Prepare Your Vehicle for the New School Year: Back-to-School Service

As the new school year approaches, prepare your ride for daily commutes to college or driving your children to school in the Oakland, CA area.

Follow these tips from our team at One Toyota of Oakland to get your car ready:

Keep Up with Basic Maintenance: Complete simple tasks like oil changes and tire rotations to ensure your car’s systems are ready to perform.

Check Your Brakes: Inspect brake pads, rotors, and fluid levels to ensure they are in good working condition. Properly functioning brakes are crucial for road safety.

Wash Your Car: Thoroughly clean your car to remove accumulated dirt and grime from the summer.

Equip Your Windshield: Check and replace windshield wipers if necessary, and ensure your windshield washer fluid is topped off.

Check the Cooling System: Ensure your engine’s cooling system is in good working condition. Check coolant levels and inspect hoses and belts for wear or damage. Overheating can lead to engine problems.

Stay Prepared: Ensure your vehicle has basic safety equipment, such as jumper cables, gloves, a flashlight with extra batteries, washer fluid, and other items. Consider adding an emergency kit with compact winter shovels, ice scrapers, and blankets.