Coronavirus lockdowns and quarantine affect your vehicle too. Has it been parked indefinitely while you isolate at home? What do you need to know to keep your car maintained during this time, and get it back on the road as restrictions are eased and movement is allowed?
Drive At Least Every 2 Weeks
Batteries discharge over time and it is recommended to start your car and/or drive it at least every 1-2 weeks. Depending on the age of your battery and other factors, we can help you determine the frequency.
If a car sits for too long, fluids start to separate, oil starts to settle, and seals can begin to dry out. Driving a vehicle regularly not only keeps the battery charged, it also helps to keep fluids circulating. This is one major reason that it’s suggested to go out for a drive rather than simply idling the vehicle.
When you go 3-4 weeks without driving, many things can start to go wrong.
Keep Your Normal Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Continue to change your oil at the recommended time intervals, and regularly check your vehicle’s brakes. Check coolant and other fluid levels before driving if it’s been sitting for awhile. When you do drive after an extended period, ease into using the brakes.
At Pacific Automotive, we perform scheduled maintenance services required for the manufacturer’s warranty.
Open During Quarantine to Serve You
For 25 years, we’ve put the people in our community first, and embraced a set of values that emphasize the importance of always doing the right thing.
During quarantine, we are open to assist with all of your vehicle needs. We have implemented precautions in accordance with guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Visit Pacific Auto for 10% Off and Pick Up / Delivery Service
During this pandemic, we are offering 10% off most services. Also we are now providing No Contact Pick Up and Delivery Service. We will email you the estimate for approval. We accept payment over the phone with credit card.
Our ASE certified technicians and master mechanics work with the latest diagnostic equipment. We guarantee all our work. And we are open to serve you!