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Prepare Your Car for Summer in Central Minnesota

There is no denying that Minnesota winters can be long and snowy, but they can also take a toll on a vehicle with rock salt threatening to corrode the paint job and interior floor mats. In the months since the snow has melted, have you taken any time to give your vehicle some TLC and brush off the long winter months? Continue reading below to learn five ways to prepare your vehicle for summer and where you can catch up on routine services and general auto maintenance in central Minnesota before road trip season begins!

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Vehicle For Summer

1. Give your vehicle a thorough clean on the interior, making sure to vacuum and wash floor mats, vacuum the seats and carpet, clean cup holders and dust the interior dash. Or, if you’d rather let professionals take care of the manual labor, check out our detailing packages!
2. Check the tread on your tires and make sure there is enough to make it through the summer. While you’re at it, check tire pressure and refill if necessary.
3. Check fluids for the transmission, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and air conditioner coolant. If you’d like professionals to handle this part, schedule a service appointment at Kimber Creek Ford.
4. Give your vehicle a solid wash and wax. Once again, our detailing packages address this step. It is important to give your vehicle a coat of wax to protect from UV rays, bugs, bird droppings, tree sap and more.

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Schedule Service at Kimber Creek Ford

We know how important your vehicle is to you and our service technicians have the skills, knowledge and training it takes to bring your vehicle to its best condition before the summer begins. Feel free to check out the services offered at our dealership and schedule a service appointment with us. Thanks for reading!

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