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Not Driving Your Car Much? Watch Out for These Problems

Have you recently cut back on travel or started leaving your vehicle parked for weeks at a time? If you’re not driving your car much, keep an eye out for these problems to ensure that it remains in good shape.

Battery drain

If you go for weeks of time without driving your vehicle, the battery may eventually run down. To avoid the need for a jump-start, try to drive your vehicle for at least 20 minutes every few weeks. This will help recharge your battery and ensure that you won’t be surprised by an engine that doesn’t start.

Tire flat-spotting

If you leave your vehicle in the same spot for too long, the tires could develop flat spots. This happens when the weight of the vehicle sits constantly on one spot of the tire’s rubber and flattens it over time. To avoid this problem, try to take your vehicle out for an occasional spin to warm up the tires, and be sure to keep them inflated at the proper levels.

Brake rust

Weeks of disuse can lead to rust on your vehicle’s brake rotors, and if you leave the parking brake on for too long, the pads can get stuck on the rotors. Fortunately, starting up your vehicle and going on a brief drive can help keep these issues from getting too serious.

Even if you’re not using your vehicle often these days, it was designed to be driven — so try to operate it at least once in a while. If you’re running into any problems or need to keep up with regular maintenance, be sure to contact our service department here at Avenue Nissan.

Spring Maintenance Tips to Help Your Car Run Well

Spring has sprung and flowers are blooming all across the country. This means one big thing — getting your car ready for warmer weather. If you’re looking for some spring maintenance tips to keep your car running smoothly all year round, make sure you keep these in mind.

Don’t forget to switch your car’s tires

As the weather warms up, you will have no use for your winter tires. If you haven’t already, make sure you bring your vehicle into Avenue Nissan to switch your winter tires out for all-season ones.

Spring clean your car

Over the winter, salt and grime will build up on your car’s exterior. Make sure you give your car a good cleaning both in and out — and don’t forget to hose down the undercarriage, too, so you can help prevent rusting in the future.

Fill up your fluids

Check that your vehicle’s fluid levels are all where they should be. This includes oil, coolant, and windshield-wiper fluid.

Check your brakes

Your brakes probably experienced a lot of stress over the winter while dealing with slick, icy roads. Make sure they’re in tiptop condition and get them checked out to ensure you can stop when you want to.

For help with spring maintenance, contact us here at Avenue Nissan. Our service department is ready to give your vehicle the care it deserves!

Tips to Help Get Your Car Winter Ready

Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start getting your car ready for Toronto’s colder weather. These tips will help you get your car winter ready so it continues to run smoothly no matter the temperature.

Change to winter tires. Ice, snow, and freezing rain are all normal winter weather in Toronto. This means the roadways can be difficult to navigate. Battle slick streets with winter tires, which will give you the best traction possible. Just stop in at Avenue Nissan, and we will switch your all-season tires out for your winter ones.

Be ready for anything. You never know when you might find yourself stranded on the side of the road. Be prepared with an emergency kit. Make sure your car has tools and items that will help if you find yourself on the side of the road, including a shovel, a flashlight, a bag of sand, flares, jumper cables, ice scraper, and warm clothing.

Make sure your battery is in good shape. As the temperature drops, so does your battery’s efficiency. Check your battery is working properly and replace it if it’s time for you to get a new one.

Top off your car’s fluids. Make sure your car’s fluids are all at proper levels, especially your windshield wiper fluid and your car’s antifreeze.

Keep Your Car Running with These Spring Car Maintenance Tips

Spring Car Maintenance Tips | Avenue Nissan Blog | Toronto, ON

Warm weather is finally here, which means flowers are blooming and people are getting outdoors to stretch their legs. This also means it’s time to make sure your car is ready for the spring. Here are a few spring car maintenance tips you should consider to keep your car running smoothly.

Remember to take care of routine maintenance

Every several thousand kilometres, you should bring your vehicle into Avenue Nissan for routine maintenance. Use the warmer weather as an excuse to get your car’s oil changed, a new oil filter, and a tire rotation so your car can keep up with your spring adventures.

Change your windshield wipers

Spring weather means rain, which is why it’s important that your windshield wipers are in top-notch condition. Ice can cause your wipers to crack or break in other ways, which is why the spring is such a good time to replace them. After all, having the best visibility possible when you’re out on the road is important!

Take care of your tires

Colder weather can do a number on your tires. As the weather warms up, you might find that your tires’ pressure increases. Make sure your tire pressure remains within the manufacturer’s recommended range. Also, check your tires’ tread to ensure you have a good grip on wet roads, and switch out your winter tires for all-season or summer tires.

No matter the make or model you drive, contact Avenue Nissan’s service team & schedule your appointment today! We’re here to help.