Why is maintenance a good idea?
Your Volkswagen is a strong, robust vehicle designed to withstand the harshest winter conditions. However, there are a few things that you should get checked out every year to help prolong the life of your vehicle, and ensure a worry-free summer full of road trips. Here are a few things your Volkswagen dealer will take care of during your spring check-up:
Rotate your tires
Winter weather can be especially hard on tires. Rotating them regularly not only extends their life, but helps braking and handling – especially on the wet, slick roads that are so common in the spring.
Examine your brakes
Winter is hard on brakes. So an authorized Volkswagen Original service technician will examine them to determine the amount of wear that has occurred. This is important, as the brakes’ gradual wearing down often goes unnoticed, even when their performance has diminished over time.
Change your oil
Driving in winter’s sub-zero temperatures makes your Volkswagen’s engine work harder. This is fine. A Volkswagen loves to work. But it’s important to have your oil changed, your antifreeze tested, and the cooling system inspected – especially the hoses and drive belt.