Seasonal Maintenance Checklists

Seasonal Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

Going away on holiday? Give your car a seasonal check before you hit the road.

Long-distance travel, extra passengers and luggage can place additional demands on your vehicle. A pre-holiday maintenance check helps identify worn components, developing faults and basic maintenance issues that could otherwise interrupt your trip.

At ACDelco Service Centre Brighton, we can check the key areas of your vehicle and advise if any maintenance or repairs should be completed before travelling.

1. Brakes – Safety Stop Brake Check

Brakes are critical to vehicle safety, especially when travelling with a full load or driving unfamiliar roads.

Our Safety Stop brake check provides an assessment of your braking system and can help identify issues such as brake pad wear, disc condition and other visible brake component concerns. If further work is recommended, our technicians can explain what is required and why.  

Ask our team about a Safety Stop brake check when preparing your vehicle for a holiday.

2. Windscreen Wipers and Visibility

Clear vision is essential in wet weather, particularly when driving at night or dealing with road spray. Wiper blades can deteriorate from exposure to sunlight, heat and changing weather conditions, resulting in streaking, smearing or poor windscreen coverage.

Our team can assess your wipers and recommend replacement where necessary. ACDelco wiper blades are designed for reliable wiping performance and effective windscreen coverage, with professional installation available when replacement is required.

3. Battery Condition

Battery problems can leave you stranded with little warning. This is particularly inconvenient when travelling with family or driving long distances away from home.

ACDelco Brighton provides battery testing to assess battery condition and help identify signs of reduced performance. We can also check the vehicle's charging system and recommend a suitable ACDelco replacement battery if required.

A battery check is a simple way to address potential starting problems before they become an unexpected interruption to your trip.

4. Tyres and Spare Tyre

Tyres play an important role in braking, steering and road grip. Before travelling, check for adequate tread, uneven wear, cracking, damage or other visible concerns.

Tyre pressures should be set according to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations, taking into account additional passengers or luggage where applicable. Don't overlook the spare tyre either — check its condition and pressure so it is ready if needed.

Our technicians can inspect your tyres and advise if replacement, repair or further attention is required.

5. Fluids, Lights and Essential Systems

Check your vehicle's essential fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Lights should also be checked, including headlights, brake lights, indicators and hazard lights. If you're travelling during warmer months, it's also worth making sure your air conditioning system is operating effectively for a comfortable journey.

What Can a Seasonal Check Help With?

• Identify potential safety and maintenance concerns
• Assess brake condition with a Safety Stop brake check
• Check windscreen wipers and visibility
• Test battery condition and charging performance
• Assess tyres and spare tyre condition
• Check essential fluids and vehicle systems
• Identify maintenance that may be required before travelling

Get Your Car Ready for the Journey

A little preparation can make a big difference when you're travelling hundreds of kilometres from home. ACDelco Service Centre Brighton can help you prepare your vehicle with practical checks covering brakes, batteries, wipers, tyres and other essential maintenance items.

Book your seasonal maintenance check at ACDelco Brighton before your next holiday road trip.

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Serving Brighton and Surrounding Suburbs

ACDelco Service Centre Brighton services customers throughout Brighton, Elsternwick, Elwood, St Kilda East, Caulfield North, Caulfield, Caulfield South, Ripponlea, Gardenvale, Bentleigh, Hampton, Highett, Cheltenham, Oakleigh and Prahran.

If you're preparing your vehicle for a holiday or long-distance journey, contact ACDelco Service Centre Brighton to arrange your seasonal vehicle maintenance check.