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How to Prepare Your Ford for Summer Road Trips: 2025 Edition
Trust the Car Care Experts at Marlow Ford Near Stanley, VA
The heat and humidity in the summer months put added strain on your vehicle, which is why the service team at Marlow Ford recommends preparing your vehicle for summer daily driving and road trips. With our summer road trip tips, you’ll spend more time with your friends and family, and less time at the service center. Trust your summer road trip car care to the experts at Marlow Ford near Front Royal and Luray, VA.
Prepare for Extreme Weather with Summer Check-Up
Before you head out for your epic adventures, we recommend scheduling a summer car check-up at Marlow Ford. These quick multi-point inspections give you peace of mind that your tires, brakes, fluids, and wiper blades are ready for your road trip. As your Ford’s tires are the only part of your Ford that makes contact with the road, it’s important for your tires to be properly inflated and have a safe tread level.
We also recommend a battery check-up. Our team will inspect your battery’s condition and the connections so you can trust that you won’t be stuck on the side of the road in need of a jump start.
Routine Maintenance & Air Conditioning Service Make a Difference
If you drive a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, routine oil changes make a difference in your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and engine performance. We’ve made it easy to schedule your summer oil change using our online service appointment scheduler. If you can’t make it to our service center in Luray, our mobile service team can come to you.
Electric vehicles also benefit from routine maintenance, and our team can assist with EV inspections, tire rotations, and air filter replacements.
It’s also a good idea to have your air conditioning system checked. Our service technicians can check your A/C system and replace the cabin air filter so you can enjoy a comfortable cabin when the temperatures soar.
Keep Your Vehicle Clean & Prepared for Every Situation
Keeping your car ready for every situation is wise in every season. We recommend keeping your vehicle clean inside and out, as a clean car can maximize performance and fuel efficiency. Keeping your car clean protects the exterior paint and interior upholstery.
It’s always a good idea to keep a first aid kit, flashlight, snacks, and water in your vehicle. Having an extra bottle of sunscreen and an extra phone charger is also a good idea. We also recommend storing an umbrella, an extra pair of sunglasses, a road atlas, and a portable air compressor in your car.
Schedule Your Summer Road Trips Service Appointment at Marlow Ford in Luray, VA
We invite you to visit the Marlow Ford website to check out our newest service specials for money-saving offers on services that will prepare your Ford for 2025 summer road trips. Our team is here to help you with questions about car care and routine maintenance so you can enjoy your summer adventures.