Expert advises: Be sure to check your car after the flight! This threatens him after the heat – Topky.sk

The summer months full of hot sunlight can endanger not only our skin, but also the body of the vehicle. So we have to protect it from the sun as well. “If the car is often exposed to direct sunlight, we may expect problems such as fading, paint flaking or hardening and faster aging of plastic parts of the car’s interior and exterior. The car’s paintwork must be protected with a UV filter to protect them from minor damage, ” points out Petr Vaněček, operations director of AURES Holdings, which operates the international network of AAA AUTO car centers.

Check tires and operating fluids

High daily temperatures or large temperature differences during the day can lead to an overall reduction in tire pressure. The value recommended for a specific vehicle can usually be found on the inside of the fuel cap or on the B-pillar after opening the driver’s door. After the summer heat, the most important thing is to check the tire pressure, add operating fluids, thoroughly clean and then treat all the stressed surfaces of the car, ie not only the paint, but also all plastic surfaces that have been exposed to sunlight.

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When washing the car carefully, there is a risk of damage

With the arrival of colder months, there will come a time when we should remove gross dirt from the car. When washing it, be careful what means you use. The bathtub is recommended to avoid aggressive detergents or brushes that have a rough surface, so that we do not damage the surface parts of the vehicle when washing it. In this case, there is definitely a better contactless car wash (wapka), which washes your car more gently. After washing the car, you should not forget about waxing, which will guarantee the extension of the life of the paint. The wax will also make it easier to wash the vehicle, as the dirt does not stick to the waxed car.

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Regular service and maintenance of air conditioning

It is also good to plan a trip to a certified car service to thoroughly check the condition of the brakes, battery and starter, or to measure the freezing point of the coolant. The higher the temperature, the more there is a risk of the brake linings and brake fluid overheating. You should also use a service visit to check the air conditioning, which also requires regular care, especially after the summer, when the air conditioning in the car has been used much more than for other months.