It is the first day of spring and SNOWING!

Preparing your car for spring and summer is easy, with these 10 tips.

• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to get rid of any salt or de-icer. Be sure to pay special attention to the undercarriage and other nooks and crannies, like door jams and hood and trunk areas. 
• Check your tires. Tire pressures change 1 lb per every 10 degrees. Your owner’s manual will be able to assist you with determining the proper pressure.
• Are your wiper blades in good shape? After a rough winter they may need replacing or perhaps just a good cleaning. With spring showers upon us soon you will need them in good working order.
• Rotate your tires. This is such a simple way to extend the life of your tires.
• Don’t forget to change your oil and filter, as the weather warms most manufacturer s recommend a heavier weight oil to better withstand the rising temperatures.
• Change the air filter. With all the dirt, sand, salt, etc on the roads all winter long it is a great way to ensure your car stays in good working order and can even improve your gas mileage.
• Flush your cooling system. Nothing is worse than an over heated car on a hot day.
• Make sure your radiator and gas caps are nice and snug. Replace any caps that look warn or are not fitting properly.
• Battery and spark plugs can corrode over time; make sure that they are clean and tight.
• Clean the cabin area. You have been in and out of the vehicle all winter long tracking in salt and such, this will prevent interior damage.

These simple tips will extend the life of your vehicle and help to insure you have a safe fun spring and summer. Now is also a good time to review your insurance coverage's – start clean with the spring!