{"id":52,"date":"2017-08-17T08:19:34","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T16:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2017-08-17T08:23:02","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T16:23:02","slug":"back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To School"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s almost time for going back to school!<\/h2>\n

School carpool season is upon us and the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe<\/strong> and road ready with a five-point checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Check lights and wipers for visibility.\u00a0<\/strong>With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure\u00a0lights and wipers function properly\u00a0so that you can see and be seen.\u00a0 Check the exterior and interior lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or not functioning. Check wiper blades for signs of wear and replace if necessary.<\/li>\n

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  2. Get an annual brake inspection.\u00a0<\/strong>The braking system is your car\u2019s most important safety feature. Before carpool season gets in full swing, make sure that your brakes are functioning properly. Schedule a brake inspection and look for\u00a0warning signs\u00a0that your vehicle may need brake services, such as an illuminated brake light or screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes.<\/li>\n

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  3. \u00a0<\/strong>Check tires for under inflation or excessive wear.<\/strong>\u00a0Check tire pressure and refill underinflated tires, including the spare, and look for uneven wear and\u00a0check tread depth. An easy way to do the latter is by placing a penny head-down in the tread groove. If the tread does not cover Lincoln\u2019s head, it\u2019s time to replace your tires.<\/li>\n

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  4. Make sure everyone is buckled up.\u00a0<\/strong>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website has important tips on\u00a0seat belt fit and position. For the younger ones riding along, the site has information about\u00a0how to install car seats\u00a0as well as guidelines on selecting a car seat or booster based on your child\u2019s age and size.<\/li>\n

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  5. Consider a back-up detection device.<\/strong>\u00a0Consider having a back-up detection device installed that provides rearview video or warning sounds when moving in reverse. While drivers should not rely solely on these devices, they can help to reduce the risk of backover incidents along with following other\u00a0prevention tips\u00a0from NHTSA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Schedule your back to school maintenance appointment today!<\/p>\n

    Call us now! (262) 746-9200<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s almost time for going back to school! School carpool season is upon us and the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe and road ready with a five-point checklist. Check lights and wipers for visibility.\u00a0With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure\u00a0lights and wipers function properly\u00a0so that … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":53,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions\/60"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountryautocare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}