Prepare Your Vehicle for Back to School

Pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. The latest school clothes and accessories? Check. Getting ready to head back to school is often a busy time, with a good deal of shopping involved and getting prepared to take on the new academic year. There is excitement about making new friends and taking on challenges of learning new topics. But you might have missed an important consideration that is a must for the back-to-school season — is your car in tip-top shape and ready for the new school year? Back-to-school car care is just as important as shopping for those essential supplies!

Whether you’re a parent dropping off the kids at school, a new driver ready to travel the road into the final year of high school, or on the path to a new career and taking courses at your local community college, you want to ensure your vehicle is in the best working order to get to school, and now is the best time to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming year. Here are some things to examine and perhaps have fixed before the first day of school arrives!
Check the brakes. Proper brakes are paramount to safe driving, so ensure brake pads, rotors, and other brake components are functioning well and that brake fluid is at the right level.

Check the tires, and make sure they are properly inflated and balanced. You also want to make sure the tread depth is not too worn and that the tread isn’t too low. Make sure your tires have enough traction to provide the safest drive.
Get an oil change. It takes only a few minutes and ensures proper engine functioning.
Have your vehicle washed and cleaned. Having a clean car is not just aesthetically pleasing — over time, dust, debris, and sand can cause damage to your vehicle. If these particles are not clean, rust can built on the inside and outside, leading to an array of problems.

Check your windshield. Examine your wiper blades for any damage or wear and tear, and make sure your wipers are well fueled with the right amount of windshield washer fluid.
Take a look at your cooling system, and make sure your coolant fluid levels are at the proper amount. You also want to be sure that the thermostat is working correctly and that your cooling fans are in good condition.
Ensure the battery has enough power, and check battery terminals for any signs of corrosion.

Apply for Financing in Alcoa, TN

If you’re planning to buy a new or used vehicle from Ole Ben Franklin Motors of Alcoa, TN before the first day of school begins, but you’re worried that a poor credit history will prevent you from being able to obtain financing, have no fear. We are committed to guaranteed approval for financing for every customer who walks through our doors. We have worked with customers from a variety of different credit backgrounds, and we have lived up to our goal of ensuring every customer is approved for financing. We make applying easy with our quick online application form. Once you submit the necessary information, one of our financing team members will contact you to discuss your options in depth. When it comes to guaranteed approval for financing, always know that you’ve got a friend down at Ole Ben!

Value Your Trade in Alcoa, TN

If you want to upgrade to a fantastic new or used vehicle, we welcome you to trade in your current vehicle with us. You can even save countless hours of research and investigation with the instant estimate tool on our website. You’ll immediately know how much your vehicle is worth based on make, model and year, condition, mileage, and any other factors you feel are relevant. Trading in with us is the easiest way to get your current vehicle out of your driveway, and allows us to add to our extensive pre-owned inventory!

Schedule a Test Drive in Alcoa, TN

If part of your back to school car care includes upgrading to a new or high-quality pre-owned vehicle, look no further than our inventory at Ole Ben Franklin Motors of Alcoa. We have an afforable selection of vehicles from Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan, and much more. Before the new school year begins, check out our offerings online, or come visit us in-person, and let us know when you’re ready to take a test drive!