2020 Calendar of Vehicle Maintenance

New Year, New You, New Resolutions! If your resolution this year was to be a little more on top of your vehicle maintenance, then we’re here for you. Everyone knows the basic guidelines of vehicle maintenance – every 3,000/5,000 miles make sure you get an oil change and a tire rotation. When you notice you’re missing a headlight or they dim, you stop in and get new bulbs or headlight restoration. But do you know when to check your belts and hoses, when you should have your suspension checked, or when someone should look at your brakes? We’ve got a calendar to help keep your yearly maintenance on track!

General Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

According to the Car Care Council, there are a few things that you should check monthly on your vehicle. Getting in the habit of looking over your car once a month can help you get a feel for what’s typical for your vehicle and what isn’t, so you’ll know right away when it needs to go to a professional. Every month you should be checking the following:

• Check Engine Light (is it on?)
• Lights (interior and headlights)
• Tire pressure, tread, and general condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Clean Interior/Exterior

You can also find the quarterly, bi-annual, and annual recommendations that the Car Care Council suggests here.

SmartTracker

When you sign up for SmartTracker with VIP, you get a microsite for your vehicle where you can keep track of your maintenance records, see any suggested upcoming maintenance, and schedule appointments. Our Certified Automotive Professionals will make recommendations for your vehicle based on your manufacturers’ schedule of maintenance, which you can find in your owner’s manual.

We’ve also included a downloadable calendar with a monthly checklist. It also has suggestions for quarterly, seasonal, and annual check-ups for various components of your vehicle, so that break downs and broken parts don’t sneak up on you! You can find coupons and promotions through VIP for many of the items listed on the calendar during those months to save you even more.

Making sure that you have a regular schedule of maintenance for your vehicle can keep it running at its best and on the road for many more miles to come. Turn to VIP; we’re here to help.