It’s Time to Make Your End-of-Year Lexus Checklist

As the year winds down and some new adventures await, now is a perfect time to ensure that your vehicle will be ready to serve you through 2025. With this in mind, here are some top tips for you as you compile your end-of-year car checklist.

Inspect Your Tires

While it’s a good idea to check your tires regularly, pay particular attention during your end-of-year inspection.

Check to make sure that each tire has adequate tread depth across the surface, and if there are any uneven wear patterns, you’ll need to talk to one of the experts at Lexus of Mobile for advice. Look at the other side of the tire as well (the side that faces inward towards the chassis). If you see any bulges or bubbles, get further advice.

Replace Your Wiper Blades and Washer Fluid

Like everything else, wiper blades can wear out and when they do, they’ll just leave streaks across your screen. It’s a good idea to replace them at the end of each year and top up your washer fluid reservoir. This will ensure you have a clear windshield whenever those gully-washers appear.

Inspect Your Brake Components

Brake pads will wear down gradually through use and will become less efficient. Check to see that you have an adequate amount of friction material left and have a close look at the rotors.

Any uneven wear should prompt a visit to the service department at Lexus of Mobile for your Toyota repairs. It’s a good idea to change the brake fluid as well as bleed the system to ensure maximum efficiency.

Evaluate Your HVAC

Imagine a typically tropical summer day in Mobile if you didn’t have a working HVAC system. As it doesn’t bear thinking about, now is the time to test the system during the offseason. You may need a refresh or a bigger service.

Check Wheel Alignment

Did you know that a big pothole or a curbstone can knock your wheels out of alignment? If this happens, you may notice uneven tire wear and your vehicle may pull to one side under braking. Therefore, it’s a good idea to ask a professional tire fitter to realign all your suspension components.

Tighten Belts and Top Up Fluids

Your vehicle relies on many lubricants and fluids to keep it going, so give it a helping hand and check those levels. Top off fluids if needed, including transmission, power steering, and coolant. Also, look for any wear or cracks on belts and hoses, so you can avoid an unexpected breakdown.

Get Your Friends at Lexus of Mobile to Help

If you’re not mechanically inclined or simply don’t have the time, call the friendly team at Lexus of Mobile for help. We’ll book your car into our Toyota service center if needed and give everything the once-over for you.

The Lexus of Mobile team wants to ensure that you get through the festive season and can hit the road running when 2025 rolls around. So, make sure that your vehicle is up to the task, and give us a call if you need any Toyota maintenance work.