The 3rd of 8 Part Series form The Collision Center for Car Care in the Las Vegas desert
- Car exterior paint damaged by the hot sun – Exterior Paint
- Car battery maintenance in the Las Vegas desert
- Maintain your vehicle air filter in the Las Vegas desert
- Maintain your vehicle Oil in the Las Vegas desert
- Maintain your vehicle Air Conditioning for the Las Vegas desert
- Maintain your vehicle Coolant for the Las Vegas desert
- Low tire pressure can lead to tire failure
- Las Vegas desert rain, check your windshield wipers
Help Your Car Survive the Las Vegas Summer Heat Special Inspection Price of $49.95
(All of the above 8 parts are inspected and the $49.95 is applied to any service rendered @ time of inspection)
The extreme high temperatures in Las Vegas take a toll on your vehicle, making automobile maintenance a high priority if you want it to last. The Collision Center will take a look at the most important things to check up on to keep you in the driver’s seat during the hot summer.
Vigen Khachikyan, the General Manager of The Collision Center, cites overheating as the most common issue he sees during the summer, with the primary culprit being coolant leaks. However, Khachikyan notes that a general distrust of auto mechanics can prevent people from bringing their vehicle in — turning a minor problem into a major one.
“A lot of times, the misconception is that a lot of shops may actually be trying to sell you something you don’t need,” Khachikyan said. “Some may actually be honest with you, but the bad reputation the auto industry has nowadays is that they’re always trying to sell you something, so a lot of people discredit the person’s advice unless they’ve trusted or used them before. At The Collision Center we think you the customer, deserves to know what is wrong with your vehicle, how we are going to fix it, and how long it is going to take. We have initiated our Transparent Repair Servicetm or TRStm, we encourage our clients to ask questions and they will be answered by our knowledgeable staff. We understand how important it is for you to have answers for all of your questions. We want you to have peace of mind regarding all of your repairs.”
People don’t have the time to become their own mechanic, but Khachikyan recommends that people learn how to check their vehicle’s fluid levels. Being able to identify when the fluids are low allows motorists to find possible leaks on their own.
Khachikyan warns that anyone checking their coolant levels should make sure their radiator is cool beforehand. “If you open up a radiator when it’s hot, you can get hot fluids spilling out everywhere and you can get very serious burns,” Khachikyan said. “The fluids can get up to 220 degrees. That being said, it’s good to check your own fluids.”
Khachikyan recommends that people consult with someone they know and trust — preferably in the auto industry — to learn how to check a vehicle’s fluid levels. He said The Collision Center is willing to show customers how to check these levels, which fluids go where and how to avoid overfilling.
- Maintain your vehicle air filter in the Las Vegas desert
If you’ve spent any time in Las Vegas, you probably noticed there is a LOT of sand in the air and on the roadways. The soil is so dry here that it has the same consistency of talcum powder – literally! One small kick of dirt can cause a mini-dust storm, and you will be surprised how much dust flies in the air just from walking on it. When the wind blows, the dust flies into the air and it is sucked into your air filter. TCC makes sure your air filters are the best quality!
An air filter is an important part of a car’s intake system, because it is through the air filter that the engine “breathes.” An engine needs an exact mixture of fuel and air in order to run, and all of the air enters the system first through the air filter.
The air filter does just what the name implies: It filters out dirt and particles in the air, to prevent those particles from entering the engine. Air filters are normally made of paper. If the air filter goes too long without being changed, it will get clogged and not allow the engine to suck in enough air to run properly. The end result of a clogged air filter is lost power and poor gas mileage.
Look in your owner’s manual to learn how often you should replace the air filter, but don’t go by the letter of the book. You’ll need to change the filter more often in Las Vegas since so much dust is in the air.
Come into The Collision Center and mention this blog for a very special 10% off offer on checking and if needed, replacing your Air Filter!
Just In Case
Carry “just in case” items, especially if driving long distance through the desert. It’s a good idea to carry extra drinking water, basic tools, a blanket, sunscreen, a first aid kit, car coolant and extra oil. It is a helpless feeling breaking down on the side of the road, but that feeling is magnified when you’re broken down in the middle of the desert. I wouldn’t count on the kindness of strangers in Las Vegas.
Not Mechanically Inclined?
If all of this seems like gibberish to you, come into The Collision Center and our professionals will give you our great service!
Proper maintenance will help your vehicle last in the brutally hot Las Vegas desert sun.
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