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Previously, the GreatFlorida Insurance Blog<\/a> discussed how to keep your car\u2019s interior cool during scorching summer months<\/a>. In this article, we will discuss summertime vehicle maintenance tips. No one wants to end up on the side of the road during the middle of a road trip in this hot weather with a busted car.<\/p>\n \u201cExtreme heat and long road trips can be tough on cars,\u201d said Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>. \u201cAn overheated vehicle is not the only problem that presents itself during the hot summer months. Without proper maintenance drivers can experience significantly lower fuel efficiency, or worse, a total breakdown.\u201d<\/p>\n The following are summer car care tips to guarantee your vehicle will run efficiently while safely delivering you to your destination.<\/p>\n Tires<\/b><\/p>\n Tires often go neglected. Unfortunately, many drivers do not know how to correctly check their tire pressure. A visual inspection is not always dependable. \u00a0Over and under inflated tires can be dangerous during hot summer months.<\/p>\n Tire company, Tire Rack reports over inflated tires perform poorly, wear out the life of your tires and can cause more damage when running over potholes and debris. Under inflated tires cause the driver to loose steering precision and cornering stability.<\/p>\n Also, the tire\u2019s tread life can be reduced by as much as 25 percent.<\/p>\n Tire pressure changes as the temperature rises. According to Goodyear Tires, \u201cair pressure in a tire goes up 1-2 pounds per square inch, (psi) for every 10 degrees of temperature change.\u201d Consult your vehicle owner\u2019s manual or the sidewall of your tire to see what your tire pressure should be and check it using a hand pressure gauge or get it checked at a service shop.<\/p>\n Replace Windshield Wipers<\/b><\/p>\n Across Florida, a summertime storm can come upon you fast. A powerful thunderstorm can drop buckets of rain on your car greatly reducing visibility while driving. It is imperative to have dependable windshield wipers.<\/p>\n How do you know if yours need replaced? If your windshield wipers are producing streaks or smears across the windshield, if you see cracks or tears in the wiper blades or if they are scraping the glass, pick up a new pair at an auto parts store. Make sure to replace the entire blade not just the rubber.<\/p>\n Additional summer maintenance tips include:<\/p>\n It is a good idea to keep an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle along with your current insurance information or insurance card<\/a> in the case of an emergency.<\/p>\n GreatFlorida Insurance provides dependable car insurance to drivers across Florida. We serve Floridians with prompt and quality customer service while providing affordable car insurance. \u00a0Our independent agents will find the best auto insurance<\/a> policy for your needs to fit your budget.<\/p>\n\n