Vehicle Preparation

Your car needs your help to get you to your destination safely. In addition to regular maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) be sure to perform the following safety maintenance often:

  • Clean and adjust your headlights. During car inspections, ask the technician to correct the aim of your headlights or take the vehicle to a dealer or other properly equipped repair shop at least once a year for a headlight checkup. Properly aligned headlights will help you see the road better, and will help other drivers avoid glare.
  • Keep all glass/windows clear on the outside and the inside. Cleaning windows and the windshield at least once a month to remove haze can increase visibility.
  • Have chips or cracks in the windshield repaired as soon as possible. A trained glass repair technician can often fill in a damaged area and prevent the crack or chip from growing and requiring a windshield replacement.
  • Clean wiper blades with a paper towel dipped in windshield washer fluid. This removes grime and oxidized rubber from the edge of the blade and helps prevent streaking. If streaks persist, you need new blades.

AAA owned or approved auto repair facilities can help ensure your vehicle is in good repair and
that all safety maintenance is conducted properly.