Safety and Winter Car Care Are at the Focus of Fall Car Care Month

Morristown, NJ, October 10, 2012 --(PR.com)-- With the approach of winter, it’s a good idea for car owners to get a check-up completed on their vehicles. It is for this reason October was designated as Fall Car Care Month. During this time of year, automotive repair shops, like Shade Tree Garage, are promoting car care awareness and the benefits of preventive maintenance for safety.

“Winter driving comes with all sorts of potential hazards,” states Shade Tree Garage’s owner, John O’Connor. He adds, “Less daylight hours, black ice on roads, and winter snow storms are just a few of the things drivers must face each winter in New Jersey. By taking care of car repair issues now, drivers may be able to avoid breakdowns and minimize costly emergency repair issues later.”

The experts at Shade Tree Garage recommend that car owners complete a cursory inspection of their vehicle at least once a month. They say that drivers should take a look at tire pressures; tire tread depth and wear; the condition and amount of oil transmission, brake, power steering and other fluids; headlamps and exterior signal lights; as well as the condition of hoses and belts. Any area of concern should be brought to the attention of a reputable automotive repair shop.

Car owners should consider taking their vehicle in for service this time of year. “The change of seasons is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for the next,” states O’Connor. Because safety and reliability are their primary concern for customers, the technicians at Shade Tree Garage will perform a courtesy safety inspection on vehicles when they are brought in for routine maintenance. This allows their customers to be alerted to potential problems before they become safety hazards or expensive repair jobs.

Shade Tree Garage is a trusted independent automotive repair shop located in Morristown, New Jersey. They work hard to accomplish their mission: “To give you peace of mind about the safety and reliability of your car.” They are located at 171 Washington Street, just past Mills and next to Golden Cleaners. Appointments can be scheduled on-line through their website www.shadetreegarage.com and Facebook page.