How to Prepare Your Car for Summer

Summer brings its own set of challenges for your car. Intense heat, UV rays, and long road trips can take a toll on your vehicle. Here’s how to get your car summer-ready.

1. Check Your Cooling System

Your engine works harder in summer heat. Check your coolant level and condition, and have your radiator inspected if it’s been more than 2 years since the last service.

2. Check Your Air Conditioning

Nothing is worse than a broken AC in summer. Have your AC system checked and recharged if necessary before the heat arrives.

3. Protect Your Paint from UV Damage

UV rays fade and oxidize car paint over time. Apply a fresh coat of wax or a UV-protective ceramic coating before summer to shield your paint from the sun.

4. Fix Scratches Before Summer

Heat accelerates rust formation in untreated scratches. Fix all scratches with the Magic Pen FixMyCar™ before summer to prevent rust from developing under the hot sun.

5. Protect Your Windshield

Summer sun creates intense glare. Apply the Glass Fix Guard FixMyCar™ to your windshield for improved clarity and UV protection. Use a windshield sunshade when parked to reduce interior heat.

6. Check Your Tires

Hot pavement increases tire pressure. Check your tire pressure regularly in summer — overinflated tires are more prone to blowouts.

7. Prepare for Road Trips

Check your oil, fluids, brakes, and lights before any long summer road trip. Keep the Magic Pen FixMyCar™ in your car for any parking lot incidents along the way.

Get your car summer-ready with FixMyCar™ products. Protect your paint and glass all season long.