{"id":915,"date":"2024-04-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.collinginsurance.com\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2024-04-09T21:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T21:01:00","slug":"tips-to-prepare-your-vehicle-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collinginsurance.com\/blog\/tips-to-prepare-your-vehicle-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Prepare Your Vehicle for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are like many people in and around the beautiful Lakewood, CO area, the majority of your travels in a&nbsp;vehicle typically occur during the warmer months. During these seasons, many people and families take spring break trips, go on summer vacation adventures, and spend more time traveling to outdoor events. That also means more miles, more driving, and an even greater need for auto insurance to keep you safe during the time of year when it seems everyone is on the road. If you live in or around Lakewood, CO, and have questions about auto insurance, then the professional and friendly team at Colling Insurance Services Inc. can help.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Preparing Your Vehicle for Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When the colder weather settles in and winter looms, we typically winterize our vehicles. In the same way, with the extra travel, more time running the AC, and the hotter weather, it is also a good idea to &quot;summerize&quot; your vehicle before heading out when the weather breaks. Here are a few quick tips to ensure your vehicle is summer-ready and ready to go.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tune-Ups:<\/strong> After the colder conditions, salt, snow, and slush on the roads, it is a good idea to get a tune-up and have your vehicle inspected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tire Pressure:<\/strong>&nbsp;Warmer weather can also deflate tires. So, before putting all those extra miles on your vehicle, ensure your tires are well-treaded, aired up, and ready to roll.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> 500 miles from home on vacation is no time to realize your insurance lapsed or you didn&#8217;t update your policy. Make sure you have the right coverage plans and that your policy is up-to-date before embarking on your next road trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you live in the Lakewood, CO, area and want to learn more about auto insurance solutions or need coverage, we can help. Contact us today and let our Colling Insurance Services Inc. team help with the protection you and your vehicle need this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are like many people in and around the beautiful Lakewood, CO area, the majority of your travels in a&nbsp;vehicle typically occur during the warmer months. 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