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Winter is finally shifting toward spring in the Okanagan, and that means it91裸聊视频檚 time to get your vehicle ready for road trip season.

Rain, snow, sleet and the drop of mercury can wreak havoc on your vehicle 91裸聊视频� there91裸聊视频檚 no better time than the present to counteract any issues, according to Christopher Spanier, operations manager of Skaha Ford in Penticton.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 important to address the issues that winter has done to our vehicles now91裸聊视频� there91裸聊视频檚 a lot of wear and tear that happens because of winter driving,91裸聊视频� he said.

Whether your plan is to head to the lake and pitch a tent, unplug from technology in the woods, or take refuge in a posh spa resort, it91裸聊视频檚 important your vehicle is up for the trek 91裸聊视频� we91裸聊视频檙e taking about what91裸聊视频檚 under the hood and the exterior.

Here are just four effective ways to ensure your vehicle is ready for the warmer weather.

1. Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignments are especially important this time of year, says Spanier.

91裸聊视频淎fter a season of rough roads, pot holes and icy driving conditions, your alignment should be checked prior to putting on your summer tires.

91裸聊视频淭ires can be costly 91裸聊视频� a wheel alignment will help protect wear and tear.91裸聊视频�

2. Oil Change

Today91裸聊视频檚 vehicles are some of the most technologically advanced machines ever produced. Even an oil change isn91裸聊视频檛 as basic as it used to be, notes Spanier.

91裸聊视频淥ur expert Ford Service technicians know their stuff and have the right parts to help make sure the job gets done right.91裸聊视频�

You want to maintain your vehicle and keep it in great shape. Regular oil and filter changes help your vehicle run with optimum efficiency.

91裸聊视频淲hen you use the proper grade of engine oil, you can improve your mpg by as much as two per cent,91裸聊视频� he said.

3. Invest in a Truck Box Liner

Let91裸聊视频檚 face it 91裸聊视频� your truck is so much more than just a mode of transportation. It can be your workhorse, plaything and ticket to adventure on the open road. Whatever its purpose, your truck deserves serious protection every way you use it.

Spanier recommends investing in a truck box liner 91裸聊视频� a spray that protects and shields your truck against scratches, dents, paint damage, and rust.

91裸聊视频淭his is a heavy, thick rubberized material that is about 录 inch thick,91裸聊视频� he explained of the easy-to-clean rubber-like coating.

91裸聊视频淵ou can throw your camping supplies in the back 91裸聊视频� even a motorcycle or a boat and not have to worry about damaging the paint. It also keeps the truck bed from being slippery when wet.91裸聊视频�

With a box truck liner (only $450 at Skaha Ford, compared to the average price of $600), there is no drilling required and it will not crack or break in extreme temperatures.

4. The EXPEL Difference

In winter, snow and road salt take a toll on your car91裸聊视频檚 exterior.

Protect your ride91裸聊视频檚 paint job with an innovative product called EXPEL, which is designed to prevent rock chips and abrasions from road debris.

91裸聊视频淭his paint protection film is invisible, and it goes over the front of your vehicle,91裸聊视频� said Spanier of the service that takes around five hours to apply to a standard-sized truck.

91裸聊视频淚t doesn91裸聊视频檛 yellow or change colour 91裸聊视频� it91裸聊视频檚 also very durable.91裸聊视频�

Skaha Ford is currently offering a special on this service, starting at just $279.

While your vehicle is designed to work safely on the road, if you don91裸聊视频檛 maintain it, you91裸聊视频檙e increasing the odds of breaking down on the side of the road or getting into a collision 91裸聊视频� both can have disastrous consequences.

Next time you find your vehicle needing maintenance done to it, bring it to Skaha Ford at 198 Parkway Place in Penticton.

91裸聊视频淥ur repair center has professionally trained car repair technicians with the necessary skills to get your car, truck or SUV into top shape,91裸聊视频� said Spanier. From oil changes and alignments; to major repairs on your engine and drive train; the auto repair technicians at Skaha Ford will take care of your vehicle like it was their own.

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