Planning Not to Use your Car for a While?

If you are planning to leave your car unused for a few weeks, here are a few things you should  probably do before you let your vehicle simple sit away, uncared for.

Spruce it Up:

The most vital thing to do is remove all the dirt, grime and grease off the car and its nooks and crevices, especially the undercarriage. Accumulation of such elements over time can lead to corrosion and damage. You should even make sure the tires are at the right pressure to prevent flat spots from the weight of the vehicle.

Cover it Up:

If you have a garage or storage facility, then that’s ideal for storing your car and protecting it from outside elements. If not, then weatherproof car covers can serve the purpose of keeping  your car clean and dry while you are away. Try to cover any gaps with steel wool where a mouse could enter, such as the exhaust pipe or an air intake. The smell of mothballs or cotton swabs dipped in peppermint oil around the car will also help ward off critters.

Fuel it Up:

Why would you want to fill the tank up if you are not planning to use your car for a while? Well, simply because a filled tank will prevent moisture from accumulating inside the fuel tank and keep the seals from drying out. A fuel stabilizer will ensure that the gas does not deteriorate.

Charge it Up:

The first thing which happens when you don’t use your car for a while is that the battery loses its charge. If you can ask a neighbor or family member to start up the car and take it for a spin in a few days that would be best to keep it in good working order.

The expert team of ASE certified mechanics at Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx advises that you take these few steps so that you come back home to a car in good condition and you may go about your routine with ease.

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We Watch your Tires at Mission Car Care

Tires are a car’s feet! Keeping them in good shape is essential to the smooth running of your automobile. The ASE certified team of mechanics at Mission Car Care will conduct a thorough inspection of your car’s tires whenever you drive into Mission Car Care, Franz Road, Katy, Tx for any automobile service or repair.

Our mechanics professionally measure tire tread with a gauge to see that the tread on your tires never falls below 1/16 of an inch (1.6 millimeters) in depth. Mission Car Care recommends tires with barely visible, tread wear indicator bars built into the tires which gradually begin to appear as the tread wears down. Our mechanics will carry out a visual check of your tire sidewalls for tracks or cuts which could be a sign of developing a leak.

You might see it as a bulge or blister that extends outward from the rest of the surface of the tire but the expert technicians at Mission Car Care will pay heed to details like bulges or blisters because they can result in life-threatening tire blow-outs on the road.

Our team is here to listen to any complaints of strange vibrations from your tires and check whether your tires are misaligned or unbalanced or if there is a more complex underlying problem.

From tires to oil change, from engines to transmissions and much more-- Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx remains your trusted and professional automobile service and repair provider.

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An Environment-friendly Car with Mission Car Care

Mission Car Care believes in a cleaner, greener world and has always played its role in protecting the environment by offering preventive maintenance service to give each one of its clients a ‘greener’ car.

Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx helps you improve gas mileage by helping you save money at the fuel station. Our ASE certified technical team helps you do so by keeping your car properly tuned for optimum performance. Regular tune-ups can improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent. Maintenance and having cleanair filters will help your car pollute less and burn less gas. An air filter that has accumulated dirt, dust and bugs chokes off the air and causes too much gas being burned for the amount of air. This wastes gas and causes the engine to lose power. Changing the car’s air filter can improve efficiency by 10 percent.

Our expert team also checks and replaces spark plugs as dirty spark plugs can cause misfiring and waste precious fuel. This is accompanied with checking your vehicle’s gas cap as loose, damaged or missing gas caps means gas is evaporating and depleting the ozone.

Mission Car Care makes sure that your car’s cooling system is in prime condition as a thermostat that causes the engine to run cold will lessen the fuel efficiency of a car. We also recommend improved radiator caps allowing the cooling system to operate at a higher temperature before boiling over which increases the system’s efficiency and reduces emissions.

Mission Car Care is anofficial State Emissions Inspection Station and is vigilant about keeping your car’s emission system up to date. A maintained emission system keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently in all conditions which can save money and protect the environment.

Conducting a tire check is a norm for the Mission Car Care team because tires that are not properly inflated add rolling resistance, causing the engine to exert more pressure to make the vehicle move. We replace your car’s fuel filter every 24,000 miles and have fuel injectors flushed every 30,000 miles.

When customers drive into Mission Car Care in the Katy, Tx area, our mechanics always remind you to drive smart and avoid sudden jumps and starts and adhere to speed limits. Rash driving decreases your miles per gallon (MPG) and increases wear and tear of your automobile. We also support car pools and combining errands in one trip to save fuel.

It is also wise to get excessive junk out of the trunk of the car except emergency items such as a spare tire, flares and a first-aid kit. Excessive load weighs the vehicle down and ultimately results in more gas usage.

If you, too, wish to play an active role in nurturing a cleaner, greener environment and making your car ‘green’, opt for Mission Car Care, Katy, Tx as your quality automotive service and repair center.

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Make you Car Winter-Friendly at Mission Car Care

You are learning to like the chill in the air and have adapted comfortably to your routine in the cold weather as the city gets decked up in holly and mistletoe. Just make sure your car and its maintenance is not ignored as you go about your Christmas preparations as winter is a time when car dormant problems tend to rear their head and magnify.

Simply take out a couple of hours and drive into Mission Car Care at Franz Road, Katy, Texas and let our ASE Certified team of technicians give your car a thorough once-over so that its remains winter friendly in these cooler months. This will be a wise investment which is sure to give you peace of mind throughout this celebratory Christmas Season as you run around to get your Christmas shopping done.

As dropping temperatures take a toll on batteries, especially if your automobile is parked outdoors, the mechanics at Mission Car Care, Katy will first and foremost inspect the battery and charging system so that they continue to give A-1 performance.

A deft procedure of cleaning, flushing and putting fresh coolant or anti-freeze is done followed by a check of the heaters and defrosters to ensure that your car is warm and toasty during this season. After an oil change, we will also inspect your brakes, lights as well as fuel, air and transmission filters.

Even though there might be no snow in Katy, Texas so there is no need for special grip tires but despite that, tire tread depth and pressure is checked when you drop in for your annual winter maintenance and it is advised that you also check the tire pressure regularly in the cooler months. This is because tires lose a pound of pressure for every drop of 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Our mechanics will also check your wiper blades and recommend newer "beam blade" style wipers which don't have an external spring to freeze up and prove to be ideal for the winter months.

The automobile repair experts at Mission Car Care, Katy, Texas recommend that it is always sensible to have an emergency survival kit stowed away in your car trunk during the winter months including, atleast, a blanket, lighter and torch.

Drive away with a winter-friendly car at Mission Car Care, Katy, Texas and enjoy the season to be merry.

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Servicing your Car with Mission Car Care!

Precaution is better than cure—every sensible person knows that. This is exactly why we have a regular dental check-up—to find potential problems before they become too complicated!

Giving your car the care and attention of servicing means spending a small amount of time and money on it but by doing so you are saving up on major repairs over the life of the car; there is simply less inconvenience and unforeseen expense, greater fuel economy, a greener environment and better part-exchange value when you come to sell your car.

However, whom you go to for servicing your car is just as crucial a decision as which doctor you decide to consult for an ailment. Surely you will opt for the best and most experienced and that is exactly why Mission Car Care in Katy, Texas should be the one-stop solution to all your car servicing needs.

Advanced and sophisticated vehicles now call for expert technicians to service your car, and Mission Car Care’s team of skilled mechanics know that there is much more to servicing a modern car than simply giving it a "grease and oil change”.

Car servicing at Mission Car Care involves up to 50 or more component and system checks and adjustments to maintain the engine in peak economy, performance and emissions condition.

A full service at Mission Car Care will include fluid level checks--hydraulic fluid is hydroscopic and thus needs to be changed at regular intervals as water in hydraulic fluid can corrode the system internally.

Our technicians will hone onto any potential cooling system problems including leaks from the radiator, cap, water pump, cylinder head or gasket and hoses. Your car will be treated to a check of the condition of the brake pads, battery, steering alignment, tyre tread depth, suspension condition, oil leaks, exhaust leaks or corrosion, and even the car door locks.

Once you drive your car into Mission Car Care, we maintain a complete service history. Our team of technicians will speak to clients after the car is assessed and before the service is carried out, and discuss things openly. You can rest assured that your car will be as good as new once it has been treated to the A-Grade service at Mission Car Care in Katy, Texas.

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Your Car makes your Life Go Round

A car is what makes you and moves you! It helps you reach places on time; achieve targets; accomplish tasks; handle emergencies. It is your partner whether it means reaching your workplace on time, driving your kids to school, going to the movies or rushing to the doctor’s. It makes you mobile and efficient, independent and in control!

Learning to drive is the major break from the stifling restrictions of the family and the first step to adulthood. Personal cars have become the norm; the freedom of the car has become a necessity. From mundane acts to essential tasks—all have become impossible without access to a car. The car has long since become less of a mere means of transport and more a means of identity.

However, when your car gives you trouble, it leaves you feeling frustrated and handicapped. Life comes to a standstill. The chores we conducted so effortlessly now loom before us.

But worry not! Mission Car Care in Katy, Texas is a one-stop, comprehensive, allencompassing and affordable solution for all your car concerns.

Our name speaks for itself! Once you bring your car to Mission Car Care, your car becomes our concern. Our mission is to take utmost care of your vehicle may it be an SUV, Sedan, Hatchback, Convertible, Mini-van or Wagon. Our certified and professional technicians will meticulously diagnose your car problem after a thorough inspection of your vehicle and even recommend required maintenance. Our purpose is clear--to treat your car to honest and dependable automotive repairs and quality customer service available in Katy, Texas.

Armed with an honest and professional vision, skilled manpower, and a dedicated decade of experience, Mission Car Care treats each car an individual entity. May it be Engine Diagnostics, Brake Service, Air Conditioning and Heating, Tune-ups, Preventive Maintenance, Transmissions or Electrical Systems Repairs—our certified professional technicians will do it all, in time and within your budget.

Mission Car Care knows just what your car means to you. It is your life-line which makes all the elements in your life reachable. Log onto missioncarcarkaty to view our complete range of services.

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