Four Things to Know About Father’s Day Car Repair Gift Ideas 2020
If your dad was the family fix-it guy or helped you pick out your first car, then the gift of auto service may be the perfect fit!
June 21 is Father’s Day. If your dad was the family fix-it guy or helped you pick out your first car, then the gift of auto service may be the perfect fit!
This Father’s Day do something special for him by showing how much he means to you with these car-themed repair ideas. Let Quality Tune-Up help you with car-related gifts save with one of our special June offers available at your local Quality Tune-Up shop.
1. Oil change
Your father’s car needs an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 or after 3 months. This is something that he may have been doing by himself but this Father’s Day, why not save him the cost? Also, getting an oil change is something people can’t avoid but are usually a hassle to do so why not go the extra mile? You could sneak his car out and do the oil change for him.
Our certified technicians will be happy to change your father’s oil and offer any advice about future service that will help keep his vehicle safe and fuel-efficient. After all, we have your dad’s best interests at heart, and that is why we are delighted to serve a growing family of loyal clients in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys.
2. Brake Checks
Brake repair is an important safety measure. Without properly working brakes, normal driving situations would take a turn for the worst. There are several signs that will help you figure out when the brakes of your dad’s car need a check-up. If he complains that he hears a high-pitched squealing while braking or if his car’s steering wheel vibrates when he slows down or stops, it’s time for a brake check. Offer to bring his car to the nearest Quality Tune-Up shop for a brake check maintenance.
3. Tune-Up
A regularly scheduled tune-up can drastically improve the efficiency of your dad’s vehicle’s engine. Getting Dad a car tune-up for Father’s Day will not only save him the money to buy one from himself, but it will also save him potential damage in the future.
Quality tune-ups include new spark plugs and points if equipped. We also check the condenser, rotor and distributor cap if equipped. All tune-ups include labor to install parts and any necessary adjustments.
4. Air conditioning
Summer in Northern California brings hot temperatures, and this is the time that most people turn on their vehicles Air Conditioning for the first time. With Father’s Day approaching, recharging your dad’s system will keep his air conditioner blowing cold air for those hot summer days. A thorough check of the system can reveal potential problems that are easily repaired if found early but expensive to fix if the component fails.
Quality Tune-Up qualified mechanics use special equipment to evacuate the old refrigerant, vacuum test the system for leaks and recharge the system using the amount and type of refrigerant specified by the car manufacturer.
As we celebrate Father’s Day, give dad the gift of car care! Here at Quality Tune-Up, we do more than just oil changes and tune-ups. Our trained mechanics work on brake systems, power steering, perform engine repairs, computer diagnostics, transmission services, coolant system services, replace timing belts, radiators, water pumps, air conditioning compressors, and climate control systems… In short: We can help!
This Father’s Day, call us to schedule your dad an appointment and take advantage of our oil change coupons and repair deals
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