Post-Quarantine Checklist

If your vehicle has been sitting for a while due to social distancing and quarantine, you'll want to make sure that everything is in good working order! We put together a quick checklist that anyone can use to make sure that their car is ready to hit the road!

• Is your battery more than 3 years old?
  • Batteries can become discharged when not driven for long periods of time
  • You'll want to make sure it still has life before parking away from home
  • If you have any doubts, have the condition of the battery checked by Auto Stop or your trusted auto parts store
• Check your tire pressure:
  • If your tire pressure is low, it can increase the risk of blowout
  • Consult the sticker in the driver door jam (or owners manual) for correct inflation pressure
• Check your wiper blades:
  • Wipers are plastic and can become brittle after sitting out in the sun
  • Double check they are still in good condition before you need them!
• Make sure your registration stickers are all up to date
  • If your safety inspection sticker, city/county sticker, or license plate tags have expired, the police may write a ticket
• Check the engine oil level:
  • Ensure your engine is fully protected with enough oil
• Check to make sure all of your lights are working
  • If your headlights, tail-lights, turn signals, or brake lights are burnt out, you'll want to get them replaced them ASAP

If we can be of any assistance, give us a call in Arlington or Falls Church for assistance!