Higher temps during the summer months can have an adverse impact on your vehicle. 
These essential heatwave tips for your car will help when the temps peak this summer.   

Summer can be a dangerous time for drivers and their vehicles. Not only are record-numbers of individuals and families hitting the roads for vacations, adding to already-congested freeways, heatwaves and unexpected weather can cause a trip to go south quickly if you?re unprepared. Many drivers don?t realize that extremely hot temperatures can be just as detrimental to a vehicle?s systems as the extreme cold. The good news is, with regular servicing and a little DIY upkeep, your car can withstand any seasonal changes or long trips it endures!
Be Proactive & Keep On Schedule The most beneficial thing you can do for your car is adhere to a strict maintenance schedule and perform tasks ?by the book,? or according to the manufacturer?s recommended time frames. ?Knowing what the owner?s manual says will help you maintain your car properly,? said Brandon Grade, Service Advisor at Findlay Toyota in Las Vegas, Nevada. ?The people who built the car will know what should be done to maintain it.?
If you have a regular mechanic or dealership for your service work and state inspections, they likely keep records on your vehicle. However, it?s also important to keep track of service dates and what tasks were performed yourself. Hold on to all receipts in the event any records are lost, or you move and need to ta...