Shore Season Is Almost Here. Is Your Car Ready for the Rush?

If you live in Ocean, Monmouth, or Middlesex County, you know the deal: April is the calm before the storm.

Right now, the temperatures are just starting to warm up, and weekend traffic hasn’t quite taken over yet.

But by May, Shore Season is officially here. The Garden State Parkway fills up. Route 37, Route 35, and Route 9 get backed up for miles. Beach days turn into long, stop-and-go drives, and that’s when car problems tend to show up at the worst possible time.

The experts at Lester Glenn Auto Group start seeing the same issues every May:

• Cars overheating in Parkway traffic
• Batteries failing after long, hot days
• Worn tires struggling on long-distance drives
• Brake issues from winter salt and moisture

So the real question isn’t “Is your car ready for summer?” It’s “Is your car ready to deal with everyone else?” Service schedules fill up fast, so take care of your car maintenance now, especially if your vehicle has been exposed to potholes, freezing temperatures, and road salt over the winter.

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Shore Season Vehicle Prep Checklist

The common theme is that many issues could be prevented with regular maintenance. Specifically, Lester Glenn leaders suggest checking:

• A/C system, because traffic, heat, and no airflow create a miserable drive
• Battery health, as summer heat can drain a weak battery fast
• Tire pressure and tread, which matter more on long drives
• The cooling system, which is critical for stop-and-go Parkway traffic
• Brakes, especially after a long winter of salt exposure

Lester Glenn Auto Group has 10 convenient locations, so find the one nearest you and schedule a spring check at lesterglenn.com/schedule-service-appointment.htm

Lester Glenn Chevrolet of Old Bridge Now Open

As you might have heard, Lester Glenn expanded into Middlesex County with a brand-new location in Old Bridge. It's convenient for drivers in Sayreville, East Brunswick, and South Amboy, and has a new service center: lesterglennchevroletoldbridge.com/service.htm.