Photo: istockphoto.com Spring is the perfect time to give your car a little TLC to keep it running properly. With the cold and snow behind you and the prospect of spring or summer road trips, you want to make sure that your car is safe to drive and ready to get you from point A to point B. Even if there are no dash lights indicating the need for service, there are still several necessary basic maintenance tasks that will help you save money in the long run by avoiding more serious repairs in the future. Plus, if something is wrong, you can catch it before it becomes a bigger…