Archives by Tag ' Car Maintenance '
Feb 9, 2012

Did you know that every single component of your vehicle is designed by engineers to provide you with the latest technology, the greatest comfort and the best safety features – including your tires? Many of us overlook our tires as an intentional design element of our car, but there are a number of factors that […]

Feb 2, 2012

Even though today’s cars last longer than ever before, that doesn’t mean you can neglect regular tune ups. If you want your car to run correctly and efficiently, it needs proper maintenance. While the tune-ups of yesteryear required adjustments of carburetors and replacement of spark plugs and wires, today’s tune-ups are often such simpler. A […]

Jan 20, 2012

What's a dealer-approved contractor? It's pretty simple. Your dealer directs you to specialists who know your car as well as they do. They'll keep it safe, beautiful, and do the job right. Want to clean your car inside and out? Your dealer knows a guy. What about pin stripes? Your dealer will make a call […]

Jan 12, 2012

The internet is full of great offers on car products and accessories. Your dealer knows this. Sites like Tire Rack, for example, specialize in tires, rims and wheel sets, and working with your dealer, they'll make sure your car gets tires that will keep it running safely and efficiently. Tire Rack will ship them to […]

Dec 30, 2011

Maybe you want tinted windows because you're sensitive to sunlight. Or maybe you just think they look cool. (They do!) Your dealer will not only help you get them, they'll help you do it right. Each state has its own window tinting law, and your dealer not only knows exactly what's allowed in your area, […]

Dec 15, 2011

Does your car look safer than the one you had ten years ago? It is. Today's vehicles contain decades of safety engineering. Every nut, bolt and spark plug is designed to perform the same way every time, and minimize impact on you in the unlikely event of an accident. That's why even the mildest fender […]

Dec 8, 2011

You keep up with your scheduled maintenance.  Your oil is changed on time, your tires are inflated, and your transmission hums beautifully. But your job isn’t done when you leave the dealer. “Walk through” your car once a month to check things your mechanic might miss. Pay special attention to the glove box and the […]

Dec 1, 2011

Fancy yourself a mechanic? Do you have a big shelf in the garage at home, full of motor oil, wiper fluid, cleansers–everything your car might need in a pinch? Great! But remember to read the label. Car fluids have a 'sell by' date, after which they deteriorate rapidly. Their effectiveness isn't just compromised; old fluids […]

Nov 17, 2011

The holidays are here, and we're all trying to save money. It's tempting to put that oil change off 'til your next paycheck, and that rattle in your engine … can't it wait for the new year? Maybe not. Problems can worsen without warning, and a little timely prevention can save you from a costly […]

Nov 11, 2011

Time to trade in your car? You dealer may give you the best deal. They know it, they've worked on it, and they can get it back to showroom shape more quickly than others. They'll probably do the re-selling, too, so it makes sense for them to give you a competitive price. So when you […]