Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. The Federal Law with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302) protects you and gives you the right to get routine service for your car at any auto-repair shop without effecting your warranty at the dealership.

The regular maintenance of your vehicle that is necessary to keep it running efficiently and rule out potential issues that might get you stranded on the road is known as preventative maintenance. It is known by manufacturers that a car that is maintained properly will be safer, more dependable, have a longer life and add to your satisfaction with their product.

Preventative maintenance includes:

• Servicing windshield wipers
• Engine oil change
• Replacing air filters
• Tune-up or servicing/replacing ignition wires, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor
• Differential(s) gear oil change
• Routine hose inspection
• Trans-axle oil change
• Battery service
• Servicing/replacing transmission filter and oil
• Exterior drive belt replacement
• Timing belt replacement
• Power steering flush
• Brake fluid flush
• Antifreeze replacement / flush
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks
• Rotate tires
• Inspect brake linings, hydraulic lines, brake rotor, wheel cylinders and calipers
• Used car safety inspection
• Replace cabin air filter

Prior to winter weather setting in, you should:

Check your antifreeze level and condition. Rust colored antifreeze means you may need to flush and refill the cooling system.

Check the level of you motor oil. If its been 3 months to 3000 miles since you last oil change, it should be replaced.

Check you battery. Batteries that are weak can fail on cold morning and your car won’t start.

Change your wiper blades to winter wiper-blades. These prevent ice build-up that can obstruct your view during operation in snow and ice conditions.

Check the condition of your tires. Tires that have warn tread can mean hydroplaning on road water and can lead to accidents.

Check your A/C operation. Your air condition will function in the defrost mode and is used to help defrost or remove moister from the windshields, fogged up windows can be hazardous during driving.

Perform a brake inspection. A well operating brake system help stop your car, especially during wet or snowy and icy conditions.

Your tires should be rotated every other oil change, or every 6000 miles. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear.

You should check the anti-freeze and the oil at least every other gas fill-up on newer cars and every fill-up on older high-mileage cars.

You may see your gas mileage decrease. Your vehicle may start running rough. If your check engine light comes on that could also be an indicator that your vehicle needs a tune up. The owner’s manual that came with your vehicle may suggest a tune up at a certain mileage.