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Just as people have landmark birthdays, cars have milestones – fifty thousand miles, one hundred thousand miles, and even more! You may not realize it, but most cars have a 'suggested maintenance schedule' listed in the owner’s manual. (If your car doesn’t have a maintenance timeline, you can always check with your dealer.) The schedule […]
Cars today are designed to be as problem-free as possible. Maintenance items, like oil changes, now have dashboard indicators that signal when it’s time to change the oil. Though it may seem like your car can basically take care of itself, it is important to be proactive with certain maintenance items like your air filter. […]
If you take time to recall the days of manually cranking your car windows up and down, power windows can truly be considered one of the greatest innovations to the modern car. But, as with all modern technology, once in a great while, it lets us down – literally. If you’ve ever had an issue […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]


