What can you do to maximize your vehicle's life span?

Preventative Maintenance

Preventative maintenance is the care and protection of your vehicle against potential major auto repairs. The most common and costly way to see money wasted on repairs is negligence through regular service intervals. Certain manufacturers void warranty coverage if preventive maintenance is not performed on specific parts and components. The intervals at which you are supposed to maintain your car have been designed to improve its reliability, durability, and resale value. These service intervals may arrive sooner than you expect based upon your driving conditions. Most engines actually thrive during long drives, for example, short commutes can hurt a vehicle. Severe driving includes driving short commutes, experiencing stop-and-go traffic, and carrying heavy cargo. However, your environment can also reinforce severe driving. Your vehicle can be affected by hot or cold weather, mountainous or rough roads, and dusty or salty environments. Adhering to a rigid service schedule can keep your vehicle operating at maximum efficiency for years to come because of these innumerable factors.​

Benefits

Critical components can be negatively impacted by road hazards over time, as vehicle components and parts naturally wear out. If you stick to the preventive maintenance schedule in your vehicle owner’s manual, you will help make sure that your car always runs at peak performance. The maintenance for your vehicle may include an inspection of the steering and suspension components, fluid filters, belts and hoses, brakes and axles, and other parts depending on the mileage of the service interval. The level of vital vehicle fluids may be checked during routine maintenance. You may also need to check the following things regularly, as specified in your owners manual: exterior and interior lights, windshield wiper blades, the battery, hinges and locks, ball joint wear, exhaust system components, and tire wear and inflation levels. We offer a variety of preventive maintenance services. What can we do for your vehicle? Contact us to find out. Your vehicle will continue to work as intended if you schedule preventive maintenance. You should remember that environmental conditions may affect your ideal preventive maintenance schedule. The frequency of inspections and replacements you need may vary depending on your environment. Learn more about recommended car maintenance service intervals for your vehicle by contacting us.​

Preventative Maintenance Services

Wiper Blades Replacement
Approximate Time: 15 Minutes
In inclement weather, wiper blades help drivers travel safely. When it's raining hard, activating your windshield wipers can help you see better. Some vehicles have a single pair of wiper blades located on the front windshield, but many vehicles also contain a wiper blade on the rear windshield. Wiper blades are located on the outside of your vehicle and are prone to wear. They will require replacements in time. The blades should be replaced regularly, even if they are not heavily used, because the material they are made of has its own lifespan. It is generally recommended that wiper blades be replaced every 6,000 miles or every six months. It is recommended that all drivers inquire about the best time to replace their specific wiper blades, however, it is worth noting that surrounding weather conditions may alter the lifespan of the blades.​
Air Filter Replacement
Approximate Time: 15 Minutes
Outside air is allowed into an engine's intake manifold by an air filter, where the air mixes with fuel to power a vehicle. Air filters play a defensive role by preventing dirt particles, bugs, and other contaminants from entering the engine and causing destruction. Replacements for engine air filters are necessary because they lose effectiveness over time. There are three common types of air filters that drivers can choose from when looking to replace one: paper, foam, and cotton. Cheap paper air filters generally wear out faster than their counterparts. Foam filters are a popular choice for off-road vehicles because they can filter out a lot of dirt and debris. If used and left unchecked, however, they also tend to clog engines. Cotton filters are commonly used as aftermarket upgrades on everyday vehicles, but can also be found on race cars. It is important to replace your air filter as needed, no matter the type of air filter in your vehicle. An dirty air filter can make an engine run roughly and negatively affect gas mileage.​
Winterization Checkup
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
Many motorists begin winterizing their vehicles to prepare them for the cold, ice, and snow when winter is near. Many different components must be checked and changed in order to winterize a home. Coolant should be changed to help ensure that liquids do not freeze and prevent the engine from overheating. The starting and charging system should likewise be checked. An old battery is especially prone to failure in winter because cold weather can slow the chemical reaction required to generate electricity. Other items that may be checked before going on a road trip are the windshield wiper blades and tires. Visibility can be hindered by increased precipitation during winter. It is good to have working blades. Tires that don't perform well can be dangerous, especially in winter. Snow tires tend to handle winter conditions better than regular tires, so many motorists switch their regular tires to snow tires. Our service staff will ultimately make sure, during pre-winter maintenance, that your vehicle is equipped to handle tough winter conditions.​
Spring Check up
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
A spring checkup helps prepare your vehicle for the warm months of summer. Multiple components may be reviewed for efficiency during a checkup. The age of the battery, an essential component that works particularly hard during the winter months, may be considered and it may be tested. If you have snow tires on your vehicle, you should replace them with summer tires during your spring checkup. The tread depth and tire pressure of summer tires can affect gas mileage and should be checked. The belts and hoses should be checked to ensure they are intact and sturdy. It is important to see if the shocks and struts are in healthy condition as well, since potholes usually become more pronounced after winter. There is much to review during a spring inspection, from the starting and charging system to the transmission fluid and antifreeze levels. A checkup can keep your vehicle safe and save you money.​
Oil & Filter Change
Approximate Time: 30 Minutes
Oil lubricates your vehicle and helps keep it functioning properly. The engine of your vehicle would not run as smoothly without oil because it helps alleviate friction between various moving components. If there wasn't the protective layer that oil provides, the heat created from friction would melt an engine's parts together. Oil that runs through your vehicle's system can also collect sludge, grime, and other contaminants that can harm the engine. The oil filter catches contaminants and prevents them from mixing with oil. The filter can only hold a limited amount. The filter's defenses will break down over time from the small bits and miscellaneous muck. If this occurs, the oil becomes dirty. Dirty oil can cause permanent damage to some parts of your vehicle in addition to being less effective overall. Vehicle maintenance is important and includes oil and filter changes.​
FUel Injection
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
Your vehicle's fuel injectors are checked during a fuel injection. Small nozzles that spray a mist of fuel are located in the intake manifold of the engine and are called fuel injectors. Whenever you use the gas pedal, your throttle valve lets air into the engine, which then works with your fuel injectors. The fuel mist mixes with the air when the valve opens. The fuel and air mixture enters the combustion chamber, where it is ignited and powers the vehicle. Fuel injectors can become dirty over time. If your vehicle's injectors are clogged, it can negatively affect performance and gas mileage, as well as create dirty exhaust emissions. The fuel injector nozzles are especially susceptible to dirt and grime build-up from short trips. We advise you to keep watch over your fuel injectors and have them serviced as needed because a healthy fuel injection system is important for overall vehicle maintenance.​

Preventative Maintenance Service Intervals

7,500 Mile Service
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
Before every Preventative Maintenance service, we perform a Quality Assurance Road Test to ensure that your vehicle is handling and performing at its optimal level.
  • Drive Shaft Boots
  • Steering Linkage and Boots
  • Brake Linkage/Drums/Pads/Disc
  • Ball Joints and Dust Covers
  • Engine Air Filters
  • Replace Engine Oil and Filter
  • Reset Maintenance Reminder
  • Tire Inspection, Rotation, and Inflation
15,000 Mile service
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
Before every Preventative Maintenance service, we perform a Quality Assurance Road Test to ensure that your vehicle is handling and performing at its optimal level.
  • Drive Shaft Boots
  • Steering Linkage and Boots
  • Brake Linkage/Drums/Pads/Disc
  • Ball Joints and Dust Covers
  • ​Replace Engine Oil and Filter
  • Reset Maintenance Reminder
  • Tire Inspection, Rotation, and Inflation
  • Engine Coolant
  • Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filters
  • Chassis Bolts and Nuts
  • ​Exhaust Pipes and Mountings 
22,500 Mile Service
Approximate Time: 210 Minutes
Before every Preventative Maintenance service, we perform a Quality Assurance Road Test to ensure that your vehicle is handling and performing at its optimal level.
  • Drive Shaft Boots
  • Steering Linkage and Boots
  • Brake Linkage/Drums/Pads/Disc
  • Ball Joints and Dust Covers
  • Engine Air Filters
  • Replace Engine Oil and Filter
  • Reset Maintenance Reminder
  • Tire Inspection, Rotation, and Inflation
30,000 mile service
Approximate Time: 60 Minutes
Before every Preventative Maintenance service, we perform a Quality Assurance Road Test to ensure that your vehicle is handling and performing at its optimal level.
  • Drive Shaft Boots
  • Steering Linkage and Boots
  • Brake Linkage/Drums/Pads/Disc
  • Ball Joints and Dust Covers
  • ​Replace Engine Oil and Filter
  • Reset Maintenance Reminder
  • Tire Inspection, Rotation, and Inflation
  • Engine Coolant
  • Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filters
  • Chassis Bolts and Nuts
  • ​Exhaust Pipes and Mountings 
  • Transmission & Power Steering Fluid
  • Brake Lines & Fluid
  • 4 Wheel Drive System & All Wheel Drive Systems