It's getting colder here in the Grand Junction area. Whether that's a cause for excitement or concern is up to you, but one of the things that unites all drivers around here is the fact that a little seasonal maintenance goes a long way when the weather starts to turn here in Colorado. Fall is here, and winter is on the way, which means that our service center is ready and raring to help you prep your car for colder weather. We can tend to a wide range of maintenance items and help you swap your current set of tires for winter tires so that you're ready for what's to come.
Fall Service Recommendations
There's a wide range of seasonal maintenance items that we have to offer here at our service center. We know what it's like to drive around the Fruita area this time of year, and we are adept at preparing your vehicle so that you can enjoy a safer, smoother drive around town. Here are a few of the top seasonal maintenance items that we offer to help you get the most out of your experience on the road.
Wiper Blades
Have you noticed that your wiper blades are leaving streaks across your windshield? Do they skip and make a lot of noise without doing much work? Do they appear worn? If your wiper blades aren't doing their jobs, there's a good chance that they need to be replaced. Fortunately, we can replace your wiper blades here at our service center so that you can clear your windshield reliably when the weather inevitably turns.
Oil Change
Oil changes are important at every time of the year, so we like to remind drivers when the time comes for seasonal maintenance to make sure that they are up to date on their oil changes. Oil lubricates your engine and keeps things running smoothly, reducing wear and tear. Ensuring that your engine always has a fresh supply of oil is the key to better performance and longer life for your engine, which is why we encourage drivers to stay on top of this basic yet critical maintenance item throughout the year.
Battery Check
How many times have you gotten up on a cold winter morning to find that your car refuses to start? It happens to drivers around the Clifton area frequently when temperatures start to drop because cold weather saps car batteries of their strength. That means that if your battery is already weak, a good cold snap might be all it takes to render your car completely useless until you jump the battery or get it replaced. We can test your battery here at our service center to see if it is strong enough to handle this year's cold weather. If it turns out that your battery is getting a little long in the tooth, we can replace it for you.
Winter Tires
If you haven't already gotten your set of winter tires, we can help you find the best match for your vehicle and handle the swab for you right here at our service center. Why should you get winter tires? Winter tires are softer and more flexible on cold pavement, and their wider, deeper tread patterns make it easier for them to gain traction on snowy roads. These traits make winter tires invaluable during the colder months of the year.
Schedule Service
Ready to check fall maintenance and winter tire swaps off your list of things to do? We're ready to lend a hand here at Grand Valley Auto Grand Junction. Feel free to give us a call or schedule service only to make an appointment here at our service center. We are eager to get started on prepping your car for colder weather.