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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…

Most people think that the battery in their vehicle is responsible for powering all those neat accessories that come standard in most cars today. You might be surprised to discover how important that alternator is to affording you all those luxuries. The alternator is the piece of equipment in your vehicle that generates the energy to charge the battery and feed the electrical system. The battery is responsible for providing power to the starter motor, and relies on the alternator to stay fully-charged.

Eventually, it’s going to happen. You’ll head out to your car to go to work, school, or the store, and you’ll find that the battery has died. If you don’t know how to deal with this problem, you may find yourself unable to drive anywhere for an extended period of time.

If you have a friend whose car has a working battery as well as a pair of jumper cables, then you’re in luck. 

Out of all the important parts that make up your vehicle, the windshield wipers are probably taken for granted the most. Imagine your car, such a powerful machine, not being able to go anywhere in heavy rain because you can't see.

Windshield wipers are so much more important than many people think. This is why you need to make sure you switch out your windshield wiper blades for winter blades when it gets colder outside.