When it comes to their vehicles, some auto owners don’t have an auto maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it’s always very difficult to get them to remember to do it. Auburn drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it to their SUVs.
For example: the lawn. You water it and mow it every week. You weed the flower beds and rake the leaves. This is just one of the things that Auburn residents are diligent about. Going to the dentist twice a year. Clothes to the dry cleaner. Flu shots. Taking the kids to the doctor for a checkup before school starts.
If they do all this, then they are, in fact, maintenance-minded. They just have to learn to apply that mindset to cars. I mean, if you never brush your teeth or go to the dentist, you’ll become painfully aware of your neglect when you get a big cavity. Once the damage is done, most of us learn our lesson and shape up.
Unfortunately, car owners too often learn a hard automotive lesson when they bring their vehicle to Central Avenue Automotive on a tow truck. So many times a little routine auto maintenance would have prevented a breakdown.
So how can local drivers get into the habit of taking care of their SUV? It’s so easy to forget. If you skip cutting the grass, you see it every time you pull in the driveway. The same can’t be said for a car that may not show any outward signs of trouble.
Here’s something that will help: The key to good vehicle maintenance starts with an oil change. Think about it – when you go in for a full-service oil change, your Central Avenue Automotive tech will check all your fluids. If one of them is low, he can look for the reason why. If your serpentine belt is cracked, he’ll see it and let you know. Corroded battery cable – they’ve got you covered. At Central Avenue Automotive, we check to see if your SUV manufacturer has recommended any services at your current mileage.
The oil change becomes kind of a focal point, a way to check in to see what needs to be done. Vehicle inspection surveys consistently reveal that over 80% of vehicles have one or more unperformed repair or maintenance service. Vehicles are generally very reliable and can take a lot of abuse and neglect, but you’ve got to remember that SUVs are complicated machines. There are parts and fluids that are critical to their operation. Without them, the SUV won’t run at all.
So when you come in to Central Avenue Automotive for an oil change, you get an automotive analysis from your considerate service adviser and a reminder for recommended services so you can avoid a total failure. Remember that your Central Avenue Automotive technician can help you work out a maintenance and repair plan, prioritizing and scheduling the work to make sure you and your family are safe, and helping you avoid expensive breakdowns.
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