Winter weather can be tough on any vehicle, but it's especially important to make sure your used car is ready to handle the cold temperatures, snow, and ice. At Automattox, a used car dealership located at 151 Moses Avenue in Appomattox, VA, we want to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for safe winter driving.
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What are tire rotations, when does your vehicle require the service, and what is it exactly? Automattox's factory-trained service department techs hear these questions daily. Here are their quick, simple answers.
Tire Rotations 101
During a tire rotation, service techs switch the positions of each tire on your vehicle. By switching tire positions, each tire receives more even exposure to wear. Unevenly worn, eroded tires are unstable and unsafe.
Types of Tire Rotations
The type of rotation your vehicle needs depends on its drivetrain:
It's important to regularly maintain your vehicle to ensure optimal performance and driving safety. But, one area that is often overlooked is the exhaust system. Leaking exhaust can be dangerous, affecting your vehicle's performance and well-being. This post will explore the signs of a possible leak in your exhaust system.
Signs of a Leaking Exhaust
Auto-dimming rearview mirrors function by detecting and reacting to the light radiating from the headlights of vehicles behind them. These mirrors feature an optical coating that can absorb visible light and reflect infrared light, which the human eye cannot see. The absorbed energy creates electrical charges in the glass, which are then transmitted to sensors at the corners of the mirror. After processing by an integrated circuit and amplification, the signals are transmitted down two wires to an LCD screen within the mirror housing.
Here in Appomattox, our vehicles go through a lot. Although many people are aware that extremely cold temperatures can be tough on a car battery, not many people know that incredibly hot weather can be even worse. Let's talk about what happens under your hood when the weather gets extreme.
Battery capacity is reduced during cold weather and increased during hot weather. This is why it seems like your car may struggle to turn over on a particularly cold morning. For that reason, it is important to have your battery checked prior to winter. If you frequently make short…
Your brakes are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. However, your brakes cannot function the right way without brake pads. The brake pads apply pressure to the rotor. The rotor is what brings the vehicle to a stop. Metallic, ceramic and organic are the three types of brake pads available. Metallic brake pads are made up of graphite, copper and steel. These brakes are inexpensive and durable. However, they can reduce the fuel economy.
Ceramic brake pads have copper fiber, bonding agents and ceramic fibers. These brake pads weigh less than the metal ones.
One of the critical components of your automobile is its battery; it provides electricity and jump-starts your engine. Nonetheless, due to regular usage over time, it may become weakened or damaged. If you're having trouble starting up, that could be a sign that service or replacement for your car's battery is required.
With the help of our talented technicians, tackling car battery services and replacements is now a breeze! Our certified professionals provide comprehensive assistance for all vehicles. We start by inspecting your battery to determine its condition before
In today's economy, making the best economic choice is essential. When it comes to your vehicle, finding ways to improve fuel economy can make a huge difference for the earth and your pockets. Read on to learn some of the best fuel economy tips to improve your drive:
Here are three tips to improve fuel economy:
