Monday, July 28, 2014

Why You Should Inspect Your Vehicle Regularly


We all know that we should do regular maintenance on our vehicles, but do you know how important it really is?
Regular maintenance can help to determine if parts or components of the vehicle are starting to fail. This way, Monaco Ford in Glastonbury can advise you how they should be repaired or replaced. 
Catching an issue early can help prevent further issues with the part, as well as a costly repair bill. If a part is starting to fail, it can cause other issues to other nearby parts on the vehicle. 
Regular repairs can also help keep the vehicle working efficiently and at top performance levels. This can help keep the parts lasting as long as they should. Maintenances can also help improve the fuel efficiency and mileage when you drive. 
Transmissions can be a major issue for your vehicle if it starts to fail. If you are having transmission problems, you may begin to notice that it changes gears a little sluggishly or that it sounds like it is struggling when you are trying to get up to speed. 
While this does not necessarily mean that your whole transmission will have to be replaced, it can mean that you need some work done. 
Air conditioning issues are another problem that can be very costly. And we know you don’t want to be without your air conditioner in this heat. 
Water pumps are part of this system and if your water pump goes out, this can mean that you have problems keeping your vehicle cool. A blower motor can be another culprit that will not allow the cool air to get to you. Make sure that you have air conditioning service done so that you keep your air conditioning system working as efficiently as possible. 
There could also be another issue with the air conditioning system. If you notice there is not as cool of air blowing out of the vents, make sure to bring the vehicle in. This way we can inspect the system for you to make sure your vehicle is provided with good cool air. 
The way that your vehicle drives is very important to your safety. When you have newer tires with the correct tire pressure, you will give your car the foundation it needs to drive on the road, no matter what the weather is like. This, along with tire alignment, has an effect upon the way that your car handles. 
You want to be sure that you take care of all of these issues to keep the handling of your vehicle to a maximum level for the safety of you and those around you. Grip on the road will make a big difference in how you are able to handle driving in the rain or on clear weather days. This is why it is important to inspect the tires. 
When you come to Monaco Ford, we’ll make sure that your car is running in tip-top shape and that you and those around you are safe when you’re on the road. 
Ready to stop in and have us check out your vehicle? Give our professional service department a call at 860-652-3000. 
Want to see what Monaco Ford has to offer? Check out Monaco Ford in Glasonbury’s new Ford vehicles – as well as our pre-owned Fords and certified pre-owned Fords.

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