It’s National Car Care Month

April is National Car Care Month, which means now could be the perfect time to get your vehicle looked at. Our Alexandria Chevrolet service center will help you maintain the good health of your car with regular maintenance tasks, including:

Oil Changes

In order to keep your engine running well, it needs to have fresh oil to ensure that the moving parts stay well lubricated. Old oil degrades, so even if you haven’t been driving as much lately, it still needs to be changed.

Battery Tests

Speaking of not driving as much, did you know you should be running your engine a couple of times per week even if your car just sits in your driveway? This is to keep the battery charged.

The longer it goes without use, the greater the chance that it will be out of juice when you need it. Batteries typically last only about five years, so think about checking to see how much life it has left.

Tire Rotations

If you have ever bought a new tire – or perhaps a set – you know that they can be pricey. Regularly rotating them, helps ensure that they have a long lifespan, as it creates even wear. For the best performance as well as fuel economy, tires also need to be inflated to the right levels and the wheels have to be aligned properly.

Fluid Top-Offs

There are more fluids in your car than you may know, and they all have to be at the correct levels. In addition to oil, these include coolant, brake, transmission, power steering, and windshield wiper fluid.

Get the Service You Need at Alford Motors

To make sure your car is ready for summer driving, make an appointment with the service center at Alford Motors near Alexandria.

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