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Welcome to National Car Care Month in April! As temperatures rise and roads clear, giving your vehicle some TLC is prime time. After enduring winter's harsh conditions, your car deserves a refresh to prepare for spring and summer escapades.

 
As winter descends upon Sanford, your vehicle may encounter distinct challenges that can affect its performance if not properly addressed. Proactive maintenance tailored to cold weather conditions can safeguard your car, ensuring a smoother and more confident drive through the winter months.

 
Owning a pre-owned vehicle can be a pragmatic and budget-friendly choice, especially when you invest effort into its maintenance to ensure it serves you reliably for years to come. With the appropriate care and attention, you can extend your used car's lifespan without straining your finances. Here are some recommendations to help prolong the life of your pre-owned vehicle.

 
Amidst the scorching summer sun, finding solace within air-conditioned havens becomes imperative. This pursuit of coolness goes beyond our residences and workplaces and extends to our automobiles. The intense heat can exact a toll on your car's air conditioning, making a punctual AC check-up indispensable.

 
With the arrival of summer, many of us eagerly embrace the warmer weather and indulge in outdoor pursuits. However, despite our focus on safeguarding ourselves from the sun's harmful rays, we often overlook a vital aspect: protecting our vehicles from sun damage. Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can result in various problems for your Chevrolet, including faded paint, cracked interiors, and diminished battery life. We have compiled a valuable list of tips for shielding your vehicle from sun damage.

 
As winter fades and spring temperatures rise, it's important to give your car some extra attention to keep it running at its best. Whether it's routine tasks such as oil changes and tire rotations or more specialized services like air conditioning system checks, there are a number of essential maintenance tasks to help ensure smooth and safe driving this spring.

 

At one point, having a car hit the six-figure mileage mark seemed unfathomable. Today, having a car reach 100,000 miles is the norm. However, with top-notch care, your vehicle may last far beyond that point, too. Many cars on the road today will last up to 200,000 miles with proper care. Cars today last about ten years longer than they did in 1995, according to estimates from the Department of Transportation. Some car maintenance can be done on your own, while a certified mechanic will have to perform more complex and extensive repairs.

 

Most likely, you have experienced having someone ask where you are. You couldn't reply because you were driving. Taking your hands off the steering wheel isn't an option, but that leaves people guessing about your whereabouts. Chevrolet has come up with a solution for that problem. The new feature has been introduced to the myChevrolet mobile app, and they call it Vehicle Locate because it can ease the worries of the individual. Instead of having to pull out your phone while driving, which is dangerous, your family will receive automatic text alerts on your location.

 

When asked if you wanted your car to last longer, spend less money on gas, breathe fresher air, and spend less money on car repairs, you'd say yes. In that case, the next step is to change your car's air filter (or have our mechanics do it for you). The air filter is a small component that is often overshadowed by the oil, tires, battery, and alignment. However, it should still be a part of your comprehensive spring car cleaning and care routine.

 

If you are the owner of a vehicle, you understand just how important proper maintenance is when it comes to caring for your car. Whether you have a truck, a sedan, or an SUV, proper maintenance goes a long way in ensuring that your car not only runs well, but that it retains as much of its retail value as possible. Proper maintenance will help ensure that your car functions as well and as safely as possible. If you drive frequently or take long road trips, this is even more important.