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Spring Car Maintenance Checklist (Part 2 of 2)
Don’t risk being stranded or getting less than you should from your car at trade in. A little attention to the basics now will improve its appearance and performance for years to come.
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Spring Checklist #2: Mechanical Services to Schedule with your Auto Technician from RK Auto Group
Now scheduling with your service center is easy, thanks to this handy checklist of items for the spring season. Don’t miss the first checklist, with items you can do yourself.
- 1. First, find a quality service shop. Look for one that services cars equal in value to your own (their parking lot will speak volumes!). Go inside and check out the equipment in the service bays (for example, our RK Chevrolet service center has state-of-the-art, computerized equipment. This facilitates faster diagnosis and repair, getting you back on the road quicker.) To find out the qualifications of the technicians, scan the walls for trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work and training classes.
2. Have your technician check the tightness and condition of belts, clamps, and hoses. Anything that is worn or damaged should be replaced to prevent sudden breakdowns.
3. If your air conditioner system is faulty, have it checked. Air conditioners on older vehicles often contain ozone-depleting chemicals that could be released into the air if the system isn’t working properly.
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4. If your engine is experiencing hard starts, rough idling, or stalling, have it fixed. This will improve your gasoline mileage and prevent minor problems from becoming expensive repairs later on.
5. Don’t neglect your transmission. RK Toyota technicians report that routine service can eliminate costly repairs down the road.
Don’t miss Part 1 of this series: RK Auto Group Spring Checklist of Services You Can Do On Your Own.
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© 2006 RK Auto Group Tom Kline is Controller of RKAutoGroup.net (RK Buick, RK Chevrolet, RK Subaru, RK Scion and RK Toyota). During his 15-year tenure Kline has worked in the Sales Department of RK Auto Group, Parts, Service and Body Shop, Leasing, Collections, and Management Information Services. RK Auto Group, located in Southeast Virginia, has been recognized as one of the top 100 Chevrolet dealerships in the nation. Founded in 1964, this award-winning dealership sells approximately 9,000 vehicles per year. RK Chevrolet is the recipient of Chevrolet Motor Division’s coveted Service Supremacy Award four years in a row. This is an award which less than 8% of the nation’s Chevrolet dealers have won. In 1998, RK received the prestigious “Genuine Leaders Award” for excellence in sales, service, and customer satisfaction. |
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