Can Your Car Last Another Year?
November 23, 2017
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Walled Lake car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Walled Lake, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.
Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, there's no reason a modern vehicle can't be made to last for a 150,000 miles (250,000 kilometers) or more for smart Walled Lake drivers.
The old adage: 'a stitch in time saves nine' is really true for Walled Lake residents when it comes to car maintenance. A great example is coolant service.
Over time, coolant becomes corrosive and actually starts to damage your radiator and other parts. Smart Walled Lake drivers have their cooling system service taken care of right on schedule at ABC Auto Works.
Ditto for your power steering system, brake fluid, air conditioning system, differential and transmission. Of course, oil changes should be done right on schedule to avoid the build-up of harmful oil sludge.
Don't let your brake pads go too long before they are worn to the point that your rotors are at risk. Preventative auto maintenance at ABC Auto Works is a great way to keep your operating costs down.
Replacing belts and hoses is much cheaper than repairing the damage that can be caused by failure.
We know that this is a lot for busy Walled Lake area drivers to remember. Let the team of automotive professionals at ABC Auto Works keep on top of this stuff for you. We can tell you what your vehicle manufacturer recommends and help you develop an affordable plan to take care of it.
Bottom line – do routine maintenance on schedule and you will reduce operating costs, prevent repairs and maintain your warranty coverage.
Let us take good care of your car at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake, and it'll take good care of you.
ABC Auto Works
127 E. Walled Lake Drive
Walled Lake, Michigan 48390
800-742-4511
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