Showing posts with label tire rotations. Show all posts
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Friday, June 16, 2017

Basic Routine Maintenance FAQs

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – As a vehicle owner, you should know that there's a lot that goes into making sure your car will run properly. Keeping up with routine maintenance will ensure your vehicle has a long and efficient life. Our descriptive service FAQs help to answer not only commonly asked questions, but also provide in-depth answers regarding your car, truck, crossover, or SUV's components and when they need to be serviced. Today, we're covering some basic routine maintenance FAQs and what you should know to keep your vehicle up to speed and running well!

Basic Routine Maintenance FAQs

Your vehicle is a big investment! Making sure your vehicle is up-to-date on routine maintenance is extremely important for your vehicle's efficiency and your safety on the road. Things like oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections are all a part of taking care of your vehicle year round. Then there are services that should be done seasonally, such as A/C system inspections or recharges, Winter tire installations, or wiper blade replacements. 

Consider getting auto services like a chore: sometimes it's better to have a list or schedule to help you stay on track. We highly recommend keeping a service log to better prepare yourself for service needs as they arise. This way, you won't fall behind on critical services, like oil changes, and potentially cause unnecessary wear or damage to your engine. Many times you'll receive a sticker on your windshield, or even emails from your dealership to help remind you of upcoming service, but you can always keep a log for yourself just in case!

Knowing when these services should be done is important, but even more important to understand is why these services should be done. If you're not sure of these services or their benefits to your car's overall health, take a look at our basic routine maintenance FAQs and answers on our website. 

Some of the most frequently asked Routine Maintenance questions include:

  • How often should I get my oil changed? 
  • When should my tires be replaced? 
  • How do I know if my brakes need to be replaced? 
  • How do I know which windshield washer fluid I should use? 
  • How often should I get my tires aligned? 
  • When should I replace my wiper blades? 
All of these questions, their answers, and more information can be found on our Service FAQs page. We hope that our coverage on basic routine maintenance FAQs helps you to create a maintenance schedule and solve any concerns you may have. Have a question that wasn't on the FAQs page? Contact us and we'll get in touch to help best solve your auto issue! When you read through the FAQs and realize you need to have auto service done, schedule an appointment with us to get it resolved right away so your car can get you where you need to be.

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Serra Cares About Your Car - See Our New Routine Maintenance Pages

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.––At Serra Traverse City, we know the winters and Michigan roads can be rough on your car. The best thing you can do to keep your car looking good and feeling great is routine maintenance. There are quite a few tasks that you need to do throughout the year such as oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignments, wiper blade replacements, and maybe even brake repairs upon inspection. These service tasks can seem daunting, but we're here to make it easy for you! Serra Cares about your car, so see our new routine maintenance pages to learn about your car's needs and to schedule a service appointment at our dealership.

Serra Cares About Your Car - See Our New Routine Maintenance Pages

Oil Changes

This is one of the easiest ways to keep your car running like it should! A simple oil change helps your engine run smooth, and keeps your engine clean. Learn more and schedule your oil change at Serra Traverse City online!

Tire Rotations & Purchases

How often should you rotate your tires? How do you check for uneven tread wear? How do you know when your tires need to be replaced? On this page we cover all of those questions. As your tires are a big safety component, you'll want to make sure they get the attention they need! When it comes to purchasing tires, we've also got you covered with name brands and coupons.

Wheel Alignments

The bumpy roads of Michigan can often take a toll on your vehicle's wheel alignment and in turn take a toll on your car's performance. On this page, you can learn more about what a wheel alignment does for your vehicle, and signs that your vehicle needs and alignment. Plus, you can schedule service online, too!

Wiper Blade Replacements

Wiper Blades are so simple to replace, but the importance of replacing them can often go lost on drivers. Their job is to keep your windshield free and your view of the road clear, which means they're even more important in the winter. Learn more about signs of damage and when to replace them on this page!

Brake Repairs & Inspections

Your brakes are a HUGE safety component. Without them how would we get around safely? Your vehicle's brakes don't always need repair, but they should be inspected regularly. On this page we talk more about signs of wear or damage so you can recognize when to bring your vehicle in!


Serra Cares about your car and its overall health so you can not only stay safe on the road, but enjoy your car for seasons and years to come! Not to mention, routine maintenance will help you avoid some possible costly repairs down the road (pun intended), that can happen due to routine maintenance negligence. See our new routine maintenance pages to learn more about what your car needs. We'd be happy to help you with whatever service your Audi, Cadillac, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Volvo, or Volkswagen needs!

Our professionally trained and certified Service Technicians are able to work on any make or model with the goal of having you out the door and on the road in a timely manner. You can schedule your service online or by giving us a call at (866) 249-1772 for our Toyota, Audi, VW, Nissan, & Volvo North Campus OR at (866) 253-9698 for our Cadillac, Subaru, & Collision Center South Campus.

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At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com