Commonwealth Motors: Maintenance

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Winter Car Care Tip: Don't Idle in the Snow

While warming up your vehicle in winter may seem like a good idea, it wastes gas and can add to air pollution. While there are extenuating circumstances for letting your vehicle get toasty, like your windshield is frozen and warming up the car is needed in order to scrape all the ice off the windows, it is generally best to follow the following warm-up routine: start the car, put on your seatbelt, and drive.

***The main thing to remember is to drive "easy" for the first few miles allowing the engine oil and other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components.

other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/cars/gallery/winter_car_care?pg=2#sthash.o9oLpRbe.dpuf

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Replace a Chipped Steering Wheel Immediately.

While it is common for rocks and debris to become loose on the highway and hit vehicles, if the causes a crack or ding in the windshield it could cause a larger problem. While, at the time it may seem like the crack in your windshield is minor, if left unchecked it could lead to your whole windshield needing to be replaced. The best, and most cost effective way to take care of a cracked windshield is to have the crack repaired right away. It will cost a lot less than having to replace the windshield, and our certified technicians can fix chips and cracks, even quite long ones. The repairs not only keep the chips and cracks from spreading, but restore structural integrity and help with clarity.

If you have any cracks, chips, or debris in your windshield, schedule an appointment with our service department by clicking on the following link: http://bit.ly/13wvHnA