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Be Prepared for Summer With a Car “CheckUp"

Summer is just around the corner, so it's time to review your car maintenance schedule.

We all know that winter can be particularly hard on a car, and you may have neglected issues for a little too long (an oil change?).

Just like spring cleaning in your house, your car also needs attention after the cold, dark, rainy months.

Let our service center take a look and see what needs attention before anything becomes a more costly repair. Money spent now will save you much more money later.

What do we do when we evaluate your car? Keep reading, and we’ll tell you.

Get an Oil Change

If you haven’t had your oil changed in a while, check your owner’s manual to see how often you need to do that. Old and dirty oil will be even more sluggish in the summer months. Check our oil change coupons to save on this important service.

Let Us Check Your Brakes

Brakes are arguably the most important safety feature on your car. Bring it in for a brake inspection if you notice anything wrong with your brakes. Brake pads wear out over time and you don’t want your brakes to fail when you’re trying to stop in wet or dry conditions.

Check Your Tires

Your tires are also super important, so don't take them for granted. Do they have noticeable wear? When’s the last time you checked your tire pressure? Changes in the weather cause tire pressure to go up and down. If your tires are worn or damaged, take a look at our tire specials. Putting on new tires is easier than putting yourself and family at risk.

Check Your Battery

Summer weather can be hard on batteries. What might have seemed like a small issue in the summer could result in a dead battery in the summer. Don’t get caught on the side of the road. Let us check your battery for you, and replace it if needed.

Check Engine Light

When your car’s Check Engine light is on, that might mean there’s a problem that needs attention. If you've been driving with your Check Engine light on, schedule an appointment so we can determine what’s wrong. Don't head into summer driving with an undiagnosed issue that could turn into a major problem.

Steering and Suspension

Let us check your steering system, suspension and front-end alignment. This should be done every year, and summertime is always a good time.

Vachon GMC

139 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260

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