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Don't Forget Your Road Trip Checkup!

 

 

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Summer is the perfect time to take a road trip around Utah (or anywhere else you feel like going!), but the fun can easily come to an unexpected halt if you don't first make sure to give your car a little pre-travel checkup to make sure it's fit to make the trip.

Things to Check Before You Leave

  • Tires: Make sure their pressure levels are correct and check for any signs of damage or unusual wear patterns as these could only get worse as…
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How to Handle a Nail in the Tire

Dealing with a nail in your tire can be stressful. You may not know how to handle it, especially if your tire still has air in it, and your car is running normally. You may not know if you should pull the nail out and risk flattening the tire, or leave it alone and play Russian Roulette every time you get behind the wheel.

You should never put yourself in any unnecessary danger, especially when specialists are available who can fix your tire within seconds. A repair is very inexpensive, and someone can have it done for you in only…
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Chips in Your Windshield?

Every driver on the road is aware that a crack or chip could easily happen to them at any time. This might be due to an accident or even vandalism. For example, a rock flies off the road and hits the windshield or a kid hits the windshield with a ball. These are all situations that happen more than you might think. What course of action do you take if the chip is over the driver's area? Should you get a repair or complete replacement of the windshield?

Repair Or Replacement
If the chip is over the driver's…
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Why Is “Bleeding Brakes” Necessary?”

You have probably heard of the necessity of "bleeding your brakes" through servicing. Why is this necessary? Could this prevent an accident?

Just as your doctor removes air bubbles from a syringe, the brakes-bleeding process will remove air bubbles from your hoses. If you have air bubbles therein, then it could prevent your brakes from functioning properly. When you press on the brakes, they might not respond quickly. They might feel "squishy" or go to the floor.

Bring your vehicle into our service department and we will "bleed your brakes."

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Your Vehicle's Check Engine Light

You probably know already that your vehicle has an engine computer. Well, it relies on all sorts of other systems to keep everything running smoothly. When something isn't working properly, you're likely to see the check engine light illuminate on the dashboard. Whatever you do, do not ignore it.

Though it may seem annoying, there's a reason for that light. It means something is wrong. If you just filled up and see this light, tighten the gas cap and restart the engine. Should the light remain on and this is not the cause, prevent costlier repairs later…

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Earth Day and the All-New Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Earth Day was just celebrated last week, yet we can all take small steps every day to make the earth a healthier and a more enjoyable place to live. Chrysler is getting involved by offering the first hybrid minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica.

Imagine a minivan with all of these perks getting up to 80 miles per gallon? It seems incredible, doesn’t it?

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Winter Driving Tips from Doug Smith Chrysler, Jeep , Dodge, Ram

Snow, sleet, ice … it’s that time of the year again. Old Man Winter has reappeared, making roads treacherous. Even if you live in a warm climate, holiday or work travel may take you into northern locations.

Here are a few winter driving tips that will help keep you safe. First, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. Winter trips can sometimes take twice as long, if not longer, than usual.

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Ram Nation Delivers Service

At Doug Smith Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we believe trucks bring people together. We don't just mean in the sense that we're physically moving people from point A to point B. We're talking about community togetherness. Our trucks are what allow groups of people to bring all the pieces of the puzzle to the same place in order to build something bigger than themselves, whether that's a community garden or a disaster relief effort. Check out the link below to learn more!

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