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
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."
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…
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.
Aim toward a greener #EarthDay with the only hybrid minivan: the 2017 #Chrysler Pacifica #Hybrid. Available fall. pic.twitter.com/dopHdGRWhb
— Chrysler (@Chrysler) April 22, 2016
Imagine a minivan with all of these perks getting up to 80 miles per gallon? It seems incredible, doesn’t it?
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.
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!