Your Automotive Advisor
Alexander's is your trusted automotive advisor. We recommend that you look into your owners manual at your maintenance schedule. Auto manufacturers design a specific maintenance schedule for each model. Alexander's is a factory recommended shop, so we don't have to bring it back to your dealership. Practicing preventive maintenance is the key to an automobiles longevity and avoids costly repairs.
Service Indicators
Regardless of what form your "check engine" or "service engine soon" light takes on when illuminated on your dashboard, it is seldom something to ignore. Seemingly unrelated problems with the transmission, anti-lock braking system or even a loose gas cap could activate a check engine light. Though a warning may be caused by something minor, it can also predict a potentially dangerous situation. A thorough engine analysis is the only safe and reliable way to find out for sure.
Tires
No matter what you do to the rest of your car, it ultimately rides on those four tires. All the preventive maintenance in the world will not give you a smooth and safe ride if your vehicle is equipped with inferior tires. It is also important to remember that, just like the rest of your car, maybe even more so, tires require preventive maintenance. Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 10,000 miles as well as 2 and 4 wheel computer alignment to extend their life, and prevent uneven wear. Also, tire pressure should be routinely monitored, as properly inflated tires will help your vehicle achieve maximum fuel efficiency. So call or stop by today and let us check your tires.Oil Changes
The single most cost-effective measure of prevent maintenance a car owner can take is changing engine oil on a regular basis (every 3,000 miles or 3 months). Although there are many national chains that offer "quickie" oil changes at a reasonable rate, they can lack a key element of a preventative maintenance oil change. That key element is a vehicle inspection performed by an experienced, qualified mechanic.Brakes
Like many components of your car, brakes are a wearable item and will periodically need servicing or replacing. Brake deterioration will vary depending on the type of vehicle and amount of driving you do. If you frequently drive in stop and go traffic, you will obviously wear out your brakes faster than someone who does most of their driving on the highway (unless they apply heavy braking).Tune-up
Taking into account longer service intervals and reduced maintenance requirements of today's vehicles, a "tune-up" is now generally necessary every 30,000 miles or once every two to three years. This timing is altered when an emission or performance problem arises that requires diagnosis and repair.Book your appointment today.
