Winter has a nasty habit of wreaking havoc on our daily
lives, especially if you are one of many who has to leave your vehicle out in
the cold or make a commute to work. From causing dead batteries to body damage,
due to the unfortunate slip on some black ice, winter is more foe than friend
to the average Joe.
So how do you stay on top of things when winter comes
blowing in? You take your car to a trusted Automotive Shop, like Pugh’s Service
Automotive, to make sure it is in tip-top shape to handle the coming winter
weather.
At Pugh’s Service Automotive, we offer free Sensory, or SHOT
Inspections. SHOT stands for Seeing, Hearing, Odor and Touch. This quick, but
very thorough, inspection allows us to access your car and its ability to keep
you safe, even during a snow storm.
Pugh’s Service Automotive’s SHOT Inspection will start with
a Test Drive to make sure that we don’t hear any concerning noises from your
vehicle. Low Brake Pads will make a Squealing Sound that will give them away. A
Test Drive will also allow us to feel any vibrations, which could indicate
Unbalanced Tires. If there are two things you definitely don’t want to have
while driving around in the snow or rain, its Low Brakes and/or Bad Tires.
On a Test Drive, our mechanics will also use their sense of
Smell. Is there a Sweet Smell in your car while it’s running? Could be that you
have an Antifreeze Leak, which is something that could really hurt your vehicle
if not caught before it gets too cold. Maybe there is a Burning Smell coming
from your Heater Vents. This could be anything from Dust and Debris in the
Vents to a problem with your Heater Core.
Once back from the Test Drive, our Mechanics will go over
your vehicle completely, checking the Battery and Battery Terminals, checking
the Tread Depth of your Tires and the level of the Brake Lining, inspecting the
Wiper Blade Condition. They will also Feel the Belts and Hoses for any
Cracking, Fraying, Soft Spots or Bulges. The Condition and Level of all of your
fluids, such as Antifreeze, Oil, Brake Fluid, Washer Fluid, and Transmission
Fluid will be checked as well.
Finally, we will test to see if all of your lights are
working properly, to ensure that you can see clearly whether it be a clear day,
raining, sleeting, snowing or just foggy.
At Pugh’s Service Automotive, we value your safety and
understand that during this time of year, saving money is more important than
ever. That is why our SHOT Inspections are free with every Oil Change or
Automotive Service, along with any accompanying estimate for repair.
If you are looking to get your car ready for winter (and save
a little money), please visit us at 728 Leipsic Road in Dover, Delaware. You
can always call to schedule your appointment too, at (302)734-4231.
Pugh’s Service Automotive
728 Leipsic Rd, Dover, DE 19901
(302)734-4231
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