While winter temperatures don't get as extreme here in Georgia as they do in other parts of the country, we still experience colder weather and slippery road conditions. At Peach State Ford in Cedartown GA, we know how to give your Ford or any other vehicle the service it needs to get you and your family safely through winter. You might also be traveling to snowy, icy conditions during the winter so it's worth a visit to our service center.
Winter prep #1: An oil change
Throughout the year, your Ford F-150 or Ford Explorer will be traveling through a variety of road and weather conditions. In the winter, those conditions can turn more challenging and your motor oil can be infiltrated by dirt, dust and grime. With an oil change, we drain that dirty oil and get rid of all those unwanted guests, flushing them away for good. We then replace the old oil with fresh new lubrication and give your engine a new lease on life.
Winter prep #2: A tire check
The tires that your vehicle rides on all winter long are essential to your safety. Our technician can do a careful examination of your tires to make sure that each one of them have at least 4/32nds of an inch in terms of tread depth. If your tires don't measure up and they're worn out for any reason, we offer world-class brands like Michelin®, Pirelli®, Bridgestone®, Firestone, Hankook, Continental and B.F. Goodrich.
Winter prep #3: A tire rotation
Because the front tires on most vehicles weear out more quickly than the rear tires, all your tires need to be rotated regularly so they wear more evenly. With a tire rotation, we reposition all four tires and that helps them wear longer. The value in wintertime is that you maintain the proper tread depth so that your tires can travel on slippery surfaces more safely.
Winter prep #4: A wheel alignment
Potholes can occur on roadways around Dallas and Rockmart GA even more often in the winter time. If one of your tires hits a pothole with some force, it can knock your wheels out of alignment. The same can happen if you hit a curb a little too hard. A car that's out of alignment won't steer as accurately and that can be dangerous in winter. We can help your car get back in line with an expert wheel alignment.
Winter prep #5: A battery check
When you and your family are traveling in the wintertime, you want to be sure your battery is up to the challenge of starting your car. That job gets tougher in the winter when temperatures drop into the freezing range. We can help you prevent the possibility of a car that won't start on a cold winter morning with a load test to check the condition of your battery. If you need a new battery, we have some great ones in stock.
Winter prep #6: New windshield wipers
Visibility becomes more important than ever during the winter when rain, sleet and snow can end up on your windshield. To help you travel safely around Bremen or Temple GA, we can check the condition of your windshield wipers. If you need new wiper blades, we can install some great ones quickly and efficiently. Keep your family safe with a wintertime checkup in the service center at Peach State Ford in Cedartown GA.