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Spring Car Maintenance | Checklist

Even though spring is here, it may not feel like it yet. Thankfully that buys you some time for spring car maintenance. You may think you only have to prep your vehicle for winter, but you should service your car with each season. Now that it is warming up, you are more likely to enjoy it by going to the Indiana Dunes, on family vacations, and weekend trips. That means spring care maintenance is crucial. Thankfully, spring car maintenance isn't going to break the bank with our SERVICE SPECIALS. They change monthly, so be sure to check for updates.

Check List

We have collected a list of the top services you should consider as we transition from winter to spring:
Oil Change & Air Filter
It seems pretty obvious that you should change your oil and replace your car filter, but do you know why? Your car's engine has many moving parts and to keep them from rubbing on one another and overheating, you need to change your oil. To keep your engine running smoothly with more spring traveling, get your oil changed this spring and consider switching to synthetic. Unlike conventional oil changes, synthetic oil changes last long and can keep your engine running longer. So, how much is a synthetic oil change in Highland, Indiana? A synthetic oil change can range anywhere from $80-$100, but our price is $59.95; this synthetic oil coupon is good until 12/31/30 and includes a ACDelco dexos1® Full Synthetic Oil Change, Tire Rotation & Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.* Get a synthetic oil coupon in Highland, Indiana HERE! So you may know that changing your oil is standard spring car maintenance, but you may be asking yourself "should I change my air filter"? The answer is yes. Alongside with your oil change, you should replace your car's air filter. Replacing an air filter in your vehicle improves gas mileage and performance. increase gas mileage, reduce emissions, allow optimal airflow and improve your engine's performance.
Tires & Alignment
Now that the ice and snow and melting away, the tread on your tires will begin to rapidly wear down. Replacing the tires on your vehicle is one of the best things you can do for spring car maintenance. However, replacing tires can be expensive, so we discounted our tires and are providing tire rebates! From now until 4/30/20, you can receive a $50 to $100 rebate depending on what brand of tires you choose.* For tire rebates in Highland, Indiana CLICK HERE! Replacing the tires on your vehicle, means you also should consider getting an alignment. Alignments ensure the longevity of your tires, thus giving you a smoother and safer driving experience. Right now until 4/1/20, we are offering a tire alignment discount for 10% Off Alignments.* Get your tire alignment discount HERE!
Windshield Wipers
Spring is one of the rainiest seasons, which is why we have included in our list of spring car maintenance that we recommend. Visibility is crucial while driving. Since weather conditions can change in an instant, especially in spring, we recommend replacing your vehicle's windshield wipers as soon as you notice them starting to wear down.
Car Battery
It is important to know the status of your car battery to determine whether you need a new one or not. Our trained master technicians can test your battery and tell you the current condition that it is in. During the winter your battery is working in overdrive and may need to be replaced. From now until 12/31/20, we have a battery replacement deal. CLICK HERE to check it out!

Schedule A Service

At Circle Buick GMC, our OEM factory-trained and ASE-certified master technicians can help with your spring car maintenance! Schedule your car spring maintenance online by CLICKING HERE!
*All coupons, specials, discounts, and rebates have additional restrictions that apply. See dealer's website for a full list of restrictions.  
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