Vehicle Maintenance
Why Auto Maintenance Is So Important
Purchasing a vehicle is the second largest purchase decision that most people will ever make - outside of buying a home. Maintaining your vehicle is no different than maintaining your home. Vehicle maintenance is the best investment a new car owner can make. Failing to keep up on your car's maintenance intervals can lead to very costly repairs, a risk of voiding the manufacturer's warranty, safety issues, drive-ability, and performance issues - and general comfort in your car. Whether you live in Columbus, LaGrange, or Newnan - bring your vehicle in to a Mike Patton Service Center for regular maintenance.
Regular Maintenance of Your Car
No one likes to have car trouble. Breaking down on the side of the road is not only terribly frustrating and inconvenient, but it's outright dangerous and costly. Having your car checked regularly by a LaGrange Certified Technician at one of Mike Patton Auto Family's Service Centers is necessary to help prevent the possibility of your being stuck in a bad situation. Car maintenance can include everything from general multi-point or safety inspections, to basic maintenance, to an overhaul.
Several types of preventative maintenance can keep your car running at its best. Your engine should be checked regularly - because it is essentially the heart of your vehicle. You need to get your car transmission checked, your brakes checked, and have your brake fluid topped-off. Your auto AC provides comfort while you are driving. But a poorly functioning AC unit can make your drive miserable, in the midst of summer.
Seasonal Car Maintenance
Just like your body has special needs in different seasons, so does your car - even though LaGrange, GA rarely gets extreme weather seasons. Your new or used car requires specific service and maintenance during spring, summer, and winter/fall. And you need to prepare your vehicle for the various weather changes in advance of the season change.
Car Service Needs in the Spring in LaGrange, Georgia
Spring is rift with torrential downpours, chilly rain, and a little snow (now and then in Atlanta!). Mark sure that you all have all-season tires on your car and that you have good tire tread. Be sure to get your tires freshly rotated.
Make sure your car has new windshield wiper blades. Hard rain can be tough on rubber. Check the windshield wiper fluid in your vehicle, too.
Make sure you have had your brakes checked recently too, in case you have to put the brakes on your car suddenly in a deep puddle of rain water. Be sure that all of your automotive fluids are topped off and that your oil is clean. Condensation can cause moisture build-up in your vehicle's engine - so make sure you have had a vehicle safety multi-point inspection in the last six months.
Summer Car Service in LaGrange, Columbus, Auburn, and Newnan!
The heat! The dust! Stop-and-go traffic! All of this can take a toll on your new or used car. Getting regular vehicle maintenance at Mike Patton Auto Service Departments will decrease the odds of your vehicle having mechanical failure.
Here's what you need to get checked at Mike Patton Car Service Centers to get ready for the summer heat.
- Vehicle air conditioning
- Your car's cooling system (coolant, antifreeze, radiator cap, accessory drive belts and hoses/clamps)
- Oil change & filter
- Engine performance - replace air, fuel, cabin filters
- Windshield wiper blades
- Lights - check all your light and replace vehicle light bulbs
- Tires - Get your tire tread and tires checked by a Mike Patton Auto Certified Technician
- Brakes - talk to our service centers about any brake noises, pulsations or vehicle grabbing
- Battery - let Mike Patton Service Departments give you a FREE battery check to make sure there are no deposits on your car battery and that all of your battery connections are secure
Vehicle Service Needs in the Fall/Winter in West Georgia
Fall & winter can be especially hard on your vehicle. Regular vehicle maintenance and multi-point safety inspections every 6 months can help keep your car in top running condition during this season.
Make sure to get your oil changed at the maintenance intervals recommended by your car's manufacturer
Car engine performance - Be sure to go to a reputable repair shop to check your engine's performance. You need a Certified Technician to correct any issues as soon as possible.
Your car's heater and defroster system must be in good working condition or it may cause poor visibility and put you at risk for a car accident.
Don't get caught in the cold with a dead battery. Be sure to stop by our auto repair center for a free battery check.
Be sure all of the lights on your new or used car or truck have been properly tested by a factory technician.
Be sure to stop by our Accessories Department and make sure your have emergency gear in your vehicle, such as a blanket, waterproof flashlight, and more.
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| Service | ||
| Day | Open | Closed |
| Monday | 7:30AM | 5:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM | 5:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM | 5:30PM |
| Thursday | 7:30AM | 5:30PM |
| Friday | 7:30AM | 5:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM | 1:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |