As snow showers and blizzards loom larger and larger in the greater Detroit area forecast, we would like to take the time to remind our current or prospective customers about the importance of getting your Volvo ready for winter! Fortunately, you’ve already chosen well on two counts. Not only are our new and used Volvo models primed for the season right out of the gate, our dealership can provide additional tips and maintenance to ensure this brutal season doesn’t wreak havoc on your car.
Suburban Volvo Encourages You to Schedule Your Winter Service
Our customers often choose the Swedish automaker’s vehicles because of their reputation for safety, and keeping up to date with its service is a crucial in preserving that. We also understand that finding the time in your day to set aside for such an appointment can be a hassle, so we take every step to make it easy. Staffed by experienced technicians specifically trained to work on the cars we sell, access to OEM-certified parts, as well as extended hours and online service scheduling, we hope to take the stress out of maintaining your car!
One of the biggest items we recommend around this time of year is checking your car’s engine oil level. A low quantity can have an adverse effect on engine performance, gas mileage, and longevity, and cold weather can only exacerbate an emerging or existing issue. Cold weather can thicken the oil, forcing the engine to work harder to do its job. Pair that with the natural tendency for this critical fluid to become saturated with dust, water, and dirt toward the end of its life, it’s better to make an appointment now, than to take chances. We can also make sure that Volvo-approved winter rubber from our Tire Store is fitted to your car in the same visit!
Twenty Years of Traction With Volvo AWD
This year is the twentieth since Volvo launched the 850 Estate, which in turn birthed the first generation of the brand’s all-wheel drive system. Today, models like the V60 Cross Country are fitted with systems that put power to the wheels that need it most, thanks to sensors that adjust torque distribution based on conditions. As Volvo moves towards fitting every vehicle it sells with an electric motor by the 2019 model year, AWD systems with individual suspension and power distribution units in each wheel will enhance winter performance over that of our current offerings!
But even the most advanced AWD system can be benefitted by winter tires optimized for their mission. To make sure your beloved new Volvo gets the attention it requires before winter strolls in, make your appointment with our Troy, MI location as soon as you can!