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Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 38
Technician & Service Advisor give advice on Winter Tires Don’t leave your Winter Tires on too long! Having said that, make sure to keep them on until the temperature is above 7 degrees for three consecutive days. ALSO, make sure to check with your insurance as to what day they require you to keep your … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 33
Technician at Welland Chev gives advice about diagnosing your vehicle You might have a scanner at home. It’s not recommended you diagnose your own vehicle. Bring it in to the professionals.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 32
Service Advisor & Technician gives advice on your breaks Service your breaks once a year, or every 20,000 km!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 31
Technician at Welland Chev gives advice on Car Batteries Make sure to get your battery tested when you take your vehicle in for a service!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 30
Technician at Welland Chev tells you to check your Owners Manual If something seems to be wrong with your vehicle, check your Owners Manual!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 27
Welland Chevrolet Technician gives advice on Tires If the snow storm we just had in Niagara wasn’t reminder enough… Jack has another reminder for you to change your Summer Tires over to your Winter Tires!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 28
Welland Chev Technician gives you advice Make sure your jewelry is off or tucked away and your hair is tied back when looking under the hood with your vehicle turned on. Also! Be careful where you put your hands!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 27
Welland Chevrolet Technician gives advice on Tires If the snow storm we just had in Niagara wasn’t reminder enough… Jack has another reminder for you to change your Summer Tires over to your Winter Tires!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 26
Welland Chev Technician gives advice on how to store your vehicle for the Winter. Justin suggests you DO NOT put a cover over your vehicle when you’re storing it for the Winter. It will trap moisture and cause possible mold, it may flap around and scratch your car, it will also create a warm house … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 25
It might be time to get your Serp Belt checked If you have a vehicle around 100,000 km or more, get your Serpentine Belt checked!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 24
Welland Chevrolet’s Technician gives advice on Tire Pressure With cold weather and slippery roads coming, it is important to check and maintain your tire pressure. If you don’t know your tire pressure…look for the sticker!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 22
This will be helpful on those cold Winter mornings! Justin, a Technician at Welland Chev says the best way to defrost your windshield is to roll down your windows, turn the air on, and make the vents go from outside air to inside air. You need to match the inside air to the outside air!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 21
It’s going to snow, what do you do with your Wiper Blades? If you know it’s going to snow through the night, you should put your wipers in the open position. This way they will not freeze to your windshield. You could cause damage to your wipers if they freeze to the windshield and you … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 18
It might be time to balance your tires When you get your winter tires put on this season, it might be a good idea to get your tires balanced!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 20
It’s that time of year! The snow is coming. It’s time to put on your Winter tires! Before you do, make sure to check them for dry rot, and make sure they are in good shape for the Winter snow conditions!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 19
This Tech Tip is all about preparing for the Winter weather. Before the temperature drops, make sure you have an ice scraper in your car! It’s also a good idea to keep a spare jug of windshield washer fluid in your car!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 17
It could feel like a new car! It’s recomended that you change your Shocks every 80,000 km. If you got your Shocks replaced, you will definitely feel the difference!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 16
Check your Wiper Blades this fall! We are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather here in Niagara! The next time you get in your car, make sure your Wiper Blades are free from debris!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 15
t might be time for you to get your Spark plug changed. Between 100,000 and 150,000 km, you might be due for a Spark plug replacement! It could be affecting your fuel mileage.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 14
Jack, an Apprentice at Welland Chevrolet tells Katie about checking your battery. Winter is coming! This is a great time to check your car battery!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 13
This Tech Tip is all about storing your tires once you’ve changed them. When you come to Welland Chevrolet in Niagara to change your tires from Summer to Winter, you can store them with us too!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 12
This Tech Tip is all about what to do if you accidentally hit a curb. If you accidentally hit a curb or even a snow bank, make sure to bring your car in to get your alignment checked!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 11
This Tech Tip is all about GM’s Dexcool. If you own a 2017/2018 or older GM vehicle, see your Service Expert about a coolant flush. GM’s Dexcool is only rated for 5 years.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 10
How do you store your Sports Car for the winter? Winter is coming! Welland Chevrolet Technicians give advice on how to store your Sports Car… 1. Fresh oil & a filter 2. Keep it off the tires 3. Top up your fuel 4. NEVER park it on gravel for the winter 5. DON’T pu a … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 9
Winter is on the way, This Tech Tip is all about your car battery Colder weather is just around the corner. This is a good time to get your battery checked! If it will fail, it will fail in the cooler weather.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 8
There’s a weird smell when you turn on your A/C or your heat. If your car smells when y ou turn your A/C or heat on, don’t just buy another air freshener! You may need a new air filter.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 7
How do you tell your Mechanic about the weird noise your car is making? You’re driving your car, and you hear a weird noise. Instead of trying to explain the weird noise to your Technician, RECORD IT! Bring that recording in with you when you take your car in.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 6
This Tech Tip is all about tire rotation. How often should you rotate your tires? A Welland Chevrolet Technician says every other oil change! It promotes even wear on your tires, and it also gives your Technician the opportunity to check out your breaks.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 5
This Tech Tip is all about wiper blades. How often should we change them, and why? How often are you changing your wiper blades? A Welland Chevrolet Technician says the rubber on the blades wear out and it’s a good idea to change them every time you switch your tires for the season.
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 4
This Tech Tip answers the question “why do cars rust?” I was curious, “why do cars rust?”. I asked some of Welland Chevrolet’s Technicians, and apparently SALT is a huge factor!
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 3
This Tech Tip is all about using protection, getting a used car looked at, and leaving some things to the professionals. I asked some of Welland Chevrolet’s Technicians if they had any Tech Tips… 1. Always use the proper protection when working on a vehicle. 2. If you’re buying a used car, don’t be afraid … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 2
This Tech Tip is all about oil changes, tire rotation, and using the biddy system. I asked some of Welland Chev’s Automotive Technicians if they had any Tech Tips… 1. Oil Changes are cheap insurance for your engine. 2. Proper tire rotation!! You get more longevity out of them! 3. Don’t be a hero! If … Continued
Tech Tip Tuesday – Part 1
This Tech Tip is all about tire pressure, water intrusion, regular maintenance and oil changes. I asked some of Welland Chev’s Automotive Technicians and Service Advisors if they had any Tech Tips… 1. When you are filling your tire pressure, look at the sticker in the door jam. It will tell you the pressure your … Continued
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