Your Chevy truck, SUV or sedan can get you through a variety of weather conditions. But when colder temperatures are moving in, it’s a good idea to give your Chevy a winter maintenance checkup. At Fitzgerald Chevrolet of Hagerstown, the factory-trained experts in our service center can give your vehicle the performance and safety checks it needs to handle colder weather here in Maryland or in even more frigid conditions.
Winter checkpoint #1: Let us check your tires
Tire tread depth is a critical safety factor when you’re driving on cold, wet streets in Hagerstown and there’s a chill in the air. We can check your tires to make sure they have the right amount of tread. The old rule of thumb was 2/32” of tread depth but we recommend at least 4/32” to be on the safe side. If your tires are wearing out, we have an excellent selection of quality name brand tires in stock and we can install them for you.
Winter checkpoint #2: Let us check your alignment
It's not hard for your Chevy Silverado 1500 to get out of alignment. All it takes is a good hard thunk up against a curb or running over a pothole. When your tires aren’t properly aligned, your vehicle isn't traveling as straight as it should and your steering isn't as precise. That can be unsafe on ideal road surfaces and it's downright risky when roads around Waynesboro or Thurmont, MD are wet and slippery. A wheel alignment can get you back on track.
Winter checkpoint #3: Let us check your battery
Batteries can fail to start your car just when the weather gets colder around Frederick or Martinsburg MD. It's not surprising. Colder temperatures are hard on your battery. We can do a load test and install a powerful brand-new battery if yours is near retirement. Our service and parts specials can help you save on the price. Bring your Chevy in for a winter checkup soon at Fitzgerald Chevrolet of Hagerstown in Hagerstown MD.