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Understanding Your Car's Warning Lights: A Guide to Staying Safe on the Road

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Your dashboard is equipped with lights that alert you when there’s an issue with your vehicle or remind you that it’s time for service. Knowing what each light means can help you avoid major–and costly–repairs down the road.

The certified service technicians at Boyd Chevrolet strongly recommend bringing in your vehicle as soon as a warning light appears. We’ll diagnose the problem and get you back on the road in no time.

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Reasons Your Tire Pressure Light Is Illuminated

What can cause your tire pressure light to come on? There are many different reasons why it may be illuminated, and some of them could actually lead to a more serious issue. In this blog post from Boyd Chevrolet Buick in Hendersonville, NC, we will go over common causes for the light coming on and what you can do about each one!

 

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Know How Your Alternator Works

An Explanation of How Your Alternator Works

Your alternator is one of your car's biggest energy suppliers. It generates the right amount of electricity to your car and recharges the battery. The alternator actually gets electricity from the rotor and stator. This happens when the rotor spins inside of the stator to react to magnets and create electricity.

The voltage from the alternator is then converted into energy that can be used by the battery to recharge. This means that your vehicle should be moving to compliment the way that your alternator works. Improper use could hinder

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Things To Pack In Your Roadside Emergency Kit

Emergencies happen while driving. That's why it's important to prepare for the worst on the road. An emergency kit could save your life at best, and at least it could prevent an uncomfortable situation or inconvenient delay. 

 

Don't forget to store these items in your car's emergency kit:

 

  • Jumper cables/battery pack

 

Jumper cables or a battery pack will help you from being stranded due to a dead battery.

 

  • First aid kit

 

Keep a first aid kit in your car at all times to handle medical emergencies on and off the road.

 

  • Drinking water/water filter…
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Working Brakes Require Good Brake Pads

Imagine that you are driving along and something drops out of the back of the truck in front of you. Stomping on the brake is the most obvious reaction, but if your brakes are not working properly, stopping may be out of the question. At Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick we will inspect your brakes and make sure you have the opportunity to maintain them correctly.

The kinetic energy produced by a car in motions means it probably won’t stop on a dime, especially if you are traveling at highway speed. However, if your car’s brakes are well maintained…

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Ideas about Winter Car Care

Even when your local area isn't prone to suffering from heavy snowfall, putting snow tires on the vehicle may be recommended. And checking the air pressure on the tires during the cold season may need to be done with greater frequency. Drivers might not always think about tire issues during the winter. The colder months bring these and other concerns.

Do you drive on a third or even a quarter tank of gas? Doing so might set the stage for problems in the winter. What if snowy road conditions lead to traffic jams or delays? Not having enough gas…

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How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro

Detailing your car can seem like a big challenge. While that can be true, there are a few tips and tricks that drivers in Hendersonville, NC can use to make the process easier. The team at Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick is here to share them.

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