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Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring

Five Spring Maintenance Tips from the Experts in Brighton, CO

As the Spring flowers blossom and you feel the sun starting to peak through the clouds, it’s a sign that warmer weather is upon us. Here at the Johnson Auto Plaza, our service technicians are urging drivers to take advantage of this time in the sun to kickstart the essential services of Spring vehicle maintenance. Here are five seasonal maintenance tips to help you get started:

 

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Protecting Your Vehicle From Salt Corrosion

When winter arrives, what also arrives is salt poured on the highways to make them safer on which to travel. While we’re all happy to see the salt trucks out on the roads, we often forget that salt not only makes roads less slippery but can also damage your car and cause premature rust corrosion. Here are a few things you can do to protect your vehicle from salt corrosion.

It will be very beneficial to wash your vehicle every couple of days in the winter time. Washing it will get rid of the salt before it has a…

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Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

All season tires are good for most conditions, but when it starts to get icy and snowy on the road, then you are going to want to change over to winter tires. Winter tires have two main differences from normal all-season tires.

First of all, they have deeper treads and extra cuts in the surface. This allows them to gain more traction in wet and slushy or icy conditions than a different kind of tire. 

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Headlights

They are placed at the front of vehicles and used to illuminate the road you are approaching. They are one of the most important parts of the vehicle. They come in different types. These types include:

  • Full beam headlights-These are the brightest. They are tilted higher than the dipped headlights allowing you to have a wider vision of the road. They are more efficient at night where roads are unlit.
  • Dipped headlights-These are dimmer than the full-beam headlights, though they are the most commonly used. They are brighter than sidelights. 
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The Differences Between Winter Tires and All-Season Tires

You might be considering whether you need special winter tires on your vehicle or whether all-season tires are sufficient. Before making a decision on which ones to buy, it's a good idea to do your research and learn about the differences between the two. We here at Johnson Auto Plaza, Inc. in Brighton, CO want you to have all the knowledge to make the right decision.

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Signs Your Transmission May Be Going Bad

Your vehicle's transmission is an extremely vital part of the vehicle not only because it play an important part in the operation of the vehicle but also because it can be extremely expensive to repair. At Johnson Auto Plaza, we offer transmission maintenance and repair, but well can also offer you tips on how to keep your transmission running as smoothly as possible for as long as possible. Here are some signs to look for that might indicate your transmission is going bad. 

  • If the vehicle is shifting hard or barely wants to shift, this is a real indication…
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