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It is the Holiday Travel Season! Are you ready to go “over the river and through the woods” to your family gathering? Before you hit the road, stop by the service department at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a checkup on your vehicle. more There are a few things you can do to make sure your Holiday road trip will be trouble-free. Here is what you should look for: Battery: Have your battery checked to make sure it is charging. Is your battery five years old or older? The temperature change will start to affect cranking power from the battery. Tires: temperatures affect tire pressure. Get that checked regularly, especially when the days get cooler. The rule of thumb is that for every 10 degrees of air temperature, 1-2 pounds of tire pressure will drop. Don’t forget to check your tread condition. If you do a lot of driving in the winter months, start considering a set of winter tires. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has tires for sale – including a winter set. How old are your tires? Tires more than five years old may become damaged or cracked from weather and the sun's UV rays. Brakes: Fall is the perfect time to check on pad wear and rotor condition. Have Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram do a brake check to see if they are in good shape. Check All Fluid Levels: Not just for the temperature change, but to ensure they are topped off at the right level. This includes the cooling system, windshield washer, oil, transmission, steering, and brake fluid. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can do that, too! Lights: As the days get shorter, you will need your lights to work properly as it gets darker earlier. Check for proper aim and brightness. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can check your lights and ensure they’ll work in the evening commute. Have your headlights yellowed? Talk to us about cleaning them up and restoring the look and power of your headlights. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s service department is available to make sure that your vehicle gets through this seasonal transition. Contact us for an appointment and get ready to gather with your family again!

You have plenty of choices to buy tires in the Twin Ports area. Maybe too many choices.  In the end there is really only one place that knows what tires your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram vehicle will perform best with, and that is the Service Department here at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. You will get a full installation on your tires, including precise mounting, a full rotation, balancing, and proper alignment. Also, your tires will get a complete warranty, plus protection options, as covered by our service department. Our service and parts departments can match up the right tire for the exact specification of your vehicle. We have a variety of tires to choose from and we’ll install them to manufacturer standards. There are some things you can do in the meantime to make sure your current tires are in good shape for the summer. Checking tire pressures is one. All you have to do is to check the label inside the door frame for tire pressures on each wheel and get them to the right levels. Your vehicle may be equipped with an information screen on the instrument panel that will assist in making sure you are at the right pressure levels. If anything does not look right, bring it into us! Price Match Guarantee We can go one step further. If you find a price of that same exact set of tires for less within 30 days of purchase, we will match the price. That is our Low Price Tire Guarantee! While you are at it, take advantage of some great service specials this month. Our service department is not just here for tires, we want to make sure your vehicle is ready for the long summer ahead. Because it’s spring – it’s time for new tires! Make an appointment to take your vehicle into Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. WE ARE your local tire store!

Are you ready to hit the road this Summer?  Is your car, truck or SUV ready for that road trip up along the North Shore, into the Upper Peninsula or down to the Twin Cities? Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram wants to make sure your car is ready for the summer ahead. We have a few things for you to look at before hitting the road. Is My Car on Recall? This has been a situation that has been in the forefront of the news. Sometime during the run-up to summer, your car may have been recalled. There is a way to check to see if it has been on recall, by going to the Mopar website at https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/faqs.html. All you need is your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to plug in to find out. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s service department will assist in making sure the Recall work is done per the manufacturer’s obligation. Check the Tires! Where the rubber meets the road is the most critical part to look at before heading on a trip. Make sure to check the air pressure of each tire to match the requirements of your vehicle. That information should be found inside of the driver’s door frame. Make sure the spare is also properly inflated. Check for tread wear, including any excessive or irregular wear. If you find that the tread is down to 1/16 of an inch, replace those tires! Plus, see about an alignment if you find that the tires are not wearing properly. If it's time to replace your tires, or it's been more than two years since you had an alignment on your vehicle, schedule your appointment with our service department today. How About Those Other Rubber-Made Parts? Rubber contracts and expands all year round. This is the time to inspect the belts, hoses and wiper blades for blisters, cracks or cuts. If there are any problems, replace them! Make sure the hose connections are secure, as well! Get Plenty of Fluids! In our climate, it is critical to make sure that the cooling system has more than enough fluid inside of the reservoir. No one wants to overheat when the temperatures are high. Also, check the oil, automatic transmission, brake, power steering and windshield washer fluid levels. They might need to be topped off, too! Are the Lights OK? See if all of the lights work – front, back and all the way around. If not, it is time for a bulb replacement and/or a fuse check. Stay Cool! Now is the time to check the air conditioning unit. If it is working, you are fine. If not, have it checked out to make sure it is working properly. In our climate, running cool is the best way to go! Once you go through all of these steps, you are ready to take on the road. But, if you happen to need a hand to get your vehicle ready to go this summer, contact our service and parts departments at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Let us get you on the road and on to your next adventure.