Mazda maintenance uses Mazda-trained technicians and Mazda-approved parts to provide the highest level of service for your vehicle. As your Mazda dealership, we want to tell you about a few examples of the types of maintenance we provide.
Tire Alignment
Tire alignment is the angle of your wheels. When you look at your vehicle, the wheels may look perpendicular to the surface and point directly forward, but this can be deceiving. Tires have three adjustments, namely the camber, caster, and toe. Camber is the angle of a tire seen from directly above, caster is the angle viewed from the side, and toe is the tire angle viewed from the front.
Your tire alignment is perfect when your Mazda is new, but this changes over time due to driving conditions, driving habits, and other factors. If any of these adjustments are incorrect, tire wear will increase and your vehicle can develop handling and braking problems. We connect your vehicle to our tire alignment machine that performs subtle corrections to return alignment to its correct settings.
Battery Testing
A healthy battery is crucial for safe and stress-free driving. When you push the start button, you need to know that the battery will supply the necessary power to crank your engine. As time passes, every battery loses storage capacity naturally, as the chemicals that allow it to store and supply electricity break down. The battery can also weaken due to other issues like loose battery connectors or a worn alternator.
The average battery life is only three to five years, and if it wears out, you have the stress of searching for a jump-start. Our technicians can prevent this problem by connecting your battery to our battery testing machine This machine analyzes the battery to determine its remaining strength and any potential weaknesses. If your battery is failing, we can install a new one in minutes.
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs, like the bulbs in your house, will eventually fail. They also exhibit similar signs they’re about to fail, like dimming or flickering. The average bulb life varies dramatically depending on bulb type, from 500 to 30,000 hours. Bulbs can also fail earlier than expected due to electrical issues like damaged wiring or a rusted bulb socket.
If a bulb is failing, we can replace it in minutes. We recommend replacing both bulbs, even if only one has failed. The reason for this is bulbs are installed in pairs, and if one fails, the other will also fail within a few days. Replacing both bulbs prevents the need to return to get the second bulb replaced.
If you’d like to know more or to book maintenance, contact us today at John Lee Mazda of Panama City, FL.
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