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Throughout owning an automobile, you’ll inevitably need to return to your local Jeep service Center to have parts replaced. One such part that often needs to be replaced is your car’s battery. A typical battery lasts 3 to 5 years, so if yours is more than three years old, then it's time for you to consider a new car battery. Signs It's Time for a New Car Battery from Your Jeep Dealer Dead Battery Imagine the following: you hop behind the wheel as normal, turn on the ignition, and nothing happens. It's likely that your car battery is unfortunately dead. A dead battery can usually be jumpstarted unless this issue has been ongoing. However, needing to jumpstart the battery isn't a good sign, so it’s best to get it checked by a certified technician. more Faulty Electronics If you’re heading home from work one evening and it's already dark, then you’ll soon be turning on your headlights. However, if they flicker or are too dim then they aren’t providing enough visibility to safely drive. While this could be a problem with the headlights themselves, it could also be battery related. When the battery is struggling to power the car, the electronics may become faulty or sluggish until the battery dies. Battery Corrosion When you pop the hood to do your regular inspection of your engine, you might notice a strange white substance on the metal parts of your battery. This is a form of corrosion and should be cleaned off immediately. If left untreated it can cause further damage to your car’s battery.  While a simple cleaning with a solution of baking soda and vinegar should get rid of it, we urge you to check under your hood again in a few weeks. If you notice new corrosion has already cropped up then it’s a sign the battery is continuously leaking acid, meaning you should go to your dealer for a replacement. Rotten Smell During one of your routine engine checks, if you lift your hood only to be hit with the overwhelming smell of rotten eggs then this could signal an issue with your battery. A late-stage symptom, you should schedule service immediately as sulfuric acid is a sign of battery leakage. Misshapen Battery Case As we’ve mentioned, it is vital to check regularly under your hood. If you find that your battery is no longer smooth and rectangular, but instead looks like it has swelled up, has bulges, or is cracked then your battery is already in the process of decomposition. No matter the age, this is an immediate sign that your battery needs to be replaced. Battery trouble can be inconvenient, but it's easy to avoid it by staying on top of changing your battery as needed. Come and check your battery’s health at Bob-Boyd Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 200 fatal car crashes in the United States are caused by tire-related issues alone. The tires on your car allow you to drive safely by creating traction and gripping the road's surface. Tires with too little or too much air, low tread, or bulges can cause an accident. If you need new tires, the certified technicians at your Chrysler dealership can help you choose the right ones. An immediate sign that you need to get a new set of tires is if there is obvious damage. Over time, your tires will wear down, no matter how little or how much you drive. Chemicals on the road that are used to melt ice and snow, sunlight, and heat are just a few things that cause your tires to lose their flexibility. Once the rubber becomes rigid, it can crack, fail, and lose air. more Uneven Tread Patterns If you are rotating your tires consistently, they should be wearing at an even rate. If you notice that your tires are wearing unevenly, you need to get your vehicle into the dealership to have the problem diagnosed. Uneven wear can be caused by a lack of tire rotation, worn suspension or steering components, improper tire pressure, improper alignment, and more. Worn Tread The tread patterns on your tires are engineered to grip the road and divert water, keeping you from hydroplaning. If you don't have enough tread, the risks of hydroplaning skyrocket. Check your tires monthly to ensure that you have the tread you need to grip the road in emergency situations. Many tires are designed with tread wear bars. If you notice that the tread wear bars are even with the tread on your tires, get them replaced. Sidewall Bulges If you notice that the sidewall of your tire is bulging, you need to get it to your dealer as soon as possible. Bulges along the sidewall occur when there are breaks to the tire's inner liner. Bulges can rupture, creating unsafe conditions and causing accidents, Leaky Tires Tires tend to slowly deflate over time, think roughly 1 PSI per month, which isn't a huge issue. However, if you notice that your tires are deflating without warning or losing air at a faster rate, you may have developed a slow leak. Get your car into the dealership and have it checked out. Their certified technicians will be able to tell you if you need a replacement. If your tire pressure monitoring system light is illuminated on your dash, get an appointment to have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Give us a call at Bob-Boyd Chrysler Jeep Dodge to schedule an appointment with our certified service center, and be sure to ask about our shuttle service and rental vehicles today.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Car financing can seem like a confusing maze when you visit a bank. You can also feel like you're at the mercy of forces you can't influence or control, as a loan is often subject to a take-it or leave-it attitude from the bank. As your Jeep dealer, we think a car loan application should be easy and transparent. These are a few reasons why choosing us for your car loan is a good choice. We're Transparent Banks are governed by a host of rules and regulations that determine their loan criteria. When you apply for a loan, you could face higher interest charges or larger monthly repayments if you don't meet all their requirements. If your loan application is rejected, you'll often be left wondering why, as they don't have to explain the reason for the rejection. more We don't think that's right. When you apply for a loan through us, we provide an easy-to-understand pre-approval form online. This helpful tool allows you to make your application from the comfort of your home and receive a speedy response. We also provide other useful tools to allow you to estimate monthly repayments, term length, and total price. Easier Qualification A bank is always happy to work with people who have excellent credit, and they can offer some attractive deals. If you don't have perfect credit, applying for a loan becomes more challenging. If the bank chooses to offer a loan, it will have higher interest payments and probably a shorter term. This can make servicing a loan more onerous than it should be. We have a different view, as we understand that many people have average credit or credit that needs some improvement. Neither of these situations should prevent you from buying your new car if the repayment terms are affordable. We have a network of credit providers that actively work to arrange the best deal for you, regardless of your credit rating. Lower Costs If you get a car loan from a bank, they usually require a deposit. The deposit is deducted from your loan amount and reduces your interest payments, which means you will need to have more cash available to buy your car. In addition, if you have a vehicle to trade in, you'd have to sell it first and then give the cash to the bank, as they won't accept the vehicle itself. As a dealer, we value a trade-in vehicle on its Kelly Blue Book value, which is a convenient way for you to reduce your financing. We can also negotiate with our credit providers, so you're unlikely to need a deposit. If you'd like to know more about your financing options with us, contact our finance department today at Bob-Boyd CJR in Lancaster, OH.