It's easy to not think about certain parts of your car, as they seem very low maintenance compared to other parts. For example, how often do you need new tires versus new oil? However, tires do need some TLC. One service you need from your INFINITI dealer is a wheel alignment to keep your tires in great shape and keep your car easy to handle. Your Tires Last Longer You'll need new tires more frequently if you don't get your wheels aligned when needed. When the wheels aren't in alignment with your car's centreline, some areas of the tires are in contact with the road more than others. This leads to premature wear on certain parts of the tires. more When your tires are worn down unevenly, there's no repairing them. You have to replace these unevenly worn tires more often than you'd need to replace evenly worn ones. Your Ride Feels Smoother Unevenly worn tires aren't smooth to drive on. Misaligned wheels also tend to drag while you're driving. Both of these issues lead to rougher, unpleasant rides with lots of vibrations and bumps. Your Car Is Easier to Steer It's harder to steer and handle your car when the wheels aren't in alignment. Cars with misaligned wheels tend to pull to the side, so you have to adjust your steering angle to compensate and drive straight. The further out of alignment your wheels get, the more you'll have to compensate by holding the steering wheel at an unusual angle just to drive straight. Holding a steering wheel at an awkward angle isn't just uncomfortable. It can also increase the likelihood of getting into an accident. Getting your wheels aligned to stop driving and normally again, which reduces the risk of accidents and keeps you and all other motorists safer. Your Car Needs Fewer Repairs Cars are tough, but they become more prone to problems when there's already something wrong with them. So, if your wheels aren't aligned, then a small jolt could cause other issues with your car. For example, hitting a pothole does more damage to tires on misaligned wheels. Driving on misaligned wheels also impacts your suspension system, brakes, differentials, and other parts of your car, as they're all under more strain when your wheels aren't aligned. Come to INFINITI of Ellicott City in Ellicott City, MD any time you need your wheels aligned. Get in touch with our service department today at 855-604-3776.
Your INFINITI is a sleek, stylish vehicle that exudes elegance. While we always ensure the outside of a vehicle is clean, keeping the interior looking good is equally important. As your INFINITI dealer, we'd like to give you a few helpful tips on INFINITI interior care. Remove All Trash Despite every driver's best efforts, old receipts, papers, dog or kid's toys, and other items inevitably accumulate in the car. Many of these items just take up space and make the interior look messy. Some items, like toys, have owners who like them back. Grab two trash bags and clear everything from the interior that doesn't belong there. more Separate the items into one bag to keep and the other to dispose of. Once you've finished, the interior will look better already. Put the items you're keeping in their correct places or with their rightful owners, dispose of the trash, and you're ready for the next step. Clean the Mats Mats collect dirt and other debris, so the next step is to remove and clean them. If you have rubber or silicon mats, they can easily be brushed, then hosed down to remove any remaining dirt, and hung out to dry. If you have carpeted mats, use a high-quality carpet cleaner to wash them, then let them air dry. Check the mats are thoroughly dry before replacing them, as water can cause mold on the carpets. Dust and Disinfect Use dusters or microfiber cloths to dust the instrument panel, cup holders, steering wheel, and all other surfaces. Don't worry about dust falling on the floor we'll deal with that next. Once everything is dusted, use antiseptic wipes to clean all the surfaces to remove bacteria. Special computer wipes can be used for your instrument panel and screens to leave them clean and streak-free. Vacuum the Interior Vacuum cleaners have numerous specialized attachments that can reach into any crevice. Use your vacuum to suck up any dust and dirt from the upholstery and floors. Pay particular attention to hard-to-reach areas like seat joins. Your INFINITI will smell nicer immediately. Clean the Upholstery If you have fabric upholstery, use a microfibre cloth and a high-quality upholstery cleaner to gently remove any marks. Don't use too much water, as this can leave the fabric damp and damage it. If you have leather upholstery, use a soft cloth and leather cleaner to turn the leather shiny and soft again. If you'd like more tips in interior care, visit us today at J.B.A INFINITI of Ellicott City in Ellicott City, MD.
When you're driving a luxury vehicle with a powerful engine, you need brakes that can match the capabilities of your car. Getting a regular brake inspection from your INFINITI dealer will make all the difference. 1. Brake Vapor Lock This is a dangerous situation that happens when some of the brake fluid in your line evaporates, leaving air behind. This happens because brake fluid naturally absorbs water (it's made to do that), and eventually the fluid absorbs enough water that the overall boiling point of the brake fluid is lowered. That means it's possible that the fluid could boil over if you're using the brakes hard, as you might on the track or taking your INFINITI on a mountain road trip. more You avoid this problem by using good brake fluid in the first place and regularly checking that there are no leaks and that the fluid is in good condition. Your INFINITI will come with high-quality brake fluid, but if you ever have it serviced somewhere other than your dealership, you risk getting inferior fluid that can't handle what your INFINITI is made to do. 2. Mushy, Unresponsive Brakes If you're starting to feel a mushy or squishy feeling in your brakes, or if you find you have to mash them all the way to the floor to get any response, the most common culprit is a leak in the brake line. It's also possible that the line has somehow ballooned for some reason. There are three main reasons this could happen. The first is simple age, and if you're driving an older model, this is something you want your dealership to check on regularly. The second two issues are the result of using inferior parts or having someone work on your INFINITI who doesn't really know what they're doing. If the brake line has been twisted or bent, this might cause the problem, and that usually happens because the line was not properly checked before it was tightened. It also needs the correct torque, and the line can't be in contact with other parts of the suspension. It's also essential that your INFINITI have quality brake hoses with low moisture permeability. To get your INFINITI serviced right, by techs you can trust, make an appointment with us at J.B.A. INFINITI of Ellicott City in Ellicott City, MD right away.
