Uftring Auto Group - Tips in Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ah, winter. Temperatures are dropping, snow is beginning to fall, and road conditions are becoming hazardous. It's very important to be mindful of your vehicle's status, especially around this time of year. Luckily, our trained Uftring technicians can make sure your car is ready for the winter months. Here are a few checkpoints to cover with your service advisor when preparing your vehicle for the climate change.

1. Change the Oil

It is very important to have your oil changed regularly. However, when temperatures drop, it's crucial. The last thing you want is for your oil to thicken, which is a high possibility in the winter when you don't have enough. Make sure you let your technician know that you wish to have your oil levels checked.

2. Fresh Wiper Blades

People often neglect to change their wiper blades after the recommended year of use. Maximum visibility is extremely vital in the winter. You need to be alert of any hazards ahead, whether it be snow, ice, or other drivers. Make sure to have our skilled service staff slap a fresh pair of blades on for you.

3. Make Sure Your Battery is Working Properly

You never know if your battery is holding a charge properly or not. You often fall into a daily routine, not realizing that that's all your battery can take. Make sure your battery is free of corrosion. And should you need a new one, we have the Truckload Battery Sale going on through the month of November! $65 dollars installed plus tax for a new battery. (Ask your dealer for details. Not all vehicles apply.)

4. Rotate/Replace Your Tires

One of the most important factors when driving in the snow, if not the most important, is traction and tire pressue. It is absolutely necessary to have fresh, even tread on your tires before the winter to prevent sliding. Not only are you putting yourself in danger, but you're a danger to drivers around you. Have our service department check your tires to see if they need rotated or replaced. 

5. Antifreeze

Antifreeze levels are vital to your car's status. Having a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water prevents your coolant from freezing up, even during some of the harshest winter temperatures. Be sure to mention to your technician that you'd like that looked at. 

These are a few of the steps you can take when preparing your vehicle for the winter months. Something you can do yourself is prepare an emergency kit with flashlights, blankets, food, warm clothes, shovels, scrapers, and an emergency phone. This goes for any time of the year! Make sure to schedule service with one of our dealers today, and go over these checkpoints. You won't regret it! 

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Uftring Nissan Express Service in Peoria IL

UFTRING NISSAN EXPRESS SERVICE IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS

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Menu of Express Services offered through Uftring Nissan:

- Express Oil and Filter Change
- Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection
- Express Battery Replacement
- Express Tire Rotation
- Engine Air Filter Replacement
- Express In-Cabin Air Filter Replacement (on most models)
- Express Brake Inspection
- Express Wiper Blade Replacement
- Express Bulb Replacement

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Recent Study Shows Uftring Auto Group Cheaper Than Mass Retailers

For years, Central Illinois consumers have assumed that common automotive services such as oil changes, batteries and brakes cost less at mass retailers or national chains than at local franchise dealers. A recent study by the Uftring Auto Group reveals lower prices, superior facilities and higher overall customer satisfaction at their stores than at national “chain” retailers and even locally operated service shops in the Peoria area.

“We sent in mystery shoppers to make sure we were competitive on price,” said Jon Peters, Director of Fixed Operations for the Uftring Auto Group. “We know consumers would prefer to get their service work done at a franchise dealer, but are concerned whether they can afford it.  Our study results revealed that not only were our prices competitive, but in many cases lower. Now we have solid proof that customers can get the best trained technicians, higher quality parts than aftermarket parts and pay about the same or less. We’re competitive on more than just maintenance too. Our stores have offered a 30-day price guarantee on tires for over three years and our parts departments are some of the best in Illinois at having high-use parts in stock and locating hard to find items.”

According to Peters, dealerships used to be so overrun with warranty work that it was difficult to schedule routine maintenance items as quick as consumers would like.  However, over the past 7 to 10 years, the improved quality of vehicles has reduced warranty work to a small part of a dealership’s service business. “Less warranty work means we are able to serve our customers even better,” Peters said. “Most of the time we can perform an oil change without an appointment.”

The study also found that initial advertised pricing may be less at some service centers, but climbs to equal or above dealership cost once the customer walks out the door.

The Uftring Auto Group has five locations in Peoria, East Peoria and Washington. They service and maintain vehicles of virtually all makes and models for over 50,000 satisfied customers in Central Illinois.  “Our dealerships are well represented in Peoria and the surrounding communities,” added Peters. “It makes it convenient for most people to have their service done at one of our stores since we are likely located near where they work or live. It doesn’t matter what you drive or where you bought it, chances are good we can handle the service work. There’s no doubt we can do everything an independent shop can do and much more. Plus, our stores offer the convenience of shuttle vehicles and loaner cars.”

If you would like to see the study results for yourself, don’t hesitate to visit any Uftring Auto Group dealership and ask to speak with a service manager. The locations are: Uftring Chevy-Saab in Washington, Jim McComb Chevrolet in Peoria, The Uftring Automall (Ford-Subaru) in East Peoria, Uftring Nissan in Peoria and Jaguar-Land Rover Peoria. For additional information, visit www.UftringAutoGroup.com.