Tips for cleaning and sanitizing your car

Ever since the start of the pandemic, everyone’s been all about sanitization. It’s important to wash your hands, wipe down your phone, and make sure your home and workspace are sanitized to help prevent the spread of the virus (especially now with the more easily spreading Omicron variant). But what about your car? Keeping your […]

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What makes tires so important

Obviously, you wouldn’t get far without tires on your vehicle, but having the right tires can improve fuel economy and handling. Why having the right tires matter? We’re going to talk about three things that play a role in tire safety: Tire size, tire pressure, and tread depth. Tire Size Having the right size tire […]

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The Braking System

The most important safety system in our vehicles is the braking system. We rely on our brakes every day to ensure that our vehicles can slow down and come to a stop in a safe manner.  The braking system is made up of many components, but the parts that wear out the most are the […]

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The Basics to Safely Charging a Car Battery

In an effort to ensure our audience is protecting their investments in their automobiles, Kelowna Chrysler Dodge Jeep is providing a step-by-step guide for properly charging the car battery. Begin by locating both positive and negative terminals on the car battery. The plus sign indicates positive, the minus sign is for the negative terminal. The […]

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What You Should Pay Attention to for Winter Car Care

The cold temperatures, snow on the ground and patches of ice can wreak havoc on your vehicle if you aren’t careful. It’s a lot simpler to care for your automobile in the summer months, but there’s still a need for vehicle maintenance and service during the winter. This is a time of year that puts […]

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Important Items for Winter Driving

Are you planning on driving in the snow this winter? It’s best to stay home when the roads are slippery, but I know that’s not always possible. If you must drive in the snow, there are a few items you should always have with you. An ice scraper is mandatory to make sure you can […]

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The Most Important Car Battery Qualities

All car batteries supply power to key automotive systems; however, some battery types perform more efficiently than others when they have better qualities. This guide has great information about qualities that you should consider when shopping for a replacement car battery. The most important quality to consider when you need a replacement battery before a […]

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Is Your Ignition Starting to Fail?

A dead battery is the first thought when your car won’t start. However, if the battery is good, you may be that you have ignition problems. Here are a few warning signals the starter is starting to fail. You may hear a grinding noise. This can be caused by the starter’s drive gear getting worn. […]

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Mopar® Vehicle Protection Road Hazard Tire & Wheel Coverage

Mopar can help anyone looking for 2 to 7 years of coverage to protect their wheels and tires. Chrysler promotes Mopar to would-be buyers and current drivers. Mopar pays for costs related to replacing tires and wheels damaged due to a road hazard. The roads present many unexpected troubles. Mopar could help when disaster strikes. […]

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How Does a Direct Tire-Pressure Monitoring System Work?

Direct Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems (dTPMS) work through a physical air-pressure monitoring device attached to a tire’s valve system. The monitor is a sensor that transmits data to the car’s central computer. These devices are battery operated and require professional technicians like those employed by Kelowna Chrysler Dodge Jeep to remove and replace. To save battery […]

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