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When you have a brake job performed, make sure you get quality parts that are OEM (original equipment manufactured) or better. Discounted brake offers often come with inferior or poor quality parts. At Lakewood Chevrolet, we offer quality parts and service with a reasonable price.
Our licenced technicians are experienced in repairing General Motors vehicles as well as vehicles from Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nisan and other manufacturers. In addition to their initial training they receive ongoing training on a regular bases to keep themselves up to date on all the new technologies and repair methods on today's high tech vehicles.
Lakewood Chev has been constantly ranked as the #1 Chevrolet dealer in Edmonton and in Alberta in General Motors customer satisfaction surveys for the last 8 years. We have earned this ranking by fixing our customers cars right, by dealing honestly, and by solving problems that come up quickly and efficiently.
When you have a brake job done, get it done right with the best parts possible. It could save your life. Call us or complete the from below to set up an appointment or get a quotation on your brake repair.
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With maintenance of vehicles being reduced with better technology there's still some very important things that should be done to help get your vehicle ready for the summer months ahead.
Read more: Winter's gone! Let Lakewood get your vehicle ready for Summer.
Following maintenance guidelines key to auto's longevityHidden away in the glove box of your car or truck is a valuable book that can save your money and keep you abreast of your vehicle's maintenance needs. That book is the owner's manual and some of the most important information it contains is the maintenance schedule. Following those guidelines helps you avoid breakdowns and unnecessary repairs, while maintaining the value of the vehicle. When the time comes to sell the vehicle or trade it in on a new car or truck, maintenance will make a difference in the value.
Paul Hrynew, service manager at Lakewood Chevrolet, said good maintenance helps in getting that extra $500 when the vehicle is sold.
I have been questioned many times about the benefits of Nitrogen (N2) over “regular air” or Oxygen (O2) in tires.
There are many articles regarding the pros and cons of N2 verses O2 in tires. The marketers of Nitrogen have suggested that some of the benefits include the improvement of your vehicles handling, fuel economy, prolonging tire life, and a cooler running tire temperature by providing a more “stable pressure” gas N2 verses O2.
The air we breath is 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% is a small mix of other gases.
There are many different types and levels of extended warranty available based on coverage, time, kilometers, or a mix of any. As of 2007, all General Motors vehicles have factory power-train warranty for 5 years or 160,000 kilometers. This warranty includes the mechanical components of the engine, transmission, transfer case, and differential. GM power-trains are better today then they've ever been and for that reason it eliminates the need for the "base" extended warranty that covers power-trains only.
Ever since I have been the Service Manager at Lakewood Chevrolet I have recommended to all of our customers to do their first Oil change early, somewhere between 1500 to 2500 kilometers.
Read more: Perform your first oil change early, it will do your vehicle good!
Today's vehicles steer easier, ride better, and are significantly more comfortable due to the ever increasing technology to the suspension and tires.
Years ago I recall a person telling me that their vehicle steered perfectly based on how far it drove in a straight line (hands free) before having to perform a steering correction. Today, if that were to occur I would tell that person that his vehicle needs a wheel alignment. It's important to have the vehicle fade or drift to the right rather than to go in a straight line or worse, fade or drift left. The reason is if something terrible were to happen to the driver (sleep or medical concern) we want the vehicle to fade or drift to the right and stop. A vehicle can NEVER fade or drift left, if your vehicle does, it needs to be repaired immediately.
Not long ago it was common to require a front brake job performed on your vehicle somewhere between 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers depending on driving habits. The rear brakes usually last twice as long as the front because the rear only does 20% of the braking.
The harsh climate we experience in Edmonton is tough on vehicles making regular maintenence critical to long term enjoyment of your Chevrolet or other General Motors vehicle.
General Motors has introduced "Dexos1 certified" engine oil as the minimum requirement for all 2011 General Motors vehicles. Dexos1 is a new semi-synthetic specification that's been refined to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles. Dexos1 will help with reducing engine emissions and increasing fuel economy, promote long engine life, and reduce the number of oil changes required. Together this will help to lower the overall dependence on crude oil.
Read more: Oil Change - Maintaining your Chevrolet in Edmonton
Many of our current Chevrolet vehicles are equipped with passenger compartment air filters. These filters are known by numerous names in the automotive industry such as , passenger compartment air filter, cabin filter or HEPA filter. Regardless of the name they all perform the same function.
When buying a pre-owned vehicle it's important to have a proper mechanical inspection completed by a unbiased licensed technician prior to purchase. On many occasions we have diagnosed a vehicle only to find that the vehicle was recently purchased and if the vehicle had been inspected it may not have been bought.
If the seller won't allow you to have an inspection performed, DON'T buy it! The cost of an inspection is minimal compared to the cost of any deficiencies and both can be used as a pricing leverage.
Today's tires and suspension are engineered to such a high standard that a concern might not be noticeable with just a road test. The vehicle needs to be raised with the wheels removed in order to inspect the brakes and suspension. It needs to be inspected for any fluid leaks, even a minor leak can be a very costly repair. Inspection of all fluid condition can indicate how the vehicle has been driven or maintained. A seasoned technician will be aware of common concerns and problems that a layperson may not be. Look for evidence of a poor body repair as a result of collision damage, a proper body repair shouldn't be detectable in anyway.
I don't believe there is a need to perform an engine compression test. If there is a problem with the engine, today's emission systems will record a concern and usually the "check engine" light will be on.
Another concern we have seen is with the "SIR" or "Air Bag" system. People have actually removed the system, replaced the air bags with blank modules, and removed the warning lights and systems from the vehicle. The "Air Bag" system should be scanned to verify that it is in place and operational.
When a vehicle is brought to us at Lakewood Chevrolet we will check and perform any outstanding recalls and can verify kilometer-age history with General Motors.
