3 Signs Your CDJR Needs a Brake Repair

The battery is one of your vehicle's most important components, as it supplies the power that starts the cranking process and enables combustion to begin. As your CDJR dealer, we want to tell you a few signs that you may need to visit us for a new car battery fairly soon. With that in mind, check out these three signs that you need a new car battery from your local dealership. more Old Battery Age can be a telltale sign you need a new car battery. The average life of a battery is three to five years before it wears out. This can be further reduced due to extreme environmental factors or electrical issues. A battery usually fails due to the naturally occurring breakdown of its sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid plays a major role in the chemical reactions that allow the battery to store electricity, but as the sulfuric acid degrades, it reduces the battery's storage capacity. As its storage capacity drops, the battery will weaken, and eventually, it won't be able to supply enough charge to power the starter that cranks your engine. Long before this happens, you'll see signs like longer cranking times, dim lights, and slow or failing accessories when under battery power. Our technicians will test your battery and can quickly install a replacement if the original is failing. Rotten Egg Smell As we saw above, sulfuric acid breaks down, and in the end stage of this breakdown, it releases hydrogen. The hydrogen molecules can escape the battery casing and join with sulfur molecules, released into the engine due to the presence of fuel. These two chemicals form hydrogen sulfide, which smells like rotten eggs. Your battery may still carry charge, but that awful smell means it's wearing out. We'll replace the battery to prevent it from failing and potentially leaving you stranded. Phantom Drain This strange situation is caused by a fault in the electrical system. A phantom drain can cause a battery to lose almost all its stored power in a few hours. When your engine is switched off, the battery uses its stored reserves to power various systems like the alarm, doors, and lights. It doesn't require much electricity to sustain these systems, especially as many of them only draw power when they're switched on. Systems that remain on draw power and the phantom drain is usually caused by a light that remains on when it should have switched off. Two of the most likely culprits are the lights inside the glove box and the trunk, as they're impossible to see once their lids are closed. A faulty relay can allow either of them to remain on to drain the battery. We'll trace the electricity flow to identify the cause of the problem then we'll repair it. These are just a few of the many potential signs you might need a new car battery from your local dealer. If you have these or any other signs of a battery problem, contact the experts today at Auffenberg CDJR in Shiloh, IL for testing and service right away!

When it comes to car tires, it's best to err on the side of caution and replace them at the first sign of trouble. No matter how safe your driving habits are, overly worn or faulty tires dramatically increase your risk of having a collision. With this in mind, watch out for the following tire-related issues, and don't hesitate to have worn-out or damaged tires replaced with new tires at your local CDJR dealership. more Strange Rumbling and Vibrations Various kinds of tire trouble can lead to an excess of road friction. Depending on how familiar you are with the usual sounds and sensations produced by your car, you might notice an increase in road noise and vibrations. If in doubt, turn off the stereo, roll down the windows, and listen carefully to your car for a long stretch of the road. Tires Wearing Down Unevenly One common cause of vibrations is uneven tires. Regular rotation is usually an effective remedy for uneven tire wear. However, if a set of four tires becomes noticeably different in size and condition, you might need a whole new set. Insufficient Tread Depths If you look after your tires well, they may last until the treads have worn out. Tire treads are no longer safe to use when the tread depths reach 2/32 of an inch. If your tire treads are drawing near to this depth, measure them frequently and prepare to have them replaced sometime soon. Dry, Brittle, Cracking Sidewalls UV rays in sunlight, chemicals from the road, and extreme temperatures can all cause tire rubber to dry out. As this happens, the sidewalls of tires tend to develop small cracks. If the normally gradual drying-out process becomes suddenly severe in one of your tires, you might have a case of dry rot. This is where the tire becomes too brittle, dry, and filled with cracks for continued safe use. Punctures or Embedded Objects Skillful technicians can often repair minor punctures and small holes made by embedded objects. However, larger punctures or holes in awkward locations on a tire often mean the tire is no longer safe to drive on. Bulges and Other Tire Damage Impacts with potholes, curbs, parking stanchions, and sharp objects on the road sometimes fail to puncture a tire but can still cause irreparable damage. If one of your tires has a mysterious bulge or a particularly large gash, have a technician take a look; the tire will probably have to go. Visit Auffenberg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Shiloh, IL, today to have your worn-out tires replaced. We're a local full-service dealership providing a generous range of new and pre-owned vehicles alongside courteous, knowledgeable staff for sales, support, and maintenance.

If you needed replacement parts for a luxury watch, you would certainly opt for genuine factory parts. A luxury watch is so complex and intricate that we can clearly see the damage that even a single imperfectly crafted part might cause to the mechanism as a whole. The same reasoning applies to your car; if you need new replacement components, nothing beats having genuine OEM parts installed at your local CDJR dealership. Let’s explore a few reasons why it’s essential to use genuine, factory OEM parts for your vehicle’s performance. more Perfect Compatibility OEM car parts are built precisely to the manufacturer's stringent standards and specifications. That means they fit your car like a glove, just as well as the original components. With generic aftermarket parts, on the other hand, slight imperfections in the dimensions and technical specifications often lead to excessive wear and tear over time and may even interfere with the part’s ability to work as it should. This means a gradual decline in your car's overall condition and performance at best, and sometimes, outright failure. Guaranteed Quality The quality of OEM components is assured by the same manufacturer as your car. This is often backed up with a generous extended warranty. Therefore, you know the component is extremely unlikely to suddenly malfunction. No such assurance exists with generic aftermarket car parts; you never know when a non-OEM component might stop working and cause serious damage to the rest of your car. Longer Lifespan Optimal vehicle performance requires thousands of high-quality car parts operating smoothly in unison for as long as possible. Ideally, you want each part of your car to last as long as an OEM part lasts. When an aftermarket car part wears out prematurely, as often occurs, other connected parts also suffer premature wear and tear, which hinders the long-term performance of your vehicle. Greater Safety Using only OEM components is generally the safest option for any safety-conscious driver. While some high quality aftermarket parts boast improved performance, they don’t always deliver. This is especially true of any component connected to the brakes, wheels, suspension, or steering. Why take the risk of compromising your safety and that of your loved ones with a potentially unreliable aftermarket part? Enhanced Peace of Mind For a truly optimal car ownership experience, you want to have peace of mind. With a vehicle filled with genuine OEM car parts, you can be assured that your car is well-cared for and every drive will see the vehicle performing exactly as it’s supposed to run. Learn More at Your Local CDJR Dealership You can find out more about OEM components at your local dealership. The technicians will be happy to explain the many benefits of using genuine parts, including the long-term cost savings from fewer repairs and replacements down the road. Visit Auffenberg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Shiloh, IL today to have top-notch OEM components installed in your car. With a broad range of vehicles, competitive deals, hassle-free financing, and prompt, courteous maintenance, we serve as a one-stop shop for all your automotive needs.