At Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford in Mineral Bluff GA, we're experts in helping you get your Ford F-150 all ready for colder weather. Of course, we can do the same for your Ford Ranger, your Ford Explorer or whatever Ford model you drive. While a Ford truck can handle a variety of situations, the snowy, icy conditions of winter represent a special challenge for any vehicle. Here are some ways we can help get your Ford winter-ready.
Tip #1: Have us check your battery
Although our weather around Blue Ridge and Dawsonville, GA doesn’t get extremely cold, a significant drop in temperatures can make your battery slow down. That would be even more true, of course, if you take your Ford truck or SUV to parts of the country where winter weather is more severe. See us for a winter prep visit and we can run a load test to make sure your battery has enough power for colder conditions.
Tip #2: Don’t postpone getting a new battery
We can clean corrosion off your cables and terminals to help your battery last longer. But if your battery looks like it’s in marginal condition, we’ll recommend a new one. We have an excellent selection of batteries in stock with a wide range of warranties and prices. We want to help you avoid having your battery fail to start your Ford on a cold winter morning.
Tip #3: Have us check your tires
Tire tread depth is always a critical factor in driving safety as you travel around Blairsville or Ellijay, GA. One of our Ford factory-trained technicians can give your tires an expert examination, checking to make sure you have the right amount of tread depth. For a greater margin of safety, consider getting snow tires or all-terrain tires for your Ford truck, especially if you’re going to be driving in parts of the country where ice and snow are a bigger factor.
Tip #4: Get a wheel alignment
Your Ford truck’s wheels and tires can get knocked out of alignment simply by hitting a curb hard or running over a good-sized pothole. Ask us to check the alignment of your F-150 or Ford Escape. After all, if your wheels aren’t aligned properly, you might find your Ford vehicle pulling in one direction. That can be risky on dry pavement and downright hazardous on icy or snowy roads. A good wheel alignment can get you back on track.
Tip #5: Have us check your windshield wipers
It can be a little hard to visualize just how critical good visibility is when you're driving in fairly ideal weather conditions, as we often do here in Georgia. But even in communities like Dahlonega GA or Murphy NC, winter can bring heavier rain that can make it hard to see. Ask us to check the condition of your windshield wipers to assure good visibility before you really need it. If you need new wiper blades, we can install some very good ones for you.
Winter is just around the corner: Get your Ford truck or SUV ready
Whether you drive a Ford F-150 or an SUV like the Ford Explorer, now is the time to get ready for winter. Schedule a visit to our service center and have us give your Ford vehicle the winter check-up it needs at Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford in Mineral Bluff GA.