If you live in Wheeling, WV and are looking for a dealership with top-rate customer service, a vast new and used car inventory, and a state-of-the-art service center, consider taking the short drive over to Budd Baer Mazda in Washington, PA. At our dealership, we are committed to giving you the best car shopping experience possible. Read on to learn why you should pick us!

Here at Budd Baer Mazda we strive to be a full-service dealership. That means we offer more than vehicle sales. We also have a service department that is open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Your Mazda is in good hands when you bring it to our dealership for service.

The biggest reason why it is so important to get the cooling system checked in your vehicle this upcoming school season is because it is made up of so many important parts. These are a few of the areas of the cooling system your service center mechanic will check.

The radiator fan must be operating perfectly to help cool down the fluids as they are being pushed through the radiator. 

Your car has an extensive part system that helps to keep it cool and running properly. This cooling system consists of the radiator, fan, hoses and the water pump. If part of this system malfunctions, your car may overheat and be damaged.

In order to prevent your engine getting too hot, you need to maintain your vehicle's cooling system properly. Whenever you are in for regularly scheduled maintenance, make sure that the mechanics check the belts and hoses for wear and damage. You should also have your cooling system flushed according to your car manufacturer's guidelines.

At some point you have probably noticed the number markings on the sidewall of your car's tires. You are correct in assuming that these numbers represent the size and type of tire. They also indicate how a tire might perform of how much weight it can carry.

Every car owner should learn how to read these markings. The first character is usually a " P" which tells you it is a P-metric sized tire. This is the typical measurement in the U.S. However; if you are dealing with a tire for a light truck, there will be an " LT…

Many people don't know what your vehicle's differential does, and that is okay. Luckily, we here at Budd Baer Mazda are here to give you the basics so you can become a more informed car owner.

Your car's differential is basically a gearbox that works with the engine and the transmission to take power generated in the engine, and then transmitted by the transmission to the wheel axles and makes the car move forward or backward. While a differential may last much longer, it is recommended to replace your differential fluid roughly every 40,000 miles.

There are many warnings that you may get on the dash of your vehicle. Most of them are just reminders that you need to get your oil changed or you need to shut a door since it is ajar. If you get a message that indicates that there is a problem with your engine, battery, or your transmission, you need to bring your vehicle to us here at Budd Baer Mazda right away to get the issue resolved. You never want to ignore your indicator lights, or you could risk damage to your ride.