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There's no time like the present when it comes to erasing any damage that might have happened to your vehicle while driving in winter weather. Sand, salt, and grit from the road can cake on exposed parts underneath your car and begin the process of corrosion. Other components may have borne the brunt of winter damage and need to get replaced or repaired so they perform correctly when you're driving around St. Clairsville, OH this summer. We invite you to visit our Mazda service center in Washington, PA to learn more.

These are difficult times for everybody, but it's our essential workers that are really putting themselves on the line to help people in need of general health care of emergency medical attention. With that in mind, our Washington, PA Mazda dealership is proud to participate in a program from our favorite brand that keeps essential workers and their vehicles on the road. With the Mazda Essential Car Care Program, we're offering free oil changes and car cleaning at our service center, and this goes for drivers with any kind of vehicle, not just for Mazda owners. Take a…

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.

If your vehicle pulls to one side when you're driving in Washington, PA, that's a sign that it's time for a wheel alignment. A number of situations can cause your vehicle to go out of alignment, including large potholes, rough road and occasionally hitting curbs and medians.

Lack of proper alignment can cause uneven tire wear and shorten the life of your tires. It can also cause you to constantly correct your steering, causing you added stress when driving. Other signs of misalignment include vibration in the steering wheel.

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…

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.

Vehicle maintenance does not have to take a lot of commitment, but you do need to spend a few extra minutes to keep your car in good working order. Those few minutes will save you hours or more and will also keep your wallet happy. You should make it a habit to check your fluids and tire pressure before you go anywhere, and get your car serviced here at Budd Baer Mazda regularly. You should also get your brakes serviced at least every year or 12,000 miles to ensure proper function.

It is a proven fact that once a consumer finds a brand that they have a positive experience with that they are bound to become a loyal fan and continue to support the brand through their business. Budd Baer Mazda sees many familiar faces in our dealership from the Washington, PA area  so it comes as no surprise to us to learn that the Mazda brand has the most loyal owners in the automotive industry…