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There are times in life when the unexpected happens and it puts a strain on our financial resources. When that happens, it can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety. In the event that those stressful situations occur with your vehicle, it can be devastating. If you are faced with auto repair bills that are putting a burden on your monthly budget, the team at Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno might have some relief for you. Our service center offers service financing for people who have auto maintenance and car repair bills that are making things financially difficult.

Do you plan on taking any trips this summer? If you're like most Americans, you probably have a vacation or get-away planned for this season. It might be a good idea to get some Mopar® seasonal service for you Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM vehicle from the service center at Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno, in Reno, NV, before you head out. Getting this car maintenance performed will give you the comfort in knowing that your car, truck, SUV, or minivan is ready for the challenges of the season ahead.

One of the most important features of any vehicle is the headlights. Without them lighting your way, it would be difficult to drive in the dark. In fact, in some locations you could receive a fine for driving with no headlights turned on at night. Certainly, headlights are a necessity either way.

A differential is used by automobile manufacturers as a way to help you maintain traction around turns while preventing damage from occurring to your vehicle. Depending on the type of vehicle that you have (performance vehicle, SUV, etc.), you may have an open differential, limited-slip differential, locking differential, or torque-vectoring differential. Each performs differently.

Having a portable battery charging inside the trunk of your vehicle is a very wise investment to make if you own your own automobile. While you can call up a company to come and charge your battery for you, it's a lot more convenient to take care of this process on your own. 

Buying Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, or Fiat vehicle is an investment. You want to protect your investment, and the best way to do this is to purchase a Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan. Mopar is a factory-backed extended service warranty that goes beyond the standard factory service warranty.

Your engine is filled with precision parts that each have a very specific job. In the tight confines of your engine, these systems work side by side, often complimenting each other. In order to keep the fluids or gases in one system from invading another, even if they perform complementary functions, a division is necessary.

You need to be able to put the right amount of pressure on your brake pads to have them stop your car safely and effectively. When the point comes that you are feeling as if you're stepping on a sponge or have to slam your foot down extra hard to brake in time, these clear signs that your brake pedals need to be inspected and possibly repaired.

Although motor oil is an essential fluid for your vehicle, there are a few myths about it to take into consideration. You've likely heard that dark oil means that you need to get it changed because there are too many components being filtered through. When additives begin working in your motor, they can sometimes turn the color of your oil darker.

The two terms, oversteer and understeer, are two vehicle dynamics used to describe a vehicle's sensitivity to its steering. Oversteer is what will occur when a car steers by more than what is commanded by the driver. The understeer will happen when the vehicle drives less than the amount controlled by its driver.