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In many cases, tire blowouts are due to improper air pressure. Under-inflation will decrease the amount of weight that your vehicle is able to carry. The internal pieces of the tire will also weaken. Additionally, your tire is more likely to overheat if the tire pressure is too low. That is why your tire pressure needs to be checked at least once a month. Low tire pressure can easily be corrected by adding air to your tires.

Overloading your vehicle can also do a lot of damage to your tire. You should check to see how much your vehicle will…

Your winter survival kit will help you stay warm if you happen to get stuck on the side of the road. It can also help you get out of a bad situation. You need to have warm blankets and an extra set of clothes. It is also a good idea for you to purchase a sleeping bag. You should purchase non-perishable food because you do not know how long it will take to get the help that you need. This includes foods such as a bag of crackers, peanut butter and canned food with a pop top.

The exterior of your car needs special care if you're going to keep the exterior looking glossy. At BEN BISSETT CHEVROLET, INC., we love helping customers maintain the beauty of their vehicles, and we have a couple of tips on how you can keep your vehicle's exterior looking great for years to come.

One of the first things that you should do after you've thoroughly washed the outside of your car is look for any chips in the paint or rust spots. Sand out the rust spots; then, fill in any chips in the paint with a…

Did you know that the tires on your car are one of the most important safety features? This is because they provide a cushion between your vehicle and the road. Without them, every time you hit a bump in the road, it would feel like hitting a very hard object. 

Most Mercer, PA drivers have their winter wiper blades put on when having their tires changed over. These two services can make a world of difference when it comes to safe driving during the cold weather season. At Ben Bissett Chevrolet, Inc., we've got a nice selection of winter wiper blades for meeting a diverse range of needs. 

Like many Mercer, PA drivers, sending your kids back to school probably means putting a lot of additional demand on your car. Moreover, for most, the back-to-school season comes just as the weather is starting to change. At Ben Bissett Chevrolet, Inc., we want to share three solid reasons to bring your vehicle in for back-to-school service today.

Many people prefer conventional oil over synthetic oil because it is cheaper. However, it is best for you to use synthetic oil. It has many benefits. Even though the initial cost of the synthetic oil is higher, you can save money in the long run. The synthetic oil will allow you to go longer without getting an oil change. You may not have to get your oil changed for 7,500 to 15,000 miles.

There are also fewer impurities in the synthetic oil. There are additives in the synthetic oil that allow it to be self-cleaning. This will help…

We work with drivers all over the wider Mercer, PA area. We can provide the oil change help you require.

Have you ever put any thought behind how your car comes to a halt as you press the brake pedal? Many of us take the small parts of our vehicles for granted, but once you learn how a brake pad works and how vital they are to the safety of your car, you just may pay more attention to them.

As you press the brake pedal, a cylinder is activated and sends brake fluid through various lines attached to the calipers. These calipers engage the brake pads, which then apply pressure to the rotor directly connected to the wheel.

Considering…

Prudent Mercer drivers have detailed winter maintenance checklists. They know that the right car care ahead of the cold season can both protect the value of their vehicles and ensure the safety of everyone riding in them. At Ben Bissett Chevrolet, we're eager to share two wintertime car care tips that are essential for meeting both of these goals.

Give Your Car a Good Wax

When the roads ice over, you can guarantee that you'll soon be driving over large accumulations of salt and brine that have been set down to expedite melting. If allowed to rest on…