Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

Like all of us here at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, you’re probably beginning to look forward to your tax refund. You could spend that money on anything; a giant pizza party for you and your friends (or just you), 700 pairs of socks to get you through the rest of the winter, or one very expensive pair of jeans. However, we’d like to implore you to invest that money wisely this tax season – in your car, truck, or SUV.

Before you make that road trip on the snow or ice make sure you’ve packed a vehicle safety kit to ensure you’re prepared for any icy emergency.

Getting your car washed and waxed on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to preserve its paint and keep it looking nice. It makes you feel good when you’re driving in a clean vehicle. Removing other environmental contaminants such as salt, tree sap, and bugs also goes a long way to making your car’s paint last longer.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’re all about keeping you in the know. Today, we’d like to give you some advice on maintaining the resale value of your car, truck, or SUV.

Everyone knows to get routine tire care every so often. Tire rotations, alignments, and even replacements are necessary to ensure your tires stay in competent condition and don’t pose any harm when you’re driving. At Lake Ridge Automotive, it’s important to us that your tires perform well and are safe to be on the road. Routine maintenance is sometimes not enough to get the most out of your tires. Here are just a few tips and steps to extending the lifespan of your tires, so they can continue to take you wherever you need for as long as you need.

Are your ball joints going bad? Here’s how to tell, and why you should care, from the experts at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Lake Ridge Automotive will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.