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Good Chevy maintenance keeps you safer on the road. With a well-kept car, you also enjoy smoother, more reliable rides, plus a higher resell price should you ever wish to trade up for another vehicle. To keep your car in tip-top shape, along with routine services at your local Chevy dealership, you must also respond quickly to indications of car trouble. Here are five warning signs not to be ignored. more 5 Signs Your Chevy Needs Maintenance Unusual Noises If your car starts making odd sounds, pay attention; any persistent noise could be an early warning of a serious fault. Whining, humming, or grinding from below might indicate a failing transmission. Knocking or ticking sounds from the engine might mean it's overheating and about to fail. Squealing brakes often points to worn-out brake pads. Whatever the noise, ask a trusted technician to figure out and fix the underlying malfunction. Strange Vibrations Chevy cars and trucks are engineered to perform smoothly and quietly under any condition. If you notice your ride getting bumpier with excessive vibrations, you may have uneven tires, misaligned wheels, or other issues with the suspension. Vibrations felt through the brake pedal or steering wheel might indicate a worn-out rotor disc. Any additional shaking means something is not quite right with your car. Misfiring Engine Various problems can lead to engine misfires, which cause the engine to cough, sputter, and shudder while losing power. Misfiring cylinders could result from a fault in the spark plugs, ignition coils, air filter, catalytic converter, or something else. One of our technicians can quickly diagnose and resolve the cause. Slow-Starting Engine Problems with the electrical system might make it hard to start your engine one morning. This could be due to a faulty battery or alternator, or issues inside the engine itself. The starter itself could be worn out. If your electrical system is faltering, you'll also have trouble with the other electronics throughout your car. Slipping Gears Trouble while shifting clearly points to the transmission, which is an enormously complex component that needs occasional fluid flushes. Symptoms of gearbox problems might include noisy or delayed shifting, sticking or slipping gears, or loud engine revving when you're trying to shift. Book Regular Chevy Maintenance at Your Chevy Dealership With routine maintenance, you're minimizing the risk of a problem evolving anywhere in your vehicle. It's far better to keep your car tuned up and in great shape with regular preventative maintenance than to wait for the aforementioned symptoms of a developing problem. We can set up a maintenance schedule that perfectly fits into your busy routine. Visit Steet Ponte Chevrolet in Herkimer, NY, today to have your car maintained by seasoned professionals. We're a local family-owned and run operation that's been helping out the area's drivers for decades.

Thursday, 06 May, 2021 The Steet Ponte Auto Group is HIRING at ALL LOCATIONS!! We have many positions open from Technicians, to Sales, to Office Staff! Message us here with your resume, or apply on www.steetponteautogroup.com Information for Technicians: We are a local and family owned and operated business, with a newly renovated store & state of the art shop, in house body shop, brand new break room for Service Department & Technicians, and plenty of space! This position is FULL TIME and includes health benefits, 401k, paid vacation, additional training through the manufacturer NO SUNDAYS, and ALL major holidays off! MUST have valid NYS driver's license. Responsibilities include: -Repairs and maintains cars and trucks. -Conduct diagnostic tests on vehicles and replace worn or damaged components. -Troubleshoot and repair a variety of engine systems to ensure that the proper repairs may be made to the customer’s satisfaction. -Carefully manage their time to ensure that repairs are made on schedule and the shop is as efficient as possible. To apply, send resume to Service Manager, Patrick Doherty: PDoherty@steetpontechevy.com or stop down to apply in person! Give us a call with any questions (315) 866-5080

Please help us congratulate Nate Stephens Jr. on his recent achievement of a GM Master Technician!! This is a HUGE accomplishment, and we celebrated yesterday with a luncheon in his honor! Pictured here is Steve Ponte Sr. (left) Nate (center) and Service Manager, Patrick Doherty (right.) There are a total of 12 categories and a number of courses for each that are required to become a GM Master Technician. Each category may consist of 1-5 or more classes providing a rigorous and extensive coursework. Nate now joins an exclusive class of World Class Technicians and we are very proud to have him right here at #SteetPonteChevy!! #GMMasterTechnician #ChevyService #FindNewRoads

We want you to know that we're dedicated to our employee & customer's health & safety during this time as we head into not only flu & cold season, but COVID-19 as well. We are complying with New York State Automobile Dealer's Association regulations and cleaning our facility every 2 hours per their instruction. We still have plexiglass in front of all desks, follow social distancing in all departments, and have cleaning supplies, extra masks, and hand sanitizer at every desk throughout our store. We have a professional cleaning company that still comes nightly to clean the dealership as well. Rest assured that your experience with our family and locally owned group of dealerships will not only be easy and enjoyable, but also SAFE! As a reminder, we still offer virtual vehicle sales. Service appointments can be made online or by phone, and both service and parts can be paid for over the phone as well!