Winterize Your Car in Three Easy Steps

CROCE'S BULLETIN

News for Your Car and Safety

October 2013

Greetings!

Be Car Care Aware has named October Fall Car Care Month. Getting your vehicle regularly inspected and maintained saves you time, money, and hassle. The Car Care Council, www.carcare.org,

makes it easy to stay on top of routine maintenance

with a free personalized car care schedule and email reminders.

Visit Croce Transmission now for $20 dollars off any maintenance service over $100.

Here are three of the most important maintenance tips to keep you on the road during the cold-weather months.

Here are three of the most important maintenance

tips to keep you on the road during the cold-weather

months. Croce's will perform free inspections on belts, hoses, fluids, lights, the battery and more during October to help you prepare your car for winter.

Check your battery- Cold weather is hard on batteries, and it's a good idea to inspect the connectors for corrosion and test the battery before winter weather arrives. Consider replacing your battery now if it's near the end of its lifespan.

Heater and defroster- It's dangerous to try to

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drive a vehicle with a defroster on the fritz, and a working heater is a necessity in New England. Get them inspected to make sure they are working properly to make sure you have good visibility and comfort.

Tires- Check both the treads. Fall is the perfect time for routine tire rotation and an alignment if you need it. Look for bulges and bald spots to prevent dangerous blow-outs. Cold weather affects tire pressure, so be sure to check it weekly during the winter months.

Take a road trip- After you get your vehicle winterized, take an afternoon to enjoy the

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beauty of Connecticut. Explore haunted

houses, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and

more. Whether it's a chili cook-off or a spooky event, you'll find all the information you need to find some fall fun at www.halloweennewengland.com/connecticut.

Fall Cleanup at Croce's

A special thank you to the Croce's Transmission team for the excellent job they did during our annual fall clean up. We are now extra organized, clean, and safe to provide even better service for our customers.

Come to Croce's Transmission Specialists to get your vehicle maintained-and-stay safe!

We can't wait to see you here in the shop!

Drive Safely,

Maryann Croce

Croce's Transmission Specialists

203-845-8899

Email Maryann
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In This Issue

Three Important Tips to Keep You on the Road during the Cold-weather

Fall Cleanup at Croce's

Croce's has a Loaner Vehicle

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Chances are your car is the second largest investment next to your home. Care for it properly and it will deliver the performance, lasting value and enjoyment you need and expect. A properly maintained car offers the greatest return on investment by performing safely and dependably for you and your family. Proper maintenance also helps you avoid more costly repairs down the road.

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Croce's is proud to be certified as a Female Friendly auto service and repair center.

That means that when your car is serviced at Croce's you can be assured you're in a safe environment and can rely on reliable expert automotive advice.

I look forward to seeing you!

Maryann Croce