Shore Drive Auto World
Shore Drive Auto World is located at 5657 Shore Drive in Virginia Beach, VA. We are at the corner of Diamond Springs Rd and Shore Drive, directly across from the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.
With over 70 years of sales experience, the staff of Shore Drive Auto World specializes in YOU, the customer. Our finance department has over 20 lenders ranging from credit union financing to programs for the credit challenged. Either way, our staff will place you in a vehicle that is perfect for your auto needs as well as your budget.
Being family owned, Shore Drive Auto World boasts a special understanding of customer service. Every vehicle sold comes with a CARFAX report, a warranty and a sales professional to answer any questions you may have in the future. In fact, Customer Service is so important to us that our motto is “If we don’t take care of our customers, someone else will”. Our professional sales team aims to take care of your needs for life. So come on down to Shore Drive Auto World and experience the evolution of auto sales.
Avoid Surprise, Winterize
- Battery – Cold weather is hard on batteries, so it’s wise to check the battery and charging system for optimum performance. Because batteries don’t always give warning signs before they fail, it is advisable to replace batteries that are more than three years old.
- Antifreeze – Antifreeze (coolant) should be flushed and refilled at least every two years in most vehicles. As a reminder, do not add 100 percent antifreeze as full-strength antifreeze actually has a lower freeze point than when mixed with water.
- Brakes – Have the brake system checked. Brakes are critical to vehicle safety and particularly important when driving on icy or snow-covered roads.
- Tires – Check the tire tread depth and tire pressure, including the spare. If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly as tires lose pressure when temperatures drop.
- Oil – Be diligent about changing the oil at recommended intervals and check the fuel, air and transmission filters at the same time. Consider changing to low-viscosity oil in winter, as it will flow more easily between moving parts when cold. In sub-zero driving temperatures, drop oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30 as thickened oil can make it hard to start the car.
- Lights & Wipers – Make sure all exterior and interior lights are working so you can see and be seen. Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir and replace wiper blades that are torn, cracked or don’t properly clean your windshield.
A Resolution You Should Keep: Be Car Care Aware
To be car care aware, the council recommends incorporating the following service interval schedule items as part of your New Year”s resolution:
- Perform monthly checks of tire pressure and the condition of tires, lights and windshield washer fluid. The vehicle should also be cleaned monthly.
- Every three months or per the owner”s manual, check the engine oil and filter, check the levels of other fluids including automatic transmission, power steering and brake, and check the battery and cables, belts and hoses. The exhaust and fuel filter should also be checked at this interval.· Every six months or 6,000 miles, the chassis lubrication should be checked and windshield wipers should be replaced.· Every 12 months or 12,000 miles, the brakes, spark plugs, coolant and steering and suspension should be checked.
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