Tire Care in Fredericksburg, VA
Keeping your tires in good condition saves you money and ensures your drives around town are smooth. At Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg, our Service Center has seen it all and wants to relay our tried and true tips to keep your tires lasting as long as possible. Keep reading to learn more!
Inspecting Tires at Home
Tire care starts at home. The next time you park your car in the garage, take a moment to quickly inspect the tires. Look for dry rot, bulges, rips, or even rusty nails you may have picked up on the way to Old Mill Park. When you have time, we also recommend using a tire gauge to check the pressure. Some vehicles may come with tire pressure monitoring systems. An alert will show up on the dashboard if your pressure drops below recommended levels. Finally, try the penny test to check on wear. Place Lincoln’s head into the tread. Do you see his face looking back at you? Unfortunately, that’s not a good sign, as it’s likely time for tire replacements.
Driving Tips for Maximizing Tire Life
Taking care of your tires extends to your time driving around Fredericksburg. Avoiding potholes is important, so lower your speed and scan the area. Avoiding other obstacles in the street like glass or nails can be challenging, especially in low visibility conditions, but it can potentially help you avoid a flat. Another crucial aspect of extending your Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, or Ascent’s tires is preventing wear. The way to do this is through our wheel alignment service. Our technicians switch where the wheels are placed to ensure even use.
Spare Tire
While inspecting your tires and maximizing their lifespan is crucial, sometimes the unexpected happens and you get a flat tire. That’s why a spare tire is kept on board the vehicle so you won’t get stranded on the side of the road. It’s typically kept under the trunk cargo floor or outside of the rear exterior of the vehicle. However, while a spare can save the day, it’s not designed for long-term use. In fact, you shouldn’t use it for more than 50 miles or go above 50 MPH, so avoiding I-95 will be crucial until you buy a proper replacement. Visit our Tire Center to get new tires!
How Often Should You Check Tire Pressure?
- If your vehicle doesn't have a built-in tire pressure monitoring system, you should check on it monthly or right before undertaking a long road trip.
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Super happy with this dealership.
I will choose Sheehy again.
“ Steve Kane at the service desk and Gary the technician treated me with sympathy and respect. My vehicle and I were towed in after breaking down on I95. Even though the service department was busy, they looked at my outback in short order, explained and physically showed me the problem. They resolved my issue so that I could get back home safely. I appreciated that Gary spent time with me to show me the under belly of my car and pinpoint my problem and that he wrote a detailed explanation on the paperwork receipt. If I ever need service again in or near Fredericksburg, I will choose Sheehy again. ”
Everyone in the Sheehy sales department was truly awesome
“ Everyone in the Sheehy sales department was truly awesome! This is our second Subaru from Sheehy. Thank you Mia, Omair and Matt for all your help! I love our new car!!! ”
My experience was amazing!
“ My experience was amazing! Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. They did not mind taking extra time to answer all of my questions or that I took awhile reading through the contracts. I would definitely buy from here again. ”
Extremely professional sales services from Jorge Panozo. Very satisfied
Thanks Sheehy Subaru Team!
“ The whole Sheehy Subaru Team that help me get my 2023 Subaru WRX was great! Very helpful and informative! Sam did great job explaining the car. Matt definitely will put on them gloves to get you the best deal! Also Kurt directed it home and was very informative in the closing! Again Thanks Sheehy Subaru Team! ”
Easy, no nonsense purchase with Earl!
Zee is a great salesman,
“ Zee is a great salesman, walked us through all a Options for the ascents. Please give him something for his hardwork. He should be a sales manager. ”
Quick and friendly service.
Great experience!
“ Great experience! Friendly and knowledgable staff. Earl was the best. He was not "pushy", listened intently, and was supportive and respectful of our needs. Great car and dealership! They represent the Subaru brand well here in Fredericksburg. ”
Got a good price on a used vehicle.
“ Got a good price on a used vehicle. The whole process was very straightforward. Logan was awesome to deal with. Worth the 80 mile trip to get a great deal. ”
Phenomal car buying experience!
“ Phenomal car buying experience! Sam was super friendly and informative, without being pushy at all, like many salesmen I've encountered at past dealerships. Kurt was excellent at clearly explaining all of the financing details and making the paperwork process smooth and easy. You can really tell they actually care about their customers. Hard to find in this day and age. Highly recommend Sheehy Subaru! ”
Knowledgeable
“ Beverly Riley was both very knowledgeable about her products and helpful throughout the process. Excited about our first Suby! Thanks gang! ”
Great job
“ Great job on my service visit ”
Goes the extra mile
“ I gave a high review because of Dixie. She is a major asset to your company. Always cheerful and goes the extra mile for all of your clients. I was there long enough to see her work with other customers and was extremely impressed. Thank you Dixie S. For making my experience enjoyable. ”
Great Value
“ Friendly, good selection, great value. Overall a great experience. I've already recommended Sheehy Subaru to a family member. ”
Great Service
“ Great service. Kept informed throughout the service. ”
Went the extra mile
“ Everybody was extremely sensitive to my needs. Josh the manager and Dixie went the extra mile for me in every way ”
Highly Recommended
“ Earl was very friendly to deal with and was highly recommended.. He was also very knowledgeable about Subaru's.We love the Forrester, and my family friend purchased the car for me and has bought many Subaru's from Earl in the past, we specifically went to Sheehy to see if Earl still worked there and was glad to see him and purchase a car from him again. ”
Accommodating and helpful.
“ The service personnel are accommodating and helpful. ”
“ Super happy with this dealership. Found my dream car online, used. Had all my stuff in order, and went to the dealership and was out of there in an hour and a half with my new car. Super easy process. Really nice sales people and finance people. I hate haggling and this dealership doesn't believe in haggling. The price of the car was more than fair. For all the bells and whistles that it had on it. Sam was fantastic, and helped me through the whole process. ”