Visibility Maintenance
Ways to Boost Your GM Vehicle's Visibility for Driving in San Angelo, TX
An important facet of vehicle safety is ensuring you have clear visibility behind the wheel of your Buick or GMC. You need the windshield to be unblemished and the road ahead to be brightly illuminated. That’s why we at Mitchell Buick-GMC recommend these important services for all drivers in San Angelo, Texas.
Maintaining the headlights and lenses
Clean foggy headlights
Even a bright bulb won’t shine a bright path if the lens cover gets filthy, and it’s common for many cars in Texas to have dirty or dull lenes. What can you do to fix this? Clean your car’s headlight covers inside and out. A simple fix for foggy headlights is a mix of toothpaste and baking soda. Rub this abrasive solution onto the outside of the lens surface to scrub off any layers of yellowing. This is due to the polycarbonate plastic tainting from UV rays. You may also need to remove the lens and clean the inside, too.
Align the direction
Keep the lights aligned so they converge on the same point on the road. Car lights can become misaligned or unbalanced over time, so dull lights could be a sign of alignment gone askew. The best way to fix this on your GMC Yukon is to have a professional mechanic do it for you. It takes special equipment to balance and adjust the bulb directions successfully and without breaking the machinery.
Replacing the vehicle’s headlamp bulbs
When should you replace your car’s bulbs?
The most obvious instance when you’d need a new lightbulb for your GMC Acadia or Buick Encore GX is when you notice that the light is shining only from one side of the car while you’re driving at night. That’s when most people realize their GM vehicle has a burnt-out bulb. Another way to spot a dead light is to perform a walkaround outside your car with all the lights switched on. This also lets you see if any brake or turning lights are broken, too. If they have, bring your GMC or Buick to our dealership in San Angelo for new bulbs. We carry all bulbs for new and old Buick and GMC models. Remember, the bright thing to do when you have a dead bulb is to visit Mitchell Buick-GMC right away!
Cleaning the windshield and wiper blades
Keeping the windshield clean
You won’t have a safe view of the road if your car’s windshield glass is dirty. Buy a windshield-safe glass cleaner made for automobiles that won’t harm the tinting. Use every month it to keep the glass crystal clear and remove gunk like dead bugs. If a chip or crack ever forms in the windshield, have the service technicians at Mitchell Buick-GMC repair or replace the glass before it gets worse. When to get new wiper blades? Although we don’t get much rainfall here in arid San Angelo, it’s important to keep your wiper blades intact. Clean, soft wiper blades should be flush against the windshield glass when the rubber glides across it. Otherwise, it will miss spots and then smear dirt across the surface in streaks — making it even harder to see through. Every month, take a paper towel and wipe the rubber blade to remove grime. How often should you buy new wiper blades for your GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave? We recommend one every year for drivers living near San Angelo. The sweltering summer heat can cause even high-quality rubber blades to dry out and crack. Bring your sedan, truck, or SUV to Mitchell Buick-GMC for new wiper blades during your next oil change or service checkup.
Having trouble seeing in San Angelo? Mitchell Buick-GMC wants to keep your visibility crystal-clear behind the wheel. Schedule a service appointment today. It’s clear why so many people trust our dealership for their vehicle maintenance needs.