Insuring The Shine: Protecting Your Car’s Coat of Paint

Florida drivers can testify to that annoying time of the year on all major highways in the sunshine state where flying specks with a death wish fly into oncoming traffic. Love bug season is that time of year where Florida drivers find themselves scrapping the remnants of these paint dissolving pests off the front of their cars but these are just one of the many threats to your cars coat of paint that you may not be ready to combat. Dealerships like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL offer ways to make sure your car’s paint is protected and insured so you will maintain a sharp looking vehicle for many years.

GlassCoat by Simoniz are one of the best ways Mazda owners are able to protect their car’s exterior from various hazards. GlassCoat is a clear coat that reacts with hydrogen and oxygen to form a permanent glass-like coat unlike wax or polish which only lasts temporarily. Not only does it help protect your car from things like acid rain, tree sap, bird waste, hard water, UV damage, decaying insects, and ice melting agents, it will cover the repair and replacement of paint if it gets damaged unlike manufacturer warranties.

For more about products to protect your Mazda’s appearance, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to find out how a Mazda Expert can help you today!

Alternative Maintenance: Other Options For Service Plans

When purchasing a new vehicle it is important to bear in mind that eventually you will need maintenance performed on your vehicle and those are future costs that are out of your control in determining how much you will have to spend. Most dealerships offer multiple ways to pay for your service upfront to cover several routine maintenance appointments. On Monday, we talked about how Mazda has a solution for customers called the Mazda Total Advantage which is a customizable service plan that helps lock customers in at a low price. Today, we are going to look at a non-manufacturer service plan offered by Zurich.

With Zurich, you are able to choose your plan by service intervals (3,000 miles, 3,750 miles, 5,000 miles, 7,500 miles, and 10,000 miles) or an annual contract ranging from one to five years. This service contract covers tire rotations, chassis lubrication, engine oil and filter change, fluid check and change, routine inspections, and more. Not only does it cover your service visit, but it comes with emergency roadside assistance including towing service, flat tire changes, gas and fluid delivery, and more. Companies like Zurich offer a great alternative service plan when customers pass on the manufacturers plan.

For more information about service plans, maintenance and service or anything Mazda, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. 

Knowing Your Mazda's Condition In Simple Terms

Getting your vehicle serviced at a Mazda dealership allows Mazda owners to have peace of mind knowing that their Mazda will be receiving the Mazda Full Circle Service inspection. After a routine service visit at your local Mazda dealership, your Mazda Service Specialist will give you a copy of the Mazda Full Circle Service Report Card. This form will indicate the condition of key components on your Mazda including fluid levels, tire pressure, brake pad condition.

This easy to use form will offer technical condition reports by grading it green, yellow or red. Anything marked green is in working order and will not wear out or need attention before the next scheduled service interval. Items marked yellow are showing signs of wear and will need attention during the next service interval but are not expected to fail between then. Finally, items marked red are in need of repair or replacement immediately to continue safe operation.

To schedule a service visit to have your Mazda treated to a Mazda Full Circle Service inspection, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

One of The Many Ways A Mazda Expert Can Help You

The information shared on this blog is provided by the Mazda Experts at Don Mealey's Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL just 1 mile north of the Florida Mall. Mazda owners in the Central Florida area can speak to our Mazda Experts in person where they will do everything they can to make sure you have a great experience. Here is what one of our customers recently said about us on DealerRater:

"This was my second trip to Sport Mazda for service on my car and I wasn't disappointed. Even though they were obviously swamped with customers Brian made sure to take his time talking to me. He also worked with me to make sure the quote I received last time I was at Mazda was the price on the invoice. Not many people would do that. It shows how much Sport Mazda actually cares for their customers, not just their bottom line." - danieldansby on 9/2/2012

Located at 6239 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, FL, the Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda are set on making your visit a satisfying experience by taking care of any questions and concerns. Visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to see how a Mazda Expert can help you today or to schedule a service appointment with a Mazda Certified Service Expert.

Getting Your Mazda Serviced At A Dealership

Keeping your Mazda serviced and well maintained is one way to ensure it has a long life on the road ahead. The time will come when your Mazda will need to receive some type of maintenance and deciding whether to do it at a Mazda dealership or a big brand fix-all chain auto shop. The Mazda Experts at the LivingWithMyMazda.com blog would like to offer you a glimpse of what you will get if you visit a Mazda dealership to get your vehicle serviced.

The dealership featured in the video is Don Mealey's Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL and home of the Mazda Experts! If you have any questions, comments, or conerns about Mazda's or getting your Mazda serviced, please visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to see how a Mazda Expert can help you today.