There’s no doubt about it: a high-performing, precision-engineered Mazda SUV can tackle some of the most challenging roads and demanding driving conditions. Unfortunately, it’s also true that certain harmful driving habits can damage some of the components you rely upon, requiring immediate Mazda service. Here are three negative driving habits that bring people to the Tumminia Mazda service department.
Ignoring Warning Lights
This might seem like a no-brainer, but we’ve performed some very involved and costly repairs because someone ignored their dashboard warning lights! A Mazda SUV has a sophisticated network of sensors that can detect something wrong with one or more components. Even if you don’t notice anything different while on the road, continuing to drive while a warning indicator is lit invites potentially expensive and dangerous damage to your vehicle!
Hitting Potholes or Speed Bumps
Sometimes, you’ll come across an obstacle on the road that you can’t avoid—when that happens, it’s important to take it slow! Even the toughest SUV can suffer damage to its body, wheel alignment, or exhaust system if regularly driven too fast into potholes, curbs, or speed bumps or when you take a chance driving over a bit of debris in the road (you should see what a plastic shopping bag can do to a driveshaft).
Braking Too Hard
You depend on your brakes to keep you and your passengers safe; make sure you’re treating them right in return! Braking too suddenly or for an extended period (say, while driving down a long hill) can wear out the pads or discs much more quickly than you might expect, requiring immediate service or replacement to function correctly.
Schedule MAZDA Service in Olathe, KS
If you recognize any of these habits in your driving style, the best thing to protect you and your SUV is to modify your driving style and schedule Mazda service without delay. Contact Tumminia Mazda today to inquire about current service specials or to schedule an appointment for auto service in the Kansas City area!
