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Air conditioning makes driving during the summer months a delight, ensuring everyone stays deliciously cool. Schedule air conditioning maintenance at your nearest Lincoln dealership, and you'll stay cool no matter how hot it is outside. 1. Vibrations Shaking or vibrations are never a good sign, and your AC system is no exception. If you feel vibrations in the cabin when the AC is switched on, something isn't quite right. It could be a problem with your AC, such as the idle air control, or it may be an issue with your car's power source, such as the spark plugs. A technician at your local dealership will be able to run diagnostics and carry out any maintenance required. 2. Lack of Airflow Your AC should blast out from the vents, cooling your Lincoln's cabin quickly and efficiently. If the airflow is weak from one or more of the vents, it may be due to dirty or blocked cabin air filters, or there may be an underlying problem with the blower motors. It's advisable to have your cabin air filters changed periodically to prevent blockages from occurring. Check your handbook to find out how often Lincoln recommends filter changes for your model. 3. Warm Air The exact temperature of your AC will depend on the temperature outside, as it typically blows around 30-35 degrees cooler. This means that no matter how hot the weather is, your AC should feel cool. If the AC feels noticeably warm, it's a clear sign that maintenance is needed. It could be as simple as topping off the refrigerant levels, but it could also mean there's a problem with the compressor. 4. Unpleasant Odors When you first switch the AC on, you may notice a dusty odor, especially if it's not been used for a while. If the odor persists, or it smells more like mold or mildew, your AC system may need cleaning. Water is designed to collect inside the system, but if it's not able to drain away or it's left standing, it's not unusual for mold or mildew to start growing. 5. It Keeps Switching Off One issue you may encounter is an AC system that feels cool but keeps randomly switching itself off. This isn't necessarily a fault, as it's designed to do this under certain conditions, such as heavy acceleration or when the target temperature has been met. If you notice the AC is cycling more rapidly, or it's turning off without any good reason, there may be a fault with the compressor. Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance at Your Local Lincoln Dealership If you notice any of the above signs, your local dealership can test your AC system to identify the problem. It's a good idea to have regular AC maintenance even if you don't have any malfunctions, to keep the system working at its best. Our certified technicians can perform any maintenance and repairs needed to keep your AC working at its best. To schedule an appointment, contact us today at Steet-Ponte Lincoln in Yorkville, NY.

Replacing a car battery is a pretty quick and easy job for your Lincoln dealership. If you mention that your battery seems faulty, then the process of getting a battery replacement might be done even faster. By telling them all the battery-related symptoms your car is having, you're giving them the ability to go straight to the probable root of all your car's problems. more 5 Signs Your Lincoln Needs a Battery Replacement at Your Lincoln Dealership 1. Your Dashboard Lights Begin Flickering Your car's battery is responsible for powering on a lot of the accessories and illuminated components in your vehicle. The lights all get their power from the battery, from the headlights to the lights on the dashboard. If the dashboard lights start flickering or become dimmer, then visit the dealer to get your battery checked straight away. 2. Your Battery Is Old A car battery lasts between three and five years, though yours may stay working for even longer. However, that doesn't mean it's working at full capacity, and it's probably close to the end of its life. If you recall that it's been more than five years since your battery was last replaced, then it's a good idea to mention it to the dealer. 3. Your Accessories Are Slow If your windows are rolling slowly, your phone takes forever to charge, and your heated seats are barely lukewarm, then you might have a battery problem on your hands. When the battery starts failing, various accessories begin to malfunction or slow down. 4. Your Engine Won't Start If your engine stays asleep when it's time to wake it up, then there could be any number of issues going on. However, jumpstarting your car will give you an indication of whether or not your battery is the problem. If your car starts up and stays running after it's been jump-started, then your battery needed an extra jolt to get it to spring to life. If your car starts up but quickly turns off again, then your alternator is probably the problem. If jumpstarting your car does nothing, then the issue lies elsewhere. 5. Your Engine Turns Over Slowly If your engine acts like it's groggily waking up from a very long sleep and is having a hard time roaring to life, then you might have a problem with your battery. Various other problems can cause slow start-ups, too, so get to the dealer so your car can be thoroughly inspected. Next time you need to replace your vehicle's battery, come to Steet-Ponte Lincoln in Yorkville, NY. Our service department is open from 8 AM until 5 PM Mondays through Fridays and 8 AM to 12 AM on Saturdays.

If you're considering getting a new car, then visit your Lincoln dealership. That way, you can easily trade in your old one before shopping for your next one. There are lots of trade-in benefits that make trading in your vehicle at the dealership a highly appealing option. more 4 Trade-in Benefits When Trading in Your Vehicle at Your Lincoln Dealership 1. Trading in Is Quick Trading in a car is a lot faster than selling one privately. Getting your car ready to be sold and then setting up ads takes time. Talking to the people interested in buying your car is also time-consuming. Trading in your car doesn't have many steps at all. The car will need to be appraised, but once that's done, the most time-consuming part is over. The appraisal itself won't usually take long, either. You can then negotiate a good price and get the paperwork signed. 2. Trading in Is Convenient You don't have to do much of anything when you trade in a vehicle. The most you really have to do is negotiate a little. It also doesn't hurt to research the value of your car online before heading to the dealership, but that's a very simple, quick task you can do on the Kelley Blue Book website. You have to talk to lots of different buyers and supervise test drives when you're selling your car privately, making the process a lot more involved. If you value convenience and a hands-off approach, then trading in is highly beneficial. 3. Trading in Can Fund Your Down Payment When you trade in your car at the dealership, you can knock the value of your old car straight off the down payment of your new one. It could cover some or all of this payment, and you may even have some money left over to lower the remaining cost of your new vehicle. This gets you lower monthly payments, as you have to borrow less to buy your new car. Doing this also limits the number of financial transactions you need to make. The value of the trade-in can be taken off the price of the new car without the money being sent to your account first, making the process a lot faster. 4. Trading in Is Secure Trading in your vehicle lets you deal exclusively with a trusted, legitimate business. You don't have to negotiate a deal with a stranger and then arrange to accept a large payment from them. If you're accepting a large payment, then it'll be from a business that has done this thousands of times. Every transaction is guaranteed to be secure, and that can bring you great peace of mind. Come to Steet-Ponte Lincoln in Yorkville, NY, when you're ready to trade your car in and get a new one. Get in touch at 680-219-6005.