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The last thing you want inside your expensive automotive investment is a bunch of pet hair. And at Mtn. View Lincoln, we care that you are informed of techniques for pet hair control. So, whether it's prevention or removal, here are a few pointers you should know:

If you are really nit-picky, you may just want to use a kennel or a cage to prevent your pet from moving freely inside the vehicle. Or at least you can use blankets or seat protectors to help avoid a hairy mess. Brushing your pet before entering the automobile is never a…

Wheel alignments are a relatively inexpensive part of auto maintenance yet one we tend to overlook. After spending money for new tires and having them balanced and/or rotated, we often feel we’ve spent enough time and money and are in a hurry to leave. At Mtn. View Lincoln, we want you to understand the importance of regular alignments.

When your wheels are misaligned, you might notice these signs.?

• Uneven or premature tire wear
• Vehicle will pull to the right or left without you turning the steering wheel
• The steering wheel is crooked despite you driving straight
• Tires begin…

You drive every day in Chattanooga. You depend on your car, and it needs maintenance services. At Mtn. View Lincoln, we want you to know the basics of car maintenance. All gasoline engines need a good battery. The battery gives the lighting system energy, and it powers the vehicle.

An exhausted battery needs to be serviced or replaced. Car batteries are complex. Your vehicle may need to be serviced by a professional automotive technician. When you bring your vehicle to our dealership, the technician will measure the voltage. The technician will also inspect the alternator. 
 

About every 5,000 miles, tires need to be rotated from front to back and side to side to ensure even tread wear. Otherwise, the life of the tires becomes shorter. When needing tire repairs or replacements, see one of our technicians at Mtn. View Lincoln.

Tires wear depending on the vehicle's drive type. The tires on front-wheel drive vehicles wear faster due to the friction they endure. Conversely, tires on rear-wheel-drive vehicles suffer more torque, which causes faster wear. By rotating the tires, the tread lasts longer. 

There are certain issues with a vehicle that can be difficult to diagnose. Problems with your suspension is one of these tough situations. Whether your suspension is suffering because of normal wear and tear or you have damage that has occurred, it's important to address these issues sooner than later. Let's look at some common signs of suspension problems:

• Your vehicle might feel like it's pulling to one side while you are in motion. You might have to constantly pull your steering wheel to the other side to correct the problem.
• If the ride seems bumpier than…