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At Dick Dyer Volvo Cars, we want you to know that even in the midst of changing times, our commitment to you hasn't changed. That's why, even with restrictions in place, our sales and service departments remain open to serve you.

That means that if you have an urgent repair or maintenance need on your vehicle, you can get it taken care of now rather than having to wait for the quarantine to be over. Plus, you can buy the vehicle of your dreams to prepare for all those fun road trips you plan to take around Lexington…

When you turn the key in the ignition in the morning, the battery provides power for the starter to turn over the engine. If the starter is malfunctioning, it won't be too long before it will go out, and you don't want to be left stranded. What signs should you look out for, then?

One sign of a bad starter is a grinding sound when you start your car. Grinding in the starter can damage the flywheel. If you turn on the ignition and you hear a whirring sound but not a cranking sound, the flywheel is not…

Worn down tires can be very dangerous to drive on. If you are not sure when you should replace your tires, you can measure them to find out. If your tread depth is nearing 2/32 of an inch, it is time to replace your tires. But if you do not have a tire tread depth gauge to accurately measure the depth of your tread, there is another trick you can do.