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When it comes to keeping your Mazda running all year long, the team of service experts at Fox Mazda are here for you. Our team has the skills and tools you can count on to make sure that you get the right service for the right price here in the Kentwood area.

 

Expert Mazda Service

Trusting the team of service professionals here at Fox Mazda is easy when you see how easy it is to schedule your appointment, and when you see the results when you pick it up. No matter if it's something little like a routine oil…

Why Fox Mazda Service Center?

Trusting any old garage when it comes to servicing and maintaining your Mazda car or SUV can be risky, that's why you should choose the Mazda experts at Fox Mazda. We'll make sure your vehicle gets the repairs it needs, quickly and affordably. The last thing you want to do is have to drive all over our state just to find the right service center for your needs. Our team of factory-trained technicians knows each and every Mazda inside and out, so you'll have peace of mind every time you bring your…

 

A Little Goes a Long Way

It might not seem like a necessary time to get your car in for a routine service check, but autumn brings colder temperatures, falling leaves, and of course, the end of hot summer days. You already know you should bring your Mazda in for service before the summer, but what about before fall?

Get Your Fall Auto Care Here in Grand Rapids

It's easy to get just what you need when it comes to auto maintenance and service here in the Kentwood area. The most important steps you can take to keep your…

The weather is warming, the sun is coming out, and spring is here! Of course, the changing of the seasons means it's time for a good spring cleaning, and this should definitely extend to your Mazda -vehicle as well. If you're not sure where to begin with your spring car cleaning, then we have a quick list of 4 spring car care tips to help you out. Check them out below and start your spring on the right foot:

 

Also commonly known as hydraulic fluid, brake fluid is an essential component of any vehicle's braking system. The various parts of the braking system will not operate without this fluid and the vehicle will not able to stop. The fluid delivers the force of the braking motion to the wheels and it is this pressure that stops the movement of the car.

Although the function and importance of brake fluid are easy to understand, there is a wide variety of fluids on the market today. The two primary types of brake fluid are glycol-based fluids and silicon-based fluids. The…

In the past, automobiles were not as sophisticated as they are now. It was a rule that car oil needed to be changed every 1500 to 3000 miles. However, advancements in the technology of automobile engine, as well as oil chemistry, now allow for vehicles that can now go anywhere from 5000 to 10000 miles without an oil change.

The engine that is presently in your car now is many generations newer than the original engines that were on the market several decades ago. One can quickly see that better oils have been made through the years...

When the tires on your car begin to wear, patterns can certainly emerge. This is why it is so important that the car is taken to the dealership service center to have the tires inspected and then rotated every 5,000 miles.

Replacing a tire is essential to remain safe in your vehicle. The mistake that many people make when replacing a tire is using the wrong size.

Your Mazda car or SUV takes you all around the Grand Rapids area in pursuit of adventure. Routine maintenance, including a seasonal car check-up, can serve as one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to extend the life of your vehicle.

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Seasonal vehicle maintenance during the fall is important as you prepare for the coming winter season.

The team of staff members at Fox Mazda is always focused on keeping our customers informed in the event of any issues that lead to a recall. Unfortunately Mazda just made an announcement of a wide ranging recall with an estimated total of 2,300,000 vehicles affected worldwide. The root of the issue stems from a problematic reaction that road salt can have on the rear hatches of certain models, which can cause it to break entirely.