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Are you traveling to Pigeon Forge or Greeneville for the holidays? With holiday travel being so unpredictable in so many ways, it pays to be prepared in every way possible. While ensuring that you have everything you need when you get to your location is important, ensuring that your vehicle is ready to make the trip is necessary. If you are looking for some winter service to help you get prepared for all of your upcoming travels, it may be a good idea to visit the service center at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Newport, TN. 

Are you interested in parting ways with your current vehicle? You don't have to go it alone. Instead of trying to sell your car by yourself, you can sell us your vehicle! At Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we're always looking for great pre-owned cars to add to our used inventory. We'll make a great offer on your used car, whether you purchase a car from us or not!

The tires are more than likely the most overlooked part of a car – and the most vulnerable. From worn treads to debris in the road, your tires are sensitive pieces of equipment that need to be cared for at all times. Luckily, we here at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram are willing to help you out. If you need tire service, our service center near Morristown is the place for you. Head over to our dealership to get your tires replaced or serviced at your convenience.

Keeping your vehicle in tip-top condition is something we're dedicated to here at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Drivers from Newport, Pigeon Forge and Morristown can easily schedule their next oil change or routine maintenance appointment online and from the comfort of home.

Our website is equipped with a helpful online service scheduler, which allows you to

While Ram, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles have excellent reliability ratings and can offer years of trouble-free performance, every car requires routine maintenance to keep it running smoothly. From something as simple as keeping your car clean to something as complicated as replacing the transmission, your vehicle will require both routine and long-term care from the moment you bring it home to Greeneville. Keeping up with maintenance can get you a better price when you go to sell it and can also help to avoid more expensive future problems by catching issues early!

 

While Ram, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles have excellent reliability ratings and can offer years of trouble-free performance, every car requires routine maintenance to keep it running smoothly. From something as simple as keeping your car clean to something as complicated as replacing the transmission, your vehicle will require both routine and long-term care from the moment you bring it home to Greeneville. Keeping up with maintenance can get you a better price when you go to sell it and can also help to avoid more expensive future problems by catching issues early.

Ever gotten a free spare tire? Usually, dealerships throw in a spare tire with a new car. These are temporary tires that are great for emergency situations. Lightweight and easy to handle, you can quickly replace a flat and get back on the road with a compact tire. If you don't have a spare tire, you can pick up a temporary tire or donut tire for less than $50. If you want to spend a bit more, you can upgrade to a full-size tire.

Full-size spare tires are meant to handle the load of your vehicle. You can drive…

As a driver, there are certain things about your vehicle that are vital to know. Because it eventually happens to everyone, one of these vital things to know is how to change a flat tire. It's best to plan ahead for this eventuality and make sure that you have all the necessary components on hand to ensure you are never stuck on the road.

When changing a flat tire make sure that you choose a safe spot. Then you'll want to loosen the lug nuts before you jack up your vehicle. Once the vehicle is lifted, remove the…

To start, always take extra precautions to be wearing gloves and safety glasses if you have to touch or be near the car battery.

Once both cars are nose-to-nose, it's better to turn off the engine and the car lights too.

Open the hood, put on your safety glasses, and clear off the battery terminals with a small wire brush if you see any corrosion.

Unfold your jumper cables, there will be two black and to red clamps.

Red to positive, good battery then bad battery.

Black to negative, good battery first, then you want to clamp the last…

When you are driving in Newport, TN, it's possible that you might have a breakdown or a flat tire. In the unfortunate event of a roadside emergency, there are some important tips that you should keep in mind that will keep you safe.

If you experience an emergency situation, get off the road and as far away from traffic as possible. You don't want your car to get hit, and you don't want to be close to traffic if you have to get out of the car. Make sure that you have some emergency flares and triangles…