When and Why Should I Rotate My Tires?
Tire rotations are important to tire health, as this service ensures that they are wearing evenly. Uneven wear can result in a blow out or a sooner-than-expected tire replacement. The drive tires usually wear faster, either the front or the rear wheels, depending on the drivetrain of your vehicle (Rear Wheel Drive or Front Wheel Drive). The drive tires do more work as they receive more power and turn the vehicle, adding weight and friction to different tires.
Mopar recommends a tire rotation every 6,000 – 8,000 miles, but it’s always important to check your owner’s manual to see when the ideal mileage interval is for a tire rotation. When getting a tire rotation, the wheels are rotated specifically to match the drive train.
Call our experts today to find out if your vehicle is ready for a tire rotation!
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What does Jeep’s Desert Rated Badge mean?
Recently in 2020, Jeep introduced the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, the first Jeep vehicle to sport the Desert Rated badge. The Desert Rated badge is a sibling of Jeep’s well-known Trail Rated badge, earned through a rigorous course of testing. For a Jeep to become Desert Rated, it must succeed in five different categories: Traction, Ride Control and Stability, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability, and Desert Prowess.
Traction:
Sand is unpredictable and it can be difficult to determine where the tough areas of the dunes are. This is where Jeep asks, “Why not be able to drive through it all?”. The Jeep is tested to power through loose sand, gravel and dirt.
Ride Control and Stability:
When riding the dunes, stability is extremely important when turning through the uneven terrain. On the Desert Rated Gladiator Mojave, the upgraded FOX brand shocks were put to the test, absorbing the impact of the rough, desert ride.
Ground Clearance:
A Desert Rated Jeep must be able to clear those big, tough dunes. It provides the ability to drive over instead of around those obstacles without underbody damage. Desert Rated ground clearance is tested on steep angles and hills to test the optimized suspension.
Maneuverability: Gliding through the sand, the snow, whatever the terrain may be, is something a Desert Rated Jeep is tested to be capable of. This test determines how well the Jeep can take on twists and turns while treading through tough terrain.
Desert Prowess: Can the Jeep handle the extremes of the desert? A Jeep that succeeds in the Desert Prowess category can handle the extreme heat and withstand the dust of the desert climate.
Jeep plans on adding more models to the Desert Rated Jeep family in the near future. These vehicles will be tested on a newly-created Desert Rated proving grounds in Arizona. in the meantime, shop our new Jeep inventory online.
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What does Jeep’s Trail Rated badge mean?
On many Jeeps you may have heard the term “Trail Rated” or have seen the well-earned Trail Rated 4×4 badge on various Jeep models. Earning the badge requires the Jeep model to succeed in rigorous testing out of five different categories: Traction, Water Fording, Ground Clearance, Articulation, and Maneuverability.
Traction:
When testing traction, the 4×4 Jeep is taken through tough terrain — including mud, snow, and slippery wet conditions. The goal of the test is to see if the Jeep can ultimately take on a snowy road trip home or an unpredictable off-road adventure, and to ensure a good grip in unpredictable conditions.
Water Fording:
A Trail Rated Jeep’s electrical connections and openings of the body are sealed, and the air intake is integrated higher up in the vehicle, giving the Jeep a great capability to ford the waters. This test takes the Jeep through high waters and deep puddles to prove its aquatic proficiency.
Disclaimer from Jeep: “Do not attempt water-fording unless depth is known to be less than 19-30 inches. Water depth varies depending on model.”
Ground Clearance:
Trail Rated 4×4 Jeeps are built and tested to withstand driving over obstacles such as large rocks and logs without sustaining any damage to the underbody of the vehicle. The Jeep is driven into extreme off-road conditions, taking on large rocks and hills. Obstacles? A thing of the past.
Articulation:
Testing the articulation means to evaluate the capability of the Jeep to keep as many tires on the ground as possible, and to determine how flexible the suspension is on extremely rough surfaces.
Maneuverability:
With enhanced wheelbases and more-than-capable steering, the Trail Rated Jeeps are driven into tough situations of defensive maneuvers and times of tight steering. In any case, it’s important to be able to get out of a sticky circumstance or avoid the unexpected.
Places of testing:
After the initial assessment at the FCA facility in the potentially harsh cold of Northern Michigan, the Jeep models are then sent to different areas of various climates to perform the ultimate, Trail Rated tests. These areas include Moab, Utah and The Rubicon Trail, California. These tests are backed by the Nevada Automotive Test Center – a big name in military-grade vehicle testing!
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2021 Jeep Cherokee Exterior and Interior Colors
Since the mid-1970’s, the Jeep Cherokee has a been brand staple, providing drivers with a great 4×4 SUV experience. Nowadays, along with advanced technology that has created a versatile Cherokee, but Jeep offers a real way to personalize – with color!
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 8 different trim levels to choose, each with an available set of color options.
What are the 2021 Cherokee exterior colors?
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat), and Bright White (Clear-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Sting-Gray (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Sangria Metallic (Clear-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat), and Bright White (Clear-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Altitude colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Bright White (Clear-Coat), Hydro Blue (Pearl-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), and Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Sting-Gray (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Hydro Blue (Pearl-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Sangria Metallic (Clear-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat), and Bright White (Clear-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 80th Anniversary colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Hydro Blue (Pearl-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Sangria Metallic (Clear-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat), and Bright White (Clear-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Bright White (Clear-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), and Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Bright White (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), Hydro Blue (Pearl-Coat), Sangria Metallic (Clear-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), and Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat) and Light Brownstone (Pearl-Coat).
2021 Jeep Cherokee High Altitude colors are Diamond Black Crystal (Pearl-Coat), Granite Crystal Metallic (Clear-Coat), Sting-Gray (Clear-Coat), Billet Silver Metallic (Clear-Coat), Slate Blue (Pearl-Coat), Sangria Metallic (Clear-Coat), Velvet Red (Pearl-Coat), Spitfire Orange (Clear-Coat), Olive Green (Pearl-Coat), and Bright White (Clear-Coat).
What are the available 2021 Jeep Cherokee interior fabric and colors?
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude interior upholstery and colors include Ombre cloth fabric in Black or Light Frost Beige with Black.
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus interior upholstery and colors include Socket cloth fabric in Black or Light Frost Beige with Black.
2021 Jeep Cherokee Altitude interior upholstery and colors includes Socket cloth fabric in Black with Storm Blue Accent Stitching
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux interior upholstery and colors includes Nappa Leather in Black with Light Frost Beige Accent Stitching or Ski Gray with Cattle Tan Accent Stitching.
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 80th Anniversary interior upholstery and colors include Nappa Axis II Perforated leather with Tungsten Accent Stitching
2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited interior upholstery and colors includes Nappa Leather Trim in Ski Gray with Cattle Tan Accent Stitching or Black with Light Frost Beige Accent Stitching.
2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk interior upholstery and colors Socket Cloth with Premium Vinyl or Perforated Leather Trim in Black with Ruby Red Accent Stitching.
2021 Jeep Cherokee High Altitude interior upholstery and colors includes Nappa Leather Trim in Black with Light Frost Beige Accent Stitching.
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History of the New Year’s Resolution
Throughout history, the new year has always been celebrated with different traditions – earliest recordings dating back to ancient Babylonia! For the Babylonians, the new year began in Mid-March when new crops were planted. During a long 12-day celebration, it was tradition to promise to their gods to pay debts and to bring back any borrowed objects. These promises were considered the earliest known new year’s resolutions.new_years_resolutions_blog.jpeg
In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar deemed January 1st as the beginning of the new year. In this, he created a 365-day calendar model very similar to the one we use today (Although the calendar was later “fixed” due to an 11-minute error in matching Earth’s revolution around the Sun). The month of January was named after two-faced Roman god Janus. Janus was considered the god of doorways, beginnings and endings, transition and time. When moving to the new year, it was believed one of Janus’ face looks to the past while the other oversees the future year. Because of this belief, many Romans made offerings and promises to Janus in hopes of the god bringing good fortune to their new year.
Many instances of new year resolutions have been performed throughout many cultures in history, but the first known use of the phrase ‘new year resolution’ was in an article from a Boston newspaper from January 1st, 1813, entitled “The Friday Lecture”:
“And yet, I believe there are multitudes of people, accustomed to receive injunctions of new year resolutions, who will sin all the month of December, with a serious determination of beginning the new year with new resolutions and new behaviour, and with the full belief that they shall thus expiate and wipe away all their former faults.” – Unknown
Most of us are good at making resolutions for the new year, but are we equally good at sticking to them? What’s your new year’s resolution?
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As Winter approaches and the weather becomes more unpredictable, you may be considering upgrading to an All-Wheel-Drive SUV!
All-Wheel-Drive vehicles are known for providing better traction and acceleration during inclement weather. If a wheel or two slips, the other wheels provide the ability to continue to drive to help push your vehicle forward.
We an amazing selection of used SUVs for sale at Speck Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We have great gas-saving options, fuel-efficient models, basic rides, high-tech rides and more. Go ANYWHERE this winter!
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Autumn Maintenance
Fall is almost in full swing, and now is a great time to make sure that your car is ready for the change of weather! Here’s a great list of maintenance tips that will keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Replace your wiper blades if needed.
As the Fall season give us more precipitation, we have to use our wiper blades to increase visibility on the road. It’s easy to tell when its time to replace your wiper blades, there are visible and even audible cues. When the wipers are on, look to see if the rubber is evenly wiping. It should be a smooth movement with no streaking, smearing, or squeaking. If there are signs of this, it’s time to replace your wiper blades. When choosing a washer fluid, it’s always a good idea to find one that is meant for colder weather and will not freeze.
Check your tires.
This one is important, as your tires are the only contact your car has with the road. Perform the penny test to see where your tread is at. If you need help, our service team at Speck Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram are happy to help – and we can get you new ones if needed. To prevent uneven tread wear, ensure that they are rotated on schedule. Not only do you want the tread to be in great condition and ready for the weather, but also your tire pressure. Perform an air check on your tires regularly, especially as the weather gradually get colder. For every 10 degrees dropped, your air pressure can drop by 1 or 2 psi. If you experience a sudden shocking drop in temperature in the weather, it is possible the air pressure in your tire can drop drastically! If this change in weather occurs, double check your pressure at your closest air pump or pressure gauge. It may be a good idea to get a personal gauge.
Ensure your fluids are topped off and in good condition.
The fluids of your vehicle are important to a smooth and safe ride. As the temperature drops, the fluid in your vehicle can become thicker and slower moving throughout your engine. The Fall season is a perfect time to get any dirty fluids flushed! Be sure to check the quality of your engines fluids regularly.
Fluids include:
Antifreeze/Coolant
Oil
Brake Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Power Steering
On many newer models, integrated sensors can detect the amount of select fluids you have left, as well as the quality.
Ensure your fluids are topped off and in good condition.
For more information on the best preventative Fall maintenance, call our service professionals at 509-882-5005!
Preparing Your Jeep Wrangler
Learn how to remove the doors, roof and windows from your 2019 Jeep Wrangler with these how to videos — Perfect for summer days and off-road adventures.
SPECK FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answered them all! Find answers to your service, coverage, and other questions you may have!
What is GAP coverage, and how is it beneficial for me?
GAP coverage is guaranteed asset protection, which is a contract that can be purchased to protect the consumer for being responsible for any deficiency balance if the vehicle is totalled out. What this means is if the vehicle is in an accident no matter whose fault and the insurance company does not pay off the full balance owed, GAP will pay the difference based on the terms of the policy and reimburse the collision deductible to your insurance.
What are the benefits of purchasing an extended service contract with my dealership?
Ensures that your monthly car payment budget stays fixed throughout the loan.
An extended service contract purchased through our dealership pays the full amount of labor and parts for the repair. The service contract has no limits to the number of times you can use the policy. For example, it could potentially cover thousands more than the purchase price of the contract and you cannot be dropped like you can through your personal insurance company.
How often should I get my oil changed and tires rotated?
You should get your oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles depending on the make and model of vehicle. Our service managers are happy to review that with our customers at any time in case you forgot what your manufacturer specifications require. Tires should be rotated every other oil change to get the max life out of your tires.
How do I schedule my service appointment online?
We’ve made it easy as pie! All you have to do is go to our website, choose schedule service, and fill out your information. Simple! Here’s a quick link to easily schedule your service.
Can I trade in my vehicle if I still owe money on it?
You CAN! Most people finance their vehicles for an extended period and the dealership will insure that the full balance owed is paid off within 10 days of your purchase.
What is being “up-side down”?
It’s a term for having negative equity. If you owe more than your car is worth, that’s your negative equity. The majority of customers today are “up-side down”, because we usually finance in tax and licensing or may have traded in a vehicle before that had some negative equity. Don’t let it keep you from searching for a new vehicle, we have options.
How can a relationship with my salesperson benefit me after a sale?
A great salesperson is willing to help with vehicle maintenance and to assist with any financing questions that come up after the sale. Your salesperson at each Speck location can help schedule service appointments, get you the best price on parts (ie. tires), and help with questions about vehicle insurance and financing with your lender.
What is the difference between Autocheck & Carfax?
Both are vehicle history reports. They give customers information like where a vehicle is from, service records, and if it’s ever been part of an accident, suffered hail or fire damage, and/or insurance loss. Autocheck is owned by Experian credit bureau and the vehicle auctions report any damage they find to Autocheck that may not appear on a police record. Carfax does not receive that information from the auctions. With both reports, the information on them is only as good as what is reported to them.
Is credit score everything?
No. Although credit score is important the amount of credit a customer has and payment history installment credit (cars, homes, RV’s, etc.) is important to banks too. We help customers with a lower credit score get into a vehicle every day.
Can I get my vehicle serviced at any Speck Dealership and use my Speck rewards?
YES! Our dealership service departments are cross-trained to work on nearly every make and model.
What is a bird dog?
A bird dog is a referral of up to $200 that your salesperson will send you when you refer them to a customer when you purchase at any Speck dealership location.
What is paint protection and how does it protect my vehicle?
Paint protection is a chemical is applied to the paint to make it more fade-resistant and resistant to bird droppings, sun, and chemical deicers found on our roadways. Does not protect from rock chips but it will keep your paint glossy against the sun and other things your vehicle is exposed to. Guarantees look of paint for up to 7 years.
What information does a dealership need in order to trade a vehicle without it physically being here?
Each Speck dealership location has the ability to do sight unseen appraisals with a VIN number, accurate mileage, and a good description of the condition of the vehicle. A copy of the registration and pictures are always helpful. The Speck Family Dealerships employs drivers and has car-hauling trailers to pick up vehicles from your house, vacation house, several states away, anywhere!
Get Ready For 2020
Speck Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Grandview has a wonderful stock of new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM vehicles. 2019 has a been a wonderful model year for these brands, with the high-tech and versatile Chrysler Pacifica to the durable and award-winning RAM 1500 and more. We’ve seen many advancements in this year, so what will 2020 have in store?
2020 Chrysler:
Chrysler is advancing and expanding their market of minivans. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica will be an active competitor to the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and the Kia Sedona. The Pacifica will carry the same tried and true 3.6-Liter V6 engine. Production is estimated to begin in August of 2019, along with Chrysler’s 2020 Voyager. Formerly the Plymouth Voyager, the name is making a comeback. The Pacifica’s lower-end trim levels will evolve into the 2020 Chrysler Voyager, carrying the same 3.6L V6 engine found in the Pacifica.
2020 Dodge:
In classic Dodge style, the muscle brand is continuing to beef up their garage. The 2020 Charger is becoming more fierce with it’s upper-end SRT Hellcat, adding a widebody package to the mix, creating a more aggressive look, and the capability to support wider tires. The widebody will come standard on the SRT Hellcat, and available on the Scat Pack. Dealerships are able to order these widebody models in the Fall of 2019. As America’s only 4-door muscle car, this beast can take the family for a spin.
Before the Charger, came the Challenger. The 2020 Dodge Challenger is in speculation as to what you may find in the newest model. There are rumors of a new Challenger making it’s way to production to top the award-winning Challenger Hellcat Demon, and Challenger Hellcat Redeye. Find out more here.
You may also hear of a familiar model coming back – the Dodge Viper. There are not many official details regarding the comeback of the Viper, but you may see these on the road by the end of 2020, or early 2021.
Along with the 2020 Journey, there won’t be too many updates on the 2020 Dodge Durango, but just like their history, Dodge is only getting better.
2020 Jeep:
When you say Jeep, that iconic seven-slot grille comes to mind. Towards the end of 2018, Jeep revealed it’s plans for the 2020 Gladiator, a pick-up truck with many undeniable Jeep elements. Depending on the trim selection, the Gladiator can tow up to 7,650lbs! Check out our blog post on the 2020 Gladiator here.
Along with an updated 2020 Jeep Wrangler, you can soon meet a fuel-efficient Wrangler Hybrid. Jeep has mentioned that any plug-in/hybrid features will not take away from the off-road capabilities that make the Jeep… well.. a Jeep. The 2020 Jeep Wrangler Hybrid PHEV has been spotted during routine testing recently, and may make its way to dealerships by early 2020.
The Gladiator is not the only model being revived by Jeep, remember the Wagoneer? That’s coming back, too. In history, this model has made it through many Jeep generations, from Willys-Overland to the now Chrysler – and the revival is set to compete will the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. There is only a possibility this will be seen in the 2020 model year, but it may have to wait until 2021. Along with these model, you’ll find updates on the 2020 Jeep Renegade, Grand Cherokee, and Compass.
If you can’t wait until 2020, check out the amazing 2019’s on our site.
2020 RAM:
Like Jeep’s Wrangler plug-in, the 2020 RAM 1500 is becoming more fuel-efficient without losing any important capabilities. A 3.6L V6 Engine with an eTorque mild hybrid system saves gas, while providing up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. There are two other engine options including the 5.7L V8 which also includes the hybrid system, but provides 395 horsepower with 410 lb-ft of torque. The diesel upgrade involves a previously sported 3.0L Turbo-Diesel V6.
RAM is known for great, quality trucks – with high-tech options. The new 2020 RAM 2500 & 3500 HD will hold a 6.4L V8 Engine – and for extra performance, and optional 6.7L Cummins Turbo-Diesel Engine. Learn more about the 2020 RAM trucks by contact our sales experts at Speck Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram at 888-864-8229!
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