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Jump starting another car is probably one of the most straightforward things you can do to fix a car when the battery is dead, but you have to know how to do so safely, first. First, you need to make sure that both ignitions are switched off entirely before attaching any cables.

Whether you're driving in Salem, OR, or in a far-off locale, oversteer and understeer can potentially ruin your automotive day. At Volkswagen of Salem, we can explain these traction-related scenarios and how to avoid them.

When you purchase new tires for your car, there is usually a warranty date for the tread on them. If you drive past this date on the same set of tires, you should consider having Volkswagen of Salem replace them with a new set. You don't want to risk the tread decreasing in a short time.

Has your steering been off lately? If your steering wheel doesn’t respond appropriately, you may have had issues with understeering and oversteering. When you understeer, it means that your steering wheel hasn’t applied enough pressure to your axles to turn your vehicles. You may notice that you take a bend too widely or can’t make your wheels follow the curve of the road. 

It can be such an inconvenience to have your dashboard warning light go on when you are driving along to work or while running errands. We here at Volkswagen of Salem know how hectic your life can be, which is why we want to make sure your dashboard light doesn't stress you out.