Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Mazda Recalls





                Mazda has issued recalls on two of their vehicles in the last couple months. The vehicles affected by these recalls are the 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute and the brand new 2017 Mazda6.

                The 2017 Mazda6, is being recalled for a turn signal malfunction. Only models with the optional accessory foglights are included in the recall. Mazda says that it installed the wrong combination switch. The result of this mistake is that the turn signals may not be canceled with a turn of the wheel, and thus, the driver may be going along with a turn signal on unknowingly. Only 180 vehicles are being recalled for this mistake.
               


                The Mazda Tribute has two different recalls for two separate sets of years. First the 2008-2011 models years are being recalled for a failure in the electric power steering assist feature.  Mazda dealers will update the software for the power steering control module and the instrument cluster module. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the power steering control module when the vehicle is brought in for the repair, the affected components will be replaced for free.  33,000 Mazda Tributes are affected in this recall, these Tributes were manufactured October 5, 2006 through September 11, 2010.

                The second Mazda Tribute recall is much more serious. The 2010 and 2011 Mazda Tribute crossover that have the 3.0-liter engine, run the risk that the Fuel Delivery Module may crack and leak gasoline. That could lead to a fire. On the approximately 1,000 vehicles this defect is found on Mazda will replace the part with a redesigned one starting around December 15th.


                All information regarding the recalls can be obtained by contacting Mazda at 1-248-295-7859. Once you have the information you can schedule your serviceappointment with us and check out out inventory of other new Mazda models while you wait.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Mazda3 Redesign




The small sedan market has typically been controlled by two cars, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla, but now the Mazda3 is push for the front of the pack. With its dynamic styling and reasonable pricing, the Mazda3 is just the car for you.

The 2016 Mazda3 comes with your choice of two 4 cylinder engines a 2.0 or 2.5-litre. This car will not break any speed records, but it has enough pep to scoot around town. The 2.5-litre goes 0-60 in in just about 7 seconds with the 2.0 taking a little longer. The 2.0-litre in an inline- 4 that puts out 155 horsepower with 150 lb-ft torque, the 2.5 by contrast puts out 184 horsepower with 185 lb-ft. The Mazda3 also come in an automatic or manual transmission, with a clutch pedal that is easy to use for someone new to driving a stick.

The Mazda3 boosts one of the best interiors in its class. Soft leather wrap the steering wheel and seats, and the gauges are sensibly laid out. The infotainment center has two sets of controls, the touchscreen LCD that is perched at the atop the dashboard and physical controls next to the shifter. The physical controls are so user friendly that you tend to forget that it has touchscreen controls.

The Mazda3 is very affordable, with prices starting in the low $20,000 range, meaning you get the sporty-ness of the Civic or Corolla at a fraction of the cost.
Check out Inventory to view our selections of the Mazda3 and contact us today to schedule a test drive.