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What Is a Differential and Why Is It Important?

A differential is an important part of any vehicle. Aside from monitoring the dispersion of power from the engine to the wheels, a vehicle's differential also controls the speed at which each wheel turns. As one can imagine, this is a big job to fulfill and plays an important role in a vehicle's overall operation and ride quality.

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Charging Your Car Battery at Home

If you discover that your vehicle's battery is dead, you have the option of calling an emergency automobile service, but you can also have a battery charger at home so you can take care of the issue by yourself. If you're new to the process of charging your battery or haven't done it in a while, we have some tips to help you out thanks to the technicians at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of Santa Fe in Santa FE, NM.

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Mopar® Vehicle Protection Offers Coverage for Savings on Repairs and Maintenance

If you own a new or used Chrysler-brand vehicle or an eligible non-Chrysler brand, you may qualify for savings on repairs and maintenance items with Mopar® Vehicle Protection. The plan offers varying levels of coverage, deductibles, and plan costs, so there's a great match for nearly every vehicle owner or lessee. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Fe is happy to provide you with more information on Mopar® Vehicle Protection.

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Protecting Your Car From Front To Back

After purchasing a vehicle from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Fe, consider adding a Mopar Protection Plan. This is a plan that offers protection for various components of your car for an extended length of time or within a certain mileage after you begin driving the car.

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Why It is a Good Idea to Trust Dealership Parts for Your Vehicle

It only stands to reason that the original parts that came with your car are in most cases the best parts of that car. If that is true, then why would anyone want to use an aftermarket replacement part that is cheaper. Almost without exception, the aftermarket parts are not as well-crafted as the original parts, or the manufacturer would have used the aftermarket parts in the first place.

Aftermarket parts are cheaper for a reason. They are usually not as well-made as a factory authorized OEM parts. For example, plastic may be substituted for metal, or the wiring may…

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Signs Your Vehicle’s Brakes Need Servicing

Servicing your brakes on a regular basis is a good call in the Santa Fe, NM area. With it comes a guarantee that your braking system is in good condition. However, there are instances when your car’s brakes may fail. Some warnings are evident before a braking system ultimately gives in, which makes it imperative for you to bring it in for service at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Fe!

Have you noticed any of the mentioned signs? If so, then visit our dealership at 4470 Cerrillos Road today and have your braking system checked. You could also…

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Dodge Super Bowl Commercial Offers a Century of Wisdom


If you were one of the millions to tune in to the most-watched Super Bowl ever yesterday, chances are you caught a few wild commercials in the process.

Among the always-interesting, unique Super Bowl commercials, Dodge offered up some particularly inspiring wisdom in an ad featuring a handful of centenarians, born right around the time Dodge was founded in 1914. The likeable crew lets us in on some words of knowledge as the image of…

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Learning with Lithia: What's the Difference Between All-Season and Winter Tires?

When you hear the term "all season tire", you may think that it is, in fact, a tire for all seasons. But is it always? While all-season tires perform wonderfully in warmer temperatures, even on wet or slushy roads, can they hold up to the roads in

Now, it may not snow in Santa Fe like it does up north, but check out this video to see how snow tires perform differently at freezing temperatures--even…

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Jeep Wrangler, the King of Adventure


Here in the American Southwest adventure is quite literally just outside our door. There is a wealth of options and if off-roading is your preferred method of adventure, you're in the best place. The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most commonly used vehicles for off-roading, so it's very likely that you've seen a few in action. As one of the longest-running and most iconic vehicles in America, it is extremely difficult…

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Behind The Scenes: Chrysler 200 Factory Tour Video

We know cars at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Fe, and we wanted to go farther than flipping up the hood by sharing an inside look at vehicle creation - straight from the Chrysler 200 Factory.

The video, shown below, will undoubtedly give you a greater appreciation for how a modern vehicle is made.  The innovative technology involved in the creation of the all-new Chrysler 200 includes laser braising, high-tech car scanning, and new rotating…

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