1. Drive less 2. Warm up your car for shorter lengths of time – Idling your car for anything over a minute wastes fuel and omits large amounts of greenhouse gas. 3. Buy gas early or late in the day – Gas is cooler earlier in the day, and more dense. As temperatures rise, gas…
1. “DO I NEED SNOW TIRES?” – Snow tires can be extremely important if you live in an area that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder. They are also a good idea if you are planning on taking road trips that will take you through snow or…
Well, we hope you were able to get all your bbq’s, camping trips and swimming days in over the last few months. Because summer is coming to an end whether you like it or not. For most of us, that means cooler weather and nastier road conditions. Your car was good to you over the…
Even if you have great luck and religiously lock your car doors, you still can fall victim to car theft. Every 45 seconds, a car is stolen somewhere in the U.S, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Here are tips to prevent your vehicle from being stolen: • Keep your vehicle locked at…
Summer is here and that means warmer weather and sun baked cars when you get in them after a long work day. I mean, let’s face it we all know how it feels to sit on blazing hot leather seats after your car has been sitting for a while. It burns literally, ok maybe not…
The GMC Acadia has been one of the largest crossover SUV’s that you could buy, up until now. For 2017 GMC decided to significantly reduce the Acadia’s size and weight. As a result the Acadia is now the true midsize crossover SUV it was meant to be all while still offering all the amenities of…
Visibility is fundamental to safe driving. Although drivers depend on their vehicles’ wiper blades to clear away rain, sleet and snow, many wait to replace them until they need them the most. So remembering to maintain wiper blades regularly can maximize visibility, efficiency and reliability. Wiper blades should be replaced every six months to a…
Tire maintenance is important because your tires are the only part of your car that has direct contact with the road. Tires affect your vehicle handling, ride, braking, and safety. Our team is available to help but these are great tips to know. Checking your tires on a regular basis is an important step in…
If you’re thinking about getting a new car, you generally have two options when it comes to selling your old one. You can trade it in to the dealer, providing a nice down payment on your new vehicle of choice, or you can try to sell it yourself. So when it comes to selling a…