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2 Reasons To Offer Your Customers Extended Warranties

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One of the more useful services that a dealership can provide to their customers is an extended warranty, mostly because this can provide your customers with a wide range of benefits. An extended warranty is an extra coverage that can be offered by vehicle manufacturers or third parties that can not only increase the amount of time that a car is covered but also extend coverage to those parts of the vehicle that are not normally covered. Read More»

3 Factors To Consider When Purchasing A Shell For Your Truck

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If you want to add a shell to your truck, here are three factors you should consider while going through the purchasing process. New Versus Used The first decision you will need to make is if you want to purchase a new cover or a used cover.  The advantage of purchasing a used cover is generally you will significantly reduce the cost of the cover. However, the downside to purchasing a used cover is that you will generally have to purchase it yourself. Read More»

3 Reasons To Have Your Wheels Aligned

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Having your vehicle’s wheels aligned is one of the most important auto maintenance tasks that you can perform, mostly because any issues with your wheel’s alignment can begin to negatively impact many aspects of your vehicle’s performance. To make matters even worse, misaligned wheels can be the result of a large number of issues, such as driving on rough roads, a lot of daily driving, or replacing your tires individually instead of as a set. Read More»

Let Them Hear Your Roar: 3 Essentials For Your Hellcat That Make Tuning Simple

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The Chrysler Hellcat engine has been one of the most successful since the muscle car era. Today, it is one of the only true power plants available for modern cars. Even with its raw power, it is a modern engine that can be tuned with the right tools, such as a Mopar Micropod II or diagnostics software. If you want to have the best results and make your Mopar roar, then you may want to consider a combination of these essential tuning tools: Read More»

4 Tips On Caring For Your Vehicle

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In order to keep your vehicle up to par, you will need to follow some practical maintenance tips. By keeping your vehicle in the best condition, you will always get great gas mileage and will get more years out of your vehicle overall. If you want your car to serve you well through the years, follow these four tips below to the best of your ability.  #1: Focus On Inspections And Fluid Maintenance Read More»

Tips For Safely Towing Cars With An Automatic Transmission

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If your car breaks down and you have to tow it, it’s important to know how to do so properly, particularly if it has an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions can suffer serious damage under an improper tow, even if they’re put into neutral. To protect that transmission, you need to be sure that the car is secured so that it’s not engaging the transmission. While you can call a tow company and transport it on a standard tow truck, you can do it yourself using a tow bar or dolly. Read More»

A Few Do's And Don'ts Of Buying Used Fuel System Components

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The fuel system is directly responsible for housing regulating, and distributing fuel to allow your engine to run, so if something within the system fails, you will most definitely be left with a car or truck that won’t get you anywhere. Whether you determine you are having issues with the fuel tank and lines, filter, or otherwise, you may be tempted to skip off to the local salvage yard for some used auto parts to make the necessary repairs and get back on the road. Read More»

Three Ways A Flatbed Tow Can Better Meet Your Vehicle Needs

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When the average person thinks about hiring the services of a flatbed truck, they typically think about business needs (such as transporting large equipment across long distances). They don’t necessarily consider the fact that they too can benefit from this type of service. This is especially the case if you have a vehicle that you need to have hauled. If you are faced with this scenario, there are a number of reasons why a flatbed truck can better meet your needs than a traditional dolly tow option. Read More»

DIY Car Maintenance: The First Signs Of Brake System Problems And Their Solutions

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If you aren’t taking your car into the shop for routine servicing, it is vitally important for you to educate yourself so you can recognize any potential issues – especially brake system problems. Below is a list of common brake system problems, their causes, and how to rectify each issue: Noises When You Brake A healthy brake system on a car will not make any noises. If you step on the brake pedal in your car and hear squeaking and squealing noises, then you need to determine if the sound is coming from the brake pedal or from the brake pads. Read More»

Where To Buy Your Next Set Of Tires

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When buying new tires, there are many places you can shop from, which can make selecting a repair shop a bit of a challenge. Rather than select the first tire shop you come across, be sure that you take the time to find opportunities that will allow you to get more for your money and better quality services with your purchase. So, when selecting a tire shop, consider a shop that offers the following things. Read More»