Use These Easy Tips To Ensure Your New Car Keeps Running Like Brand New

Being car considerate shouldn’t stop after the break-in. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with longer intervals without repair.

• Do not race your car’s engine during start-up.This is a quick way to add years of wear to your engine, especially if it’s cold outside.
• Accelerate slowly when you begin your drive.The most wear to the engine and drive train occurs in the first ten to twenty minutes of operation.
• Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea.The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.
• Put less strain on your engine and automatic transmission by shifting to neutral at red lights. Otherwise, the engine is still working to push the car even while it’s stopped.
• Avoid driving at high speeds and accelerating quickly, especially when it’s very hot or very cold outside. Such driving behavior will result in more frequent repairs.
• Extend the life of your tires with careful driving. Observe posted speed limits. Avoid fast starts, stops, and turns. Avoid potholes and objects on the road. Don’t run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking. And, of course, don’t burn rubber.
• When turning your steering wheel, don’t hold it in an extreme right or left position for more than a few seconds. Doing so can damage the power-steering pump.
• Consolidate your short driving trips. Most of the wear and tear — as well as the pollution your car generates — takes place in the first few minutes of driving. Doing several errands at once, during low traffic hours if possible, will keep your engine happier longer.

Lease or Buy

Should You Lease Or Buy?

Should you lease or buy that next vehicle? It really comes down to your routine and preferences.

If you are someone who likes to drive a new car every few years leasing may be the right option. If your career has you entertaining business clients there may be a tax write-off for certain professions. For you if it boils down to money saved there are a number of Auto Loan and Auto Lease Calculators to figure estimated leasing payments and loan payments.

Advantages of Car Leasing

•Lower monthly payments•Lower down payment
•You can drive a “better” car for less money monthly
•Lower repair costs (With a three-year lease, the factory warranty covers most repairs)
•You can more easily drive a new car every two or three years
•No trade-in hassles
•You pay sales tax only on the portion of the car you finance

Disadvantages of Car Leasing

•You don't own the car at the end of the lease
•Your mileage is limited to a set amount, typically 12,000-15,000 miles a year (excess miles are paid for at the lease termination)
•Lease contracts can be confusing
•Leasing is more expensive in the long run (as opposed to buying and driving until the wheels fall off)
•Wear-and-tear charges can add up (paid at lease termination)
•It's costly to terminate a lease early if your driving needs change

Advantages of Car Buying

•Pride of ownership —transform your car as you please
•Car buying is more economical in the long run unless you buy and trade-in regularly
•No penalty for driving excess mileage
•Increased flexibility — you can easily sell the car whenever you want

Disadvantages of Car Buying

•Higher down payment generally
•Higher monthly payments
•You're responsible for maintenance costs once the warranty expires
•Trade-in or selling hassles when you’re ready for a new car
•More of your cash is tied up in a car, which depreciates, rather than an investment that appreciates

As you can see leasing may be a better option in the short term, but in the long run you may want to go with buying.

It is up to you the smart car buyer to weigh the pros and cons for yourself, determine needs, and what best suits your lifestyle.

Improved Paint

Summer can be hard on your vehicles paint with the long sunny, hot days. General Motors is continually improving the paint on its vehicles. Before the 1980’s all automakers used a single topcoat layer to provide a glossy finish. Today to deliver a more durable paint there is a clear coat layer applied on top of a color coat layer making an additional protective shield. This has a positive impact on fender benders causing the paint to dent with the metal instead or flaking or chipping off as it did in the past.

Today’s paint is better engineered to accommodate expansion from heat and contractions from cold without losing luster.

Keep It Shiny

*Wash your vehicle regularly and wipe it dry with a clean, non-abrasive cloth.
*Small messes on the paint like bird droppings should be cleaned up as soon as possible to avoid paint etching.
*If you are determined to have a gleaming look, opt for a gentle automotive wax.

Benefits of Certified Pre Owned

Certified Pre-Owned 2013 Chevy Tahoe

Buying a used car is no longer such a scary proposal. The main reason is the emergence of the pre-owned certified car market.

GM Certified Pre-Owned vehicles:

Exclusive 2 Year/30,000 Mile Standard CPO Maintenance Plan. This includes oil changes, tire rotations and multi-point vehicle inspection.

Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty
Equipped with 12 month/12,000 mile bumper to limited warranty with $0 deductible.

Powertrain Limited Warranty
Comes with $0 deductible, transferable 5 year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, with roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.

172 Point Vehicle Inspection
Certified status earned only by meeting strict, factory set standards.

3 Day/150 Mile Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not satisfied, bring it back within the first three days or 150 miles to exchange.

Vehicle History Report
All vehicles come with detailed Vehicle History Report, doesn’t hide any past problems.

You Win
Most of these cars have already past the greatest depreciation period, which happens in the first couple years. They are more affordable and verified by the manufacturer to be in top working condition. Plus the extra peace of mind of a extended warranty.

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Tips to Tow in Your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado

We’ve heard the buzz about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado for some time now.  The roomy cabin gives everybody more space and makes the family trips more of a delight. What will you do in your new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado?  If you said tow your family boat or camper, then today’s post is for you. 

This should go without saying, but the best way to get your family safely to the vacation destination while towing, is to adjust your driving.  No need to put unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle by speeding.  Take turns slower than you normally would and last but not least, merge with the consideration of the additional length of your tow.  Safety is just as important as the way you attach the cargo to your vehicle.

Size matters in operating a vehicle for a specific task.  Make sure you have the proper size truck for the proper weight.  If you are looking for a truck to tow something already in your possession, be sure to bring along the specifications to the dealership while you are shopping.  Your consultant will be able to better assist you with your needs.  If you have a truck and you’re looking for a boat or camper, make sure to research what your vehicle is capable of handling before a major purchase. 

The hitch on your truck is just as important as knowing the tow capacity.  A class III hitch can handle up to a 5,000 pound capacity and a class IV hitch can handle up to 7,500 pounds.  The hitch will have a receiver bar that you connect the draw-bar to.  Then a pin slides through both pieces and then holds them in place with a clip.  If your vehicle is too tall, you have the option of purchasing a draw-bar that drops so your tow is level.

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