Summer TLC

Summer is upon us and the hot temps are beating down on our cars.  Your car’s well-being needs extra special TLC to get you from point A to point B.  Here are some helpful tips in preventative maintenance that will help you achieve the longevity of your needed transportation:   

Check your battery for a chalky substance around the terminals.  Make sure your battery is clean and free of debris.  If your battery is bulging out, it might be time to replace it with one that doesn’t pose a danger of exploding under your hood. 

Check your tires for even wear on the tread.  If it is not even, you might want to bring your car in for an alignment inspection or maybe it is time to balance your tires.  Needless to say if your wear and tear is at the point of balding, you should get new tires. 

Your car relies on a proper cooling system during the hotter months.  Bring your car into a mechanic for a proper inspection of belts, hoses, pressure cap, thermostat and coolant levels with proper ratios. 

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Safety First

Do you know what to do in extreme weather situations while driving?  We hear reports about terrible weather striking across the country and causing catastrophic events.  The only thing that is safe to say is that we will come across an unsafe weather condition like high winds at some point.  The way we react in in any situation can help achieve a safe outcome.  

What is the best way to react to a high wind situation?  For starters, be aware of your surroundings.  It is important to know that high winds are more problematic for large vehicles because of aerodynamics.  The larger the vehicle, the more of a chance that the wind’s velocity can and will make the vehicle uncontrollable.  If you're in a smaller vehicle, you might have better control, but the larger vehicle next to you might fall victim to the winds and take you out too.  Slow down and get yourself out of harm’s way.   

The number one tool that should be utilized is your awareness.  Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to and if you’re on the road when the high winds come, take precautionary measures for the safest of outcomes.  

Sources: sos.state.il.us

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State Auto Insurance

Have you recently moved to another state? Every state has different auto insurance requirements and state’s rates fluctuate. The best thing that you can do to ensure you insure correctly is contact your insurance agent. It doesn't hurt to shop around and get a second opinion because you might find out that being compliant can benefit your wallet.

Super Friday

Throwback Thursday Video

Throwback Thursday video is coming your way with a beautiful message.  A car is more than transportation, it's a lifestyle.  Tell us about your favorite Chevrolet of today or yesterday.

Hi Hybrid

If you ever wanted to be a hybrid owner, we are making it easier for you to become one.  Take a look at this month's event page: http://on.fb.me/1bplr3h

"Turbo" Chevrolet Camaro

For a concept car built to promote an animated movie about a snail that wants to go racing, this thing ain't half bad. The outsized monster you see before you started life as a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and then went through a big-time Hollywood makeover before being positioned on the Chevrolet stand here in Chicago.

This 2013 "Turbo" Camaro Coupe is getting the promotion machine ratcheted up for a new DreamWorks tale by the name of, you guessed it, Turbo. Coming this summer, the movie will follow one snail's quest to become a race driver worthy of making the cut at the Indy 500. Like many DreamWorks vehicles before it, we're guessing that the petrolhead snail will star in a movie that adults (especially racing fans) will have no trouble watching with their kids.

As for the car, we're told that it is "instrumental" in transforming Turbo from snail into racer. Helping the beastly pony car in this mighty task, is an ankle-cracking front splitter matched by a ungodly huge rear wing out back, a COPO hood and a supercharged (yes, supercharged) V8 engine making more than 700 horsepower. 24-inch wheels all the way around – 10-inches wide in front and 15-inches wide in back – should allow the "Turbo" Camaro to hook up with ease, as well.

- Courtesy of Autoblog