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How Bad Brakes Can Damage Your Car

August 10th, 2015 by
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Changing the way you drive can keep you out of brake shops, saving you money and keeping you safer on the road. Simply slowing down, taking more time to stop, avoiding overloading your car, and taking other steps to change your driving habits can extend the life of your brakes and preserve their performance. With…

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Tell Tale Signs It’s Time For New Brakes

August 10th, 2015 by
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When it comes to your vehicle, brakes are one of those features that most of us tend to take for granted. Even though they are critical equipment when it comes to safety and effective performance, we don’t even really think much about them, until there is a problem. Knowing the warning signs before the problem…

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How to Save Money With Your Brakes

August 10th, 2015 by
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No one can argue the importance of brakes on your car, especially good brakes.  I don’t need to go into detail regarding the ‘why’.  We all know why.  They save lives.  Period. So, given their importance why do we always makes such a stink when our brake repair shops tell us it’s time to replace…

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How to Improve Your Driving Experience

August 7th, 2015 by

We’ve all been there: you’re tired of making the same commute, sitting in the same traffic, and listening to the same radio stations. You’re looking for something that will jazz up your driving experience and make any trip more enjoyable. You’ll be pleased to know that other drivers have been getting creative for years, and…

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True or False: Brakes

August 7th, 2015 by
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There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to brakes. Some of these myths are harmless, but some could cause you to act rashly. There have certainly been instances where drivers threw a bunch of money at a repair that probably wasn’t necessary. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled some truths and myths regarding brakes….

2012 Remains a Winning Year for Chevy

August 7th, 2015 by

If you’re in the market for an award-winning used car for sale, check out these six competitive segments, each one represented by a Chevy model from 2012. A half-dozen Chevy models ranked among 2012’s most award-winning used cars for sale Albany NY. Here, we take you through each one and highlight what specifically caught the attention of automotive…

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Rental

August 6th, 2015 by

I’ll admit it, it’s never even occurred to me nor have I ever even heard of it happening. But all the sudden I am hearing about people buying used rental cars and now I have a lot of questions. I mean, have you ever thought about buying a rental car?

Buying a Used Camaro

August 6th, 2015 by

Before you purchase a used Camaro from your local used cars Albany NY dealership, check out the new Camaro, coming this fall. Chevy has built the future Camaro on the success of the past, and so it’s worth looking back to appreciate what we can expect from the upcoming model year. The path to the 2016 Chevy Camaro…

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A Guide to Negotiating

August 6th, 2015 by

The car buying process can be a bit stressful, and the entire ordeal culminates into one moment: the negotiation. Going back and forth over money can be a pain, especially when you don’t know what you’re doing. Salespeople have lots of experience selling cars, and it’s unlikely you’ll reach their skill level. However, if you…

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Tips When Buying a Used Luxury Car

August 4th, 2015 by

Alright, I’ll admit it, I’ve been there.  Maybe you have, too.  It’s vain, but it’s something I like that I can say, “I once bought a 1985 BMW 325i.”  It’s true.  I was only 20 year old.  The part I leave out is that while searching for used cars, Albany NY showed me this little…

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