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How to Find the Best Used Pick-Up Truck

June 23rd, 2015 by

If you’re like me and you’ve recently been embracing the memories of your father’s old Chevy pickup truck. You long for that feeling of pure power that only comes from sitting high up in a beast of truck that has the world turning around to see who’s coming down the street, then maybe it’s time you…

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A Brief History of Tires

June 19th, 2015 by
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When you’re trudging through the snow on your durable tires in Albany, New York, has it ever crossed your mind how these tires came to be? It hasn’t? Well, I’ll be happy to tell you that the history of the tire is both lengthy and fascinating. The story actually began in 1844, when Charles Goodyear…

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Chevy Reaper vs. Ford Raptor: Battle of the Offroad Trucks

June 19th, 2015 by

In 2010, Ford decided to enhance their CrewCab F-150 4×4, essentially making a legal, off-road racing truck. This was particularly innovative, and the resulting SVT Raptor had little competition. That was until this past year, when the engineers at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Southern Comfort Automotive decided to produce a Chevrolet alternative: the Chevy Silverado Reaper. As…

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How to Best Care for Your Tires

June 19th, 2015 by
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Hey, we’ve all done it. We neglect our tires, assuming the powerful hunks of rubber can withstand any obstacle in their way. Sure, this works for a little while, as tires are designed to endure bad road conditions, bad weather and bad drivers. However, if you expect your tires to go through the ringer everyday,…

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The History of the Chevy Silverado

June 18th, 2015 by
A black 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is shown from the side driving on an open road after looking for Chevy trucks for sale.

You may know that the Silverado is one of the most popular Chevy trucks for sale right now, but you might not know that the truck shares its name with a trim level that was first introduced back in 1975. The Chevy C/K pickup and the Suburban SUV both offered a Silverado trim before the…

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How to Get Your Chevy Truck to 1 Million Miles

June 18th, 2015 by

You may know about Chevy’s reputation for dependability, but you may not realize just how hard won that reputation is for Chevy trucks. Sure, you may think that your Chevy will last you 150,000 miles or so — maybe 200,000 if you’re really lucky and take good care of the truck. Yet, you can actually…

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Used Truck Profile: Chevrolet S-10 SS

June 17th, 2015 by

The Chevrolet S-Series may be gone, but it certainly hasn’t been forgotten. Even though production in North America ended in 2004 (and production in Brazil ended in 2012), the series still lives on in the Chevrolet Colorado, which shares the S-10 name. When searching for used Chevy trucks, buyers often have  two options. They can…

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The 3 Best and Most Rare Special Edition Chevy Trucks

June 15th, 2015 by

When enthusiasts hear words like “special” or “limited edition”, “rare” or “collection addition” ears perk up and wallets open.  When that collector is one who enjoy cars and trucks, the stakes get high as nostalgia gets deep.  There simply is no price one can put on the love and devotion that all American’s share for…

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Ask Your Service Department These Questions

June 11th, 2015 by
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When it comes time to get service on your vehicle, you have a few options. Some people do a lot of the work themselves. Others visit a local mechanic. And then there are those who have a relationship with their dealer’s service department. While there is nothing wrong with putting all your trust in your…

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3 Reasons to Buy a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

June 10th, 2015 by

As you begin to shop for a Chevrolet Silverado, you will soon realize there are many models to choose from. Here is an important question to answer: will you be using your truck for work? If so, you should immediately check out the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, one of the most heavy duty Chevy trucks…

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