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Car Shopping 101: Know What You Want and How to Get it

January 3rd, 2017 by
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If you are like the reported 45 percent of Americans, you have started 2017 with a list of resolutions, goals, and aspirations that you plan on achieving before the ball drops on January 31, 2018. Perhaps you share the number one New Year’s resolution here in the United States – to lose weight. Or, maybe…

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Oil Change Schedules: Which One Should You Follow?

January 3rd, 2017 by
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Owning a vehicle is a major responsibility. Between saving money to put down on a new car, making on-time monthly payments, and keeping up with regularly scheduled maintenance – car ownership is more of an undertaking than many people might realize. To add to the stress and overall concerns that accompany car ownership are conflicting points…

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4 Reasons Not to Cheap Out on Your Car’s Maintenance Needs

January 3rd, 2017 by
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Your car. Whether it is your pride and joy or your number one source of frustration – you can’t deny how much you rely on your car to get you through daily life. From getting you to the office on time each and every day, to safely transporting your children to school and extracurricular activities,…

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Don’t Do It! 5 Reasons to Keep DIY Projects Out of the Garage

January 3rd, 2017 by

  Do it yourself. DIY. One of the many new crazes to hit our nation, and it is one that has inspired people from the East coast to the West to take all kinds of projects into their own hands. Thousands of blogs are dedicated to the topic, along with an entire television network that…

Buy a Luxury Pickup Truck for Less

January 3rd, 2017 by
Black 2016 Chevrolet Silverado High Country parked in front of city lights and a dark sky

Just as evolutionary as the entire automotive industry has been over the past several decades, so has the luxury vehicle segment itself. What started out as a small and exclusive group of automotive brands, has expanded into nearly every manufacturer’s lineup. While certain name brands are still known for providing only high-end luxury cars and…

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Used Trucks: To Buy, or Not to Buy?

January 2nd, 2017 by

There are a lot of different opinions regarding the used vehicle market, and whether or not shoppers should stick with brand new models, or take a chance and buy used. The decision usually boils down to personal preference, which is why it is important to understand your unique vehicle needs before choosing one avenue over…

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Wax-On, Wax-Off/ 4 Steps to Maintaining your Car’s Paint

December 30th, 2016 by
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When it comes to auto service, many consumers are diligent about maintaining their vehicles’ engine oil, tire pressure, brake fluid, etc. But, how many of you actually take the time to properly maintain your car’s paint? I bet only a fraction of you raised your hands, which is understandable. Since not all of us have…

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Different Types of Car Paint; What You Need to Know

December 30th, 2016 by
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Whether you decide to repaint your Chevy yourself, have it done by a professional, or are buying a new car, you need to know about the different types of car paints involved in the process. The world of Chevy service can be complicated, and car paint is no different. Understanding each one will let you…

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A Look Back at the Pickup Truck Segment

December 28th, 2016 by
Long road and a sunset in the driver's side mirror of a vehicle

There are few things more representative of this great country than the American-made pickup truck. A variation of the Ford Model T is regarded as the first pickup truck ever made and sold, which sparked a nationwide love affair with these capable and rugged vehicles. In 1913, the Gallion Allsteel Body Company took Ford’s Model…

Which Brand Has the Better Used Pickup: Ford or Chevy?

December 22nd, 2016 by
Green 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck parked in an all-white showroom with backlighting

Buying a used car can be like skating on thin ice, especially if you don’t know what you are doing, or anything about the vehicle you are wanting to buy. As tricky as buying a used car can be, finding a high-quality pre-owned pickup can be even more of a gamble. With so many trucks…

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