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How (Not) to Wreck Your Transmission

July 26th, 2016 by

If there’s an unsung hero in the automobile – a mechanism that does a huge amount of complex work while asking for very little maintenance and stealing very little attention – it’s probably the transmission. Your transmission is arguably one of the most critically-important parts of your vehicle, acting as an intermediary between your foot…

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The Same or Different? 8 Ways the Sonic and Spark Stand Apart

July 26th, 2016 by
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When an automotive brand offers two vehicles that appear similar, it can cause confusion on the market. Both the Sonic and Spark are two of the smallest vehicles to wear the coveted bowtie, and while they may appear similar to the untrained eye, they are actually quite different from one another. If you walk into…

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Five Facts About The Chevy Malibu You Probably Didn’t Know

July 26th, 2016 by
White 2016 Chevrolet Malibu parked on the side of a paved road in front of a body of water

In the car world, few models can compare to the legacy and the legend that is the Chevy Malibu. A top-quality consumer model for over fifty years, the Malibu has contributed to our popular imagination of the luxury sedan, practically inventing the cool, “surf” car look back in the early 1960s and continuing with the…

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Car Engine Repair: The Basic Do’s and Dont’s

July 26th, 2016 by
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When it comes to Car Engine repair in Albany, NY, we all know that nobody beats DePaula – with decades of experience and a talented staff of professional mechanics ready to step in and save your car from the worst of what the road can do to it. But getting quality engine repair may not…

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Chevy Went Big On Tech In The 2016 Spark

July 26th, 2016 by
Green 2016 Chevrolet Spark hatchback parked in an all-black room

Head on over to your local Chevy dealer in Albany, NY and take a look at the new 2016 Chevy Spark – a small, compact model built to look sleek and efficient for the modern driver. With an intuitive space-saving design and a small wheelbase for easy city driving, the new Spark might seem like…

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2017 Chevy Sonic LTZ: Top-Tier Tech, For Fun And Safety

July 26th, 2016 by
Silver 2017 Chevrolet Sonic parked by a waterside building

Technology is a miraculous thing – built to both make our lives safer and more secure, but also more fun and enjoyable along the way. With every advance and every giant leap forward, our experience with life gets a little bit better – and with drivers spending more and more time on the road, this has naturally…

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6 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Malibu

July 25th, 2016 by
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Chevrolet first introduced its then full-sized sedan, the Malibu, back in 1964. That first generation epitomized the American automotive market at the time, and has changed right along with the evolution of the industry ever since. The Chevy Malibu actually got its start as a trim level under the Chevelle nameplate, before it became its…

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Pothole Damage: That Sinking Feeling, and What To Do About It

July 25th, 2016 by
Long paved road with many water-filled potholes

If you feel it happening, it’s already too late – and that feeling of dread starts almost immediately. You’ve hit a pothole, and something about your car feels off – maybe a weird noise that just started, or a sudden drop in how well the wheels respond to your steering. This can be a frightening…

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Don’t Get Used! Protect Your Wallet When You Purchase a Certified Chevy Car

July 22nd, 2016 by
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Beginning your search for a quality pre-owned vehicle can be a daunting experience. With so many dealerships to choose from, and promises of “THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN” shouting at you from your car radio, it is enough to make even the most confident person want to curl up and assume the fetal position. Your…

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Redesigned to ‘Spark’ Your Interest Without Setting Fire to Your Wallet

July 22nd, 2016 by
Back to front view of a lime green 2016 Chevrolet Spark parked in an all-black room

Chevrolet’s favorite little hatchback has much deeper roots than many people realize. The Spark has been around in one form or another since 1998, and first came to market under the Daewoo Matiz name. When General Motors took over the Daewoo brand in 2002, it continued to sell the compact hatchback under the same model…

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