Why Vehicle Safety Inspections Are Important Car safety inspection is an integral aspect of vehicle maintenance that involves examining all features of your vehicle to make it safe on the road. Your vehicles require proper and regular inspection of brakes, steering, suspension components, tires, seat belts, headlights, turn signals, exhaust systems, and other features. Here …
Negotiate The Price Of A Car In 4 Easy Steps Negotiating is a nightmare for most people. However, it does not have to be scary or complicated. Negotiating the price is a process that includes extensive planning. It encourages you to walk away with a better deal. If you follow each of the steps, you …
Driving past several car dealerships, you may think they all look about the same. On closer examination, though, you will see there are a number of significant differences between them, with implications for both shoppers and would-be dealers. What’s the Difference? A franchise dealership carries new inventory from one or more manufacturers. They may also …
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What if my VIN Number is Wrong The VIN number on your vehicle can provide you with relevant information about your car’s manufacturing. This number contains 17 alpha and numeric digits that can be divided into sections and reveal information about your car. Many people conduct a VIN search on their vehicle in addition to …
Many people like to modify their vehicles after they buy them because it helps make the vehicle fit their personalities. Many different modifications can be done. Some will improve performance; others will enhance appearance. When you modify your vehicle, it is important to remember that just because it makes you happy does not mean that …
When you are shopping for a new vehicle, you will often hear the term “MSRP.” This term stands for Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. This is the price car manufacturers provide dealerships as a starting point for selling their vehicles. The MSRP is also commonly referred to as the “sticker price” or the recommended or suggested …
There are many different modifications you can make to enhance your vehicle. These modifications range from improving your vehicle’s suspension to choosing special paint or colors for the exterior. One of the most common enhancements that people do to a vehicle is window tinting. Window tinting provides many benefits. It helps reduce sun glare when …
Filling the service bays is a goal for every dealership. However, finding the most effective way to do this has been difficult. Many dealerships have dedicated personnel calling, emailing, and sending out reminders to customers to come in for routine service, but the response rate is less than desired. Many customers do not have routine …
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Everyone likes to have a clean car. When your car looks great, you feel great driving it around. Keeping your car’s exterior clean also helps extend the life of the paint job. Air pollutants, salt from the roads, and even bugs that hit the car can eat away your paint job if not promptly removed. …
Having nothing happen when turning the key in your car is very frustrating. It seems like this only happens when you are running late or have somewhere important to go. Now everything must be put on hold until you figure out why your car is not working. There are several reasons why your vehicle may …
