Car Maintenance: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Style

Things You Know About Cars if You Have Seen ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

·  Cereal is the worst thing to eat in the car.

·  Even though your friends are a great bunch of people, you will probably regret it if you let them borrow your car.

·  Getting in a car accident with someone could lead to romance.

·  If you throw something out of the front window of your car, it will probably get stuck to the side of your car or fly in again through your back window.

·  Never…ever…start a camp fire in a moving truck.

Ladies, Can You Drive a Manual? It’s Time to Learn

Ladies if you can't drive a manual car, now is the perfect time to learn. Still need some convincing? Here are a few reasons why you should venture into the land of three pedals.

• It is a lot of fun.
• You will get major brownie points with guys and your girlfriends will be impressed too.
• It is a good skill to have in case of an emergency.
• You will be seen as car savvy.
• You will be able to drive any car you want.

So what are you waiting for? Go make Danica Patrick proud.

Three Driving Tips to Help Save You Money

We all would like to find a little extra cash in our wallets every now and then. But did you know that the way you drive can actually help save you money?

The driving experience can be hacked to benefit your bank account, and by doing these three tips, it will also save you money. Here are three tips to optimize your gas mileage and help you spend less money at the pump.

• No more junk in your trunk: Weighing down your car trunk with a set of golf clubs or an emergency water supply will take a toll on your fuel efficiency. Every extra 100 pounds is estimated to cut a vehicle's mileage by 2%.
• You gotta keep 'em well inflated: Keeping your tires properly inflated can improve your gas mileage by 3% or more. So remember to schedule regular maintenance.
• Buy premium and pay the price: Save money on gas by purchasing the grade that is recommended for your car — you won't benefit by spending more. You don't need premium gas to get better gas mileage.

If it's time to trade in your gas-guzzler, stop by our dealership and test drive a new Nissan today!

Six Helpful Tips for Driving in the Snow

The temps are falling fast and that means winter is upon us. While the snow and colder weather can produce some amazing scenery, trying to drive in snowy conditions can be quite dangerous. To help make sure you stay safe on the road, here are six helpful driving tips.

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• The normal following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
• Know your brakes. Whether you have anti-lock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
• Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
• Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.
• Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

If you're planning to go on a long road trip, we also recommend bringing in your vehicle for a tuneup a week before you leave. You can visit our website and schedule a service appointment online!