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What Happens If I Don’t Drive My Car Enough?
Friday, April 2nd, 2021
How Often Should I Drive My Vehicle?
We’ve now spent over a year staying at home more and driving less. While you may be saving gas and mileage by driving your car less frequently, not touching that ignition often enough can have various side effects on your vehicle. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
(more…)How to Use the Hands-Free Power Liftgate for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Monday, March 29th, 2021
2021 Cadillac Escalade Power Liftgate Tutorial Videos
Are you the driver of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? If so, then you may be wondering how to program and use the hands-free power liftgate for your 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Watch a couple short tutorial videos below to learn how to set up and operate this handy feature.
(more…)How to Maximize the Longevity of Your Brakes
Friday, March 19th, 2021
Ways You Can Make the Brakes in Your Car Last Longer
To give you the braking power you need when you need it, the brakes in your car will need to be replaced occasionally. While replacing the brakes is inevitable, you can maximize the longevity of your brakes by simply adjusting your driving habits and where you drive. Here are a few ways you can do that.
(more…)Features Offered with the FordPass Mobile App
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
FordPass Tutorial Videos
Do you drive a Ford? Does your Ford include the intuitive FordPass mobile app? If you haven’t used this handy feature before, you may be wondering how to use this modern technology. Below, watch a few short thirty-second tutorial videos detailing some helpful features offered with FordPass mobile app as well as how to use it.
(more…)Learn How to Set Up and Use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX
Monday, February 15th, 2021
Buick Encore GX Teen Driver Mode Tutorial Video
Earning a driver’s license is a very exciting time for teenagers. For parents, it may feel worrying. What if something happens while they’re on the road? Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX offers the peace of mind parents need. Learn how to set up and use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX with this short tutorial video.
(more…)How to Check the Oil in Your Car
Friday, February 12th, 2021
Guide for Checking the Oil Level and Color in a Vehicle
Let’s face it – the oil inside your vehicle will need to get changed. In some cases, vehicles may also leak oil, which requires the driver to occasionally check the oil level. What if you never checked your oil before? Thankfully, you don’t need a professional to get your oil checked. Checking your oil is one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep tabs on the health of your vehicle and can be done right at home! Learn how to check the oil in your car here at Eric Von Schledorn.
(more…)Is all-wheel drive worth it?
Sunday, January 24th, 2021
All-wheel drive is an oft advertised and flaunted feature of modern vehicles, especially crossover SUVs and performance-oriented sedans. AWD is different from 4WD, the latter of which usually adorns trucks and truck-based SUVs.
It usually costs about $2,000 to add all-wheel drive to vehicles for which it’s available. Is AWD worth the extra cost?
(more…)Can you flat tow a 2021 Chevy Equinox?
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Sometimes, a situation arises in life where you want to tow your vehicle behind a different vehicle, and you want to keep all four wheels on the ground. This process is known as flat towing or dinghy towing. Is it safe to flat tow the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
(more…)How can I easily find out and compare what features a car has?
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
When shopping for a new car, it can be overwhelming to try to compare the pros and cons of different models. Everything seems to come loaded with differing arrays of comfort, convenience, tech and safety features these days. How can one find out what features a specific model has, and compare them easily against the features of other models?
(more…)Is it safe to run an electric car in the garage (or indoors)?
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
EV Garage Safety and Fume Hazards
It’s a big no-no to turn on your combustion engine vehicle in an enclosed space and let it run; such actions are known to cause the proliferation of highly dangerous carbon monoxide which can quickly lead to death for those exposed.
However, electric vehicles don’t seem to emit such harmful fumes; not noticeably, at least. Is it safe to run your EV in the garage, or even in your house?
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