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What are the benefits of driving a minivan?

For those of you who stay tuned to our blog, you know we’ve already explored the benefits of driving a sedan, SUV and a truck. This time we’re going to shine a light on the vehicle that gets the most beef – the minivan. Although these vehicles are the core of a lot of soccer mom jokes, minivans clearly have a lot to offer when it comes to space, versatility and convenience. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Why is Tire Pressure Important?

Does Tire Pressure Change from Summer to Winter?

Time and temperature do have an effect on tire pressure. That’s why it is so important to check your tire pressure on a regular basis. There are two things to keep in mind. The first is that as air is heated and cooled it expands and contracts, it is a gas after all. The second thing is that the temperature difference between summer and winter in most parts of the country is an average of 50 degrees. That’s enough to have an effect on tire pressure. Read the rest of this entry >>

Things You are Doing that Depreciate the Value of your Car

How to Retain the Value of your Vehicle for Trade-In Time

Things You are Doing that Depreciate the Value of your Car

We all know that cars depreciate over time. It is a fact of life. No matter how clean we keep them, or how regularly we service them, they still depreciate. But there are some things that can help your car retain value and assist you in beating the depreciation curve. Do you know the things you are doing that depreciate the value of your car?

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Tips to Help the Car Buying Process

Top 5 Common Car Buying Mistakes

Shopping for a new car can be an arduous, stressful process, especially considering in the end you’re going to be spending a pretty large sum of money. Many shoppers make the mistake of rushing through the car-buying process. They think they know what they want, they think they see what they want, so they buy what they think they want, and that’s where problems occur. We want to make sure you have a successful car-shopping experience, so we thought we’d give you the rundown on the top 5 most common car-buying mistakes. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Tips and Tricks to Prevent Your Car From Being Stolen

Top 10 Tips on How to Prevent Auto Theft

Few emotions compare to the feeling you get when you hit the accelerator in your BMW 7 Series or settle into the plush leather seats of your Mercedes-Benz. At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are few feelings more heartbreaking than finding your dream car stolen. Here at the Certified Autoplex, we have met with drivers who have experienced both the highs and lows we highlighted. Prevent the lows and take a look at these top 10 tips on how to prevent auto theft. Read the rest of this entry >>