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Why is Tire Pressure Important?

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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 >>

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

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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

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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.

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Tips and Tricks to Prevent Your Car From Being Stolen

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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 >>

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How-To: Lower Auto Insurance Cost

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Tips for Lowering Your Car Insurance

Car insurance can be costly but there are some ways that you can save money on your auto insurance. Some factors that influence your insurance rate you can’t control, such as gender, age and record of prior claims but there certainly are other useful tips to do in order to lower your car insurance cost. Whether you are in the market for a new vehicle or are just looking to lower your insurance cost on your current vehicle, check out these tips for lowering your car insurance.  

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Oktoberfest 2016 Events near Carrollton, TX

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Whether you’re looking to celebrate your German heritage or just to have a good time, there are plenty of Oktoberfest events near Carrollton, Texas to take advantage of. Our team here at Certified Autoplex has put together a list of the nearby festivals and events that we figured our drivers may want to check out. Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for more local events and activities.

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