Three Car Buying Myths
Generations of car dealership interactions have led to the development of many different tips, tricks, and myths related to buying cars. Car buying really just comes down to doing your research, test driving and being prepared to make a purchase when you find the car you want. In the internet age, you have easy access to all the information you need to make an informed buying decision, which means some of the old dealership myths no longer hold any weight. Be wary about the below three myths and just do your own research.
Myth #1 Dealerships are out to get you.
Successful car dealerships - and all successful businesses for that matter - remain successful because of great customer relations. Car dealerships that treat their customers poorly or try to trick customers won't be in business long...
Memorial Day Gas Saving Tips
Memorial Day begins the wave of summer vacations and excursions, which means a lot of driving tends to occur around Memorial Day weekend. So with Memorial Day just around the corner, Merit Chevrolet wants to remind everyone about a few fuel saving tips. Now, just to be clear, you'll save the most gas with a fuel-efficient vehicle, but if you don't have that option, then there are a few things you can do to maximize fuel efficiency in your vehicle.
Lose any unneeded cargo.
Extra cargo means extra weight. More weight translates to faster gas consumption because your vehicle's engine has to work harder. We understand summer trips require plenty of luggage and travel companions but if you can limit the luggage to a bare minimum, it could help you save on gas.
Slow down for better economy.
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Tire Care Tips
Tires make movement possible; without them your vehicle is just a fancy machine with no legs. And if you choose to drive on bad tires, your vehicle might take you somewhere but it won't be a safe ride. I guess what we're trying to say is tires are key pieces of a vehicle that also happen to be easy to maintain. You can complete most tire care practices by yourself and the few maintenance tasks that you can't do at home are cheap compared to major auto repairs. If you want to extend the life of your tires, simply follow the below steps.
1. Check Tire Pressure Regularly
Poor tire pressure affects fuel efficiency and tire wear negatively. If you maintain optimal tire pressure it will extend the life of the tire and your vehicle will perform at top-rated MPG levels. You can find optimal tire in...
Colorado Vs Tacoma
In a midsize truck world, which truck is king? The Chevrolet Colorado or Toyota Tacoma? We might be a Chevy dealer but we're not biased. The facts speak for themselves. The Colorado has been Motor Trend's Truck of the Year two years in a row for many reasons; some of those reasons are listed below.
1. More Engine Options Than Tacoma - The Colorado offers prospective buyers 3 engine options: A 2.5L V4 (200 hp with 191 lb.-ft. of torque), a 2.8L turbo diesel V4 (181 hp with 369 lb.-ft. of torque) and a 3.6L V6 (305 hp with 365 lb.-ft. of torque). The Tacoma only offers drivers two engine options: A 2.7L V4 (159 hp with 180 lb.-ft. of torque) and a 3.5L V6 (278 hp with 265 lb.-ft. of torque).
2. More Towing Capacity Than Tacoma - The Colorado boasts up to 7,700 lbs of towing capacity. Tacoma ...