Tag Archives: 2011

Snow Chains: 2 Pair vs 1 Pair?

A word about traction first: A car or truck needs traction for 4 things: lateral stability, acceleration, steering and braking. 4WD gets you 100% more traction than 2WD. We all know, rubber tires on snow and ice have very little … Continue reading

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An Operation Homefront Christmas Surprise.

In November a story was published about a Sterling Virginia man who attended a toy drive sponsored by Operation Homefront – an organization committed to continued aid for wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans returning to their families. Max Poyer and … Continue reading

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Check Your Wiper Blades

Good visibility is essential for making good driving decisions. Chattering, streaking, ripping of the rubber or any other way your windshield is not getting wiped cleanly means it’s time for new wipers. Some factors that influence reduced wiper ability and … Continue reading

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Use Your Low Gears Rather than Drive when in Snow and Ice

Among the many changes in driving habits that you have to go through when driving in Maine in the winter time is being aware of the gear you are in, even in an automatic transmission car. In an automatic, you … Continue reading

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Winter vs. Your Battery – Coupon

Your car battery is one of the most crucial elements of your vehicle and often one of the most forgotten. An average battery should last between 3-5 years though there are many factors that contribute to a shortened life. Temperature … Continue reading

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Hyundai Still Number One For Brand Loyalty on KBB.Com.

Innovative product lines like the Elantra, Accent and Veloster are keeping Hyundai owners coming back to their respective dealerships. Hyundai upheld its number one spot for brand loyalty on www.kbb.com , reported Kelley Blue Book for the third quarter of … Continue reading

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Properly Storing Your Buick Away for the Winter.

A few drivers out there choose not to drive their luxury investment in the winter. Are you one of these drivers? If so, please read our winterization tips for storing your vehicle away for the winter. First things first. Go … Continue reading

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Domestic Automakers Sees Rise in Female Car Buyers.

Female car buyers are purchasing more cars from U.S.-based automakers, especially from some brands that have historically been aimed at men. Automotive research site Edmunds.com recently tracked cars purchased by women and found that Porsche has had the biggest gain. … Continue reading

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Prewinter maintence checklist for your GMC!

Winter can be one of the most troubling and stressful times for vehicle owners. Not to mention the dangers of travel but we here at Bill Dodge GMC service department also want to help you be prepared maintenance-wise for the … Continue reading

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General Motors’ Spring Hill plant could soon be manufacturing the hot-selling GMC Terrain.

In Spring Hill, TN, word is finally coming out about what new vehicles the General Motors plant there will assemble first, when work will begin, and other details of the planned restart of the facility promised by the automaker in … Continue reading

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