How to Maintain Your Vehicle During Winter
Winter is coming, and in some places it’s already here! Did you know that more than 90% of vehicle accidents and issues occurring during winter months are considered preventable? Today, we’re helping you maintain your vehicle in tip-top shape so you can avoid preventable damage. Along with defensive and calm driving habits, we suggest you make a call to our experienced service technicians and inquire about a winter car care appointment! It’s important to bring your car in periodically for regular oil changes and fluid top-offs, and request that our expert mechanics inspect your vehicle for the following:
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It’s World Snowboarding Day! We’ll be spending the next few months highlighting some incredible winter weather destinations for prime snowboarding and skiing, but today we’re celebrating with a focus on essential gear and cargo products. We’ll also be focusing on prepping your gear for the road. Make sure you don’t miss a thing with our handy packing list, and follow our tried and true methods for efficiently packing just about any vehicle for a secure ride.
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Today is National Alabama Day, and we thought we’d celebrate by highlighting some spectacular places to visit on your next road trip. We’ll be stopping off in Birmingham, Alabama a bright shining star in this southern state, a hotbed of museums, arts, culture, science, and of course, American History. The city has an incredibly vibrant arts scene, with beautiful museums full of handcrafted artwork and sculptures, as well as hosting the Sidewalk Film Festival and Magic City Art Connection events. It’s also the home of legendary music artists such as Nat King Cole, Wayne Perkins, and more; stop by the infamous Iron City music venue and celebrate musical history while catching show from the latest and greatest in recording artists. There’s also no shortage of culinary delights, with some of the hottest new restaurants and trending cuisine, you’ll find everything from southern staples like soul food to barbecue to New American and Chinese and Thai. So hop on in your new car from Classic Auto Group and let’s hit the road to fun and adventure with today’s road trip guide!
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Just because the winter weather is here doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors. Hang up those hiking boots and swap them out for some snowshoes and skis! On less than a tank of gas you’ll be on your way to winter wonderland bliss. Feeling the crunch of the fresh snow under your feet, enjoying the brisk fresh air and that “it’s going to snow any moment now” scent on the breeze. There’s nothing else quite like it! Let’s check out these three amazing winter road trip destinations in Illinois.
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Today we’re exploring some lesser pursued winter sports activities, such as snowshoeing, winter hiking, skijoring, and nature walks! Sure, skiing and snowboarding may provide you with plenty of thrills and all the chills, but there’s something so restful and rejuvenating about getting back to our roots in nature. We’ve gathered up 8 of the best locations in the area just a short drive away from Waukegan that would make perfect day trips or weekend and winter break getaways. Check it out and let us know in the comments if you’ve got a favorite place to go snowshoeing or winter hiking! Your suggestions may just make it into a future update.
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Winter is finally here, and we’re ready to kick back, relax, and immerse ourselves in the season with our favourite people. What better way to enjoy your holiday breaks and winter vacations than taking a trip to the finest Ski and Snowboarding Resorts in the Midwest! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, looking for something exhilarating or some good ol’ fashioned family friendly fun, these four fantastic winter destinations in Illinois and Wisconsin are sure to capture your attention. Check it out!
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Whether you’re a fan of hot chocolate with marshmallows or you prefer it via Peppermint Mocha lattes, there’s no wrong way to celebrate hot cocoa day! We’re celebrating with another great gift guide, and we’ve got to say – these have been a lot of fun to assemble for you this year! Today’s gift guide is all about the best travel mugs on the market for commuters and travelers to keep your iced coffee as cold as the Arctic and your cocoa as hot as the fires of Mordor. You’ll also find a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and price points to match just about every gift giving budget from frugal to splurges.
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Today’s gift guide is all about stocking stuffers and budget-friendly gifting, perfect for all you last minute shoppers who like to cut it close to shipping deadlines. We’ve got great pocket-friendly tools, humorous themed gifts, and all sorts of fun goodies. Check it out on today’s blog!
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Are you still on the fence about what to get your gift list for the holidays? Well, we’ved scoured the internet for some more intentional gift giving ideas instead of the typical item in a box or gift bag. Today’s blog is all about giving your family and friends an experience to last a lifetime of memories! Whether they dream of living life in the fast lane in a sleek sports car, wish they could become an expert in the culinary arts, or just want to get away from it all for a little R&R, we’ve got the perfect gift experience. Best of all, you needn’t go far to find it! All of the options on our list are right here in the midwest, some of them right here in our own backyard or a few hours drive at the furthest!
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Well, it’s certainly been quite the exciting year here at Classic Auto Group. We’re thankful for all of the friends we’ve made and new customers we’ve had the pleasure of helping find the perfect car! It’s been a year of exciting events, heartwarming community care and donations, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
We’re so excited to see what the next 12 months have in store for us, and can’t wait to ring in the New Year with all of you! On today’s blog, we’re highlighting some wonderful local area celebrations in Lake County nearby for you and your favorite people to ring in 2025 together! Got an event to recommend to us? Leave us a comment on our social media to share your shindig!
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