Gearhead Guru Guide: Different Vehicle Body Styles and How To Choose the Right One For You
We’re bringing you even more educational car content today as part of our gearhead guru guide series! For today’s edition, we’re explaining the different types of vehicle bodies and the qualities and characteristics of each one. We want to help you be better equipped to make the right choice for your needs and driving style when buying or leasing a car from our dealership. We’ll break down the look and functionality of each basic type and category to help you better differentiate between them, and how it may fit your driving style. Let’s get started!
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5 Stunning Sculpture Parks of the Midwest
Writing travel guides for our readers is one of our favorite things to do! We love sharing inspiring places for your road trip itineraries. (And, of course, we also have plenty of guides on our blog for how best to prep your car and pack for the drive!) Today, we’re sharing our picks for must-see midwest sculpture parks for an unforgettable road trip experience. What better way could there be to celebrate the growth and beauty of Springtime than taking gorgeous nature walks through sprawling grounds dotted with larger than life artwork against a scenic backdrop? Exactly.
We love that many of these parks are also free and open to the public year round, making them a wonderful option for a budget-friendly road trip stop. Who says you can’t have fun while watching your wallet? Not us, that’s for sure.
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With the spring sunshine and lengthening days, we’re hankering to get out there and enjoy nature! Today, we’re sharing a great guide for super springtime sites and activities in the Indiana Dunes State Park. Located along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor thrills and activities here all year round! From exploring the sand dunes to hiking the trails to biking and bird watching, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. Spring is the perfect time to visit, too, as you’ll avoid the heavy crowds of summer tourism and be able to enjoy a nice peaceful visit.
Read the rest of this entry »Celebrating National Garden Day with Tulip Farms near Waukegan, Local Garden Centers, and more!
We’re so happy it’s Spring, and what perfect timing that today is National Gardening Day! We are very excited to spend our day planning out our gardens and prepping the beds. Or maybe we’ll head out and take a walk through the botanical garden and enjoy some gorgeous flora. Or maybe we’ll explore the local garden centers and select some new house plants for our indoor gardens, too! No matter how you choose to spend the day today, rest easy knowing that gardening and spending time in flowers and plants is great for your health, so there’s never a better excuse to take a day off and tiptoe through the tulips!
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On today’s blog, we’re sharing a shortlist of things to remember if you’re ever involved in an accident. Here’s a handy checklist you can print out and keep in your vehicle in case of emergency such as an accident or vehicle collision. Our checklist is intended to be merely informational only, but it may help you keep a clear head to gather all of the necessary information if you’re in a tough spot.
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Let’s Visit the Mid West Music Fest in Winona Minnesota!
We’re getting ready to take the first road trip of the season! We’re headed out to Winona in Minnesota for the MidWest Music Fest for two jampacked days of incredible music with more than 100 different artists! It’s the perfect spring celebration for music lovers, because you can enjoy all of your favorite genres from folk to indie rock to funk and more.
Read the rest of this entry »Gearhead Guru Guide: Common Car Problems and How to Stay Ahead of the Game with Maintenance
We love to impart our knowledge of cars to our friends, clients, and readers so they can be better prepared in any situation! Improve your knowledge of car care with our latest series, the Gearhead Guru Guide. Our guides are chock full of helpful tips, tricks, and things to look for so you can head off large, costly repairs before they happen! Learn how to diagnose those strange noises, how to prevent those pesky warning lights from popping up too often, understand who to contact for professional assistance, and save yourself a lot of headaches along the way.
On today’s blog we’re going to go over some common car problems and what to expect. While these may seem like obvious choices, for a first time car owner, sometimes even the small stuff can seem overwhelming! With our latest guide, we’ll help you stay calm in a sticky situation. Let’s talk about common car issues and how to avoid them.
Read the rest of this entry »National Car Care Month Tip: How to Maintain and replace Your Headlights, Brake Lights, Tail Lights
It’s National Car Care Month! All month long during April, we’re sharing our tips and pointers for car care basics so you can ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and maintained in top condition for years to come. Today’s topic is about headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and parking lights!
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It’s a great year for the Kia, but especially the 2024 Kia EV9! Adding to the list of achievements for the All-Electric EV9 SUV, it has been recognized as one of AutoTrader’s “Best New Cars of 2024” along with 10 other top vehicles. It’s the fourth consecutive year that Kia has had a vehicle named to the list, too!
“Building on Kia’s reputation of delivering vehicles with segment-above excellence, the EV9 brings the three-row SUV into the EV era with available features that matter most,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
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We understand that not all of our followers are able to devote hours into researching everything there is to know about cars, but that’s where we come in! We’re launching our new topical blog guide, the Gearhead Guru Guide, in order to help you learn more about your vehicle and talk shop with the best of ‘em.
Learn about common car issues and how to prevent them, and as a result extend the life of your vehicle for years to come. We’ll help you gain more confidence in knowing when it’s time to take your car in for service. You’ll also gain some insights on what to expect as a possible diagnosis from the professionals at said service appointment. So stick around and soon you’ll learn everything there is to know in a mere flash!
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