How to Maintain and Jumpstart Your Vehicle’s Battery
It’s National Battery Day! For today’s post, we’re going to share a lesson on how to safely jump start your car. We understand that this important task may seem overwhelming at first glance, or perhaps you have a little anxiety regarding touching the cables to terminals. Rest easy, traveler! Your friends here at Classic are here to help demystify the experience and instruct you on how to safely and easily get your battery recharged. Plus, we’re sharing some facts about your vehicle’s battery that we bet you didn’t know, and tips and tricks to proper battery maintenance!
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Which should you buy: Gas vs. Hybrid vs. Electric
Looking for a vehicle option that’s a little more environmentally friendly? Curious about the US Government’s plans for the move to all-electric in the next few decades? Feeling overwhelmed with all of the options out there, and not sure which one is the right type for you? Well, we’re here to help arm you with the knowledge and power to make informed choices, and ease your anxieties around the car buying process. Today, we’re going to take a look at the qualities for hybrids, electric, and combustion engine vehicles to help you figure out which is the right buy for you, your driving style, and lifestyle needs.
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We really, really love talking about all things automotive, but we also are big fans of professional sporting events. From the World Cup to the World Series to the Super Bowl, our staff here at Classic relish the chance to celebrate a Big Game Day with our favorite snacks, appetizers, and tailgating classics.
Today, we’re sharing our personal hosting hacks for making sure your Super Bowl party is a huge success. You’ll be scoring points left and right with guests, and it’s sure to culminate in a big victory as memorable as the game itself! So what are you waiting for? Spruce up your hosting skills with our helpful tips on today’s blog.
Navigating the financial pros and cons of buying or leasing can be a little overwhelming. The choice is a very personal decision, but we’ll help take out some of the mystery between both options! While we can’t make the choice for you, we hope that you’ll feel confident enough to make the right choice for your wallet and personal needs after reading our post.
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We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month, this time highlighting local arts and cultural scenes in and around Lake County and the greater Chicago area. Today, we’re sharing four incredible exhibits and installations that you don’t want to miss, along with a list of other wonderful places to stop in your exploration this month of Black history’s influence past, present and future. Got an exhibit that fits the bill but notice we’ve missed on our list? Let us know in the comments section so that our readers can check it out.
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Our monthly local community calendar of events! We’ve gathered up the best family friendly fun, inspired date nights, cultural and arts events, and much more. This month, we’re also highlighting wonderful Black History Month celebrations and special events. Got an event our followers and readers will enjoy? Drop a link in our comments on social media.
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February is here and our adrenaline is pumping and our hearts are racing with excitement, because the Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner! From February 10th through Monday February 19th, you can stop by McCormick Place Convention Center to experience the best, brightest, and most spectacular new advancements in the automotive industry!
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It’s national storytelling week! Unfortunately, it’s a little too cold to be sitting around the campfire spinning yarns and tall tales, but we’ve still got plenty of stories up our sleeves! That’s right, we’re sharing our picks for great storytelling options in podcast format. Get excited for your daily commute as you check out these riveting stories from mysteries to sci-fi to true crime. They’re so good you might even want to leave earlier than usual so you can fit in an extra episode or two on the drive. And, of course, they make great travel and road trip playlists all year round, too.
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Everything from vehicle interiors to exterior design aesthetics to the inner workings and mechanics of our daily drivers has been designed by a creative mind! Art, science, mathematics, and engineering are interlinked and symbiotic. Without a good foundation in the arts, we would not hardly have any of the modern amenities, comforts, and conveniences we enjoy today. That’s why it’s important to make sure we stay in touch with the humanities by appreciating and observing art and creativity through galleries, museums, and even dabbling on our own. Today, we’re celebrating Pop Art day by sharing our picks for great nearby galleries and art museums so you can be inspired, too!
3 Simple Winter Car Care Tips
January may be winding down to a close, but we’re still very much ensconced in Winter. While we’ve shared plenty of tips and tricks to preparing yourself ahead of snow and ice season, there’s never a bad time for a refresher! Here are some ongoing winter car care tips to keep your ride in tip-top shape and safe from the frosty air.
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