It’s National Puppy Day and one of our absolute favourite days in March, because who doesn’t love dogs!?  We’d love it if you would share a picture of your pups in the comments, and bonus points if it’s in your new car from Classic Auto Group, too.  Today we’re sharing great local area adoption centers to help you find your new best buddy!  And once you’ve fallen in love with your new puppy pal, it’s time to embark on the road trip of your dreams.  Your fuzzy friend can drive safely and securely along side you thanks to the suggestions for great car gadgets for pet safety and travel. 

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March is Women’s History Month, and today is National Poetry Day!  And we thought it a match amde in heaven to highlight wonderful women in poetry for today’s blog.  We’ve rounded up some of our top picks and critically acclaimed collections of prose by leading ladies in literature.  Check out our suggestions and add them to your media player or e-reader/tablet to take them on your next vacation or road trip!

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It’s been a very long winter, and we’re ready for Spring as much as the next person!  We cannot wait to step outside and embrace the beautiful warm sunshine.  As you may notice in the next few weeks, there are signs of spring all over the Greater Chicago Area!  The planters are blooming along Michigan Avenue with their trademark tulips.  Cherry Blossoms are beginning to unfurl and your social media feed is flooded with pink blossom themed selfies.  You’re spotting cyclists out on the roads and nature trails and even on the bike lanes on major roadways.

Yes, folks, it’s time to bid farewell to our frigid pal, Winter.  And there’s no time like the present to make sure your car is in tip top shape for all your Spring Break adventures!

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The weather is starting to warm up, and we’re itching to get outside and spend time in the sunshine!  Today’s post is all about wonderful options for walking tours in the great state of Illinois!  Won’t you come join us?  Let’s explore the history of our state’s wonderful cities and historic villages, or take a trek through beautiful nature centers!  No matter what you choose from our list, it’s going to be a wonderful walk down memory lane with family members for years to come!

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It’s Women’s History Month, and today we’re celebrating great women in Automotive Racing History!  Join us in learning more about these groundbreaking drivers and their wonderful accomplishments.

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from all of us here at Classic Auto Group!  Today we’re celebrating by highlighting some wonderful facts about Ireland’s automotive history!  And when you’re fully in the spirit o’ the holiday, we’ve included lots of local pubs and restaurants to visit or some recipes you can make to enjoy Irish meals at home.

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Spring is only a week or so away, and that means the school year is starting to wind down! We thought it would be a great time to highlight helpful hints and pointers for student-friendly cars.  With many senior students doing college preparations, getting their acceptance letters,  we know that many families are doing their best to plan ahead for the upcoming travel and moving expenses of college.  Let our helpful blog post guide you to finding the best car that fits your student’s needs and your family’s budget!  It’s all right here on today’s blog.

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We’re back with another edition of our Classic Auto Group Decoder!  Since buying and fixing cars isn’t a part of our daily or even weekly lives, we know that it might seem a little daunting when you come in to shop or bring your car in for service. That’s’ why we’re helping with our Automotive Terminology posts, to help you better understand industry lingo and the inner workings of your vehicle. 

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We love exploring the local area, but we especially enjoy spending the day taking in Chicago’s bustling metropolitan energy!  Today we’re sharing our top picks for great walking tours in the area, so you can see the city from a whole new perspective!  You’ll find everything from tours which appease the local history buffs in your midst to the dark, spooky tours that will win over even the most persnickety of brooding teenagers.  You can even choose to snack your way around the city with a Food Tour or two!

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Ways To Make Your Vehicle More Accessible

We love sharing posts about car gadgets and gizmos that help make transportation and travel a breeze.  Today’s post, however, is sharing car tech from a different perspective, and we think it’s a truly vital one. If you’re a non-disabled person, chances are you may not have thought about how modern day to day activities may not be accessible to folks with disabilities or health concerns.  Today we’re going to shed some light on the subject, and show you how modern vehicles can be adapted for a wide variety of accessibility needs.

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