Whether you’re making your daily commute, picking your kids up from school, embarking on a road trip, or running errands, you need to get from here to there rain or shine. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a rainstorm when you’re behind the wheel, you know this situation can be scary. You want to feel calm and prepared for rainstorms when driving to stay as safe as possible. For safety tips for driving in the rain, keep reading.
Read the rest of this entryCommon Yearly Seasonal Service Issues
Owning a car is convenient, exciting, and fun, but it’s also a significant responsibility. In order to maintain the quality of your car for years to come, you need to service your vehicle on a routine basis. Here are some examples of common yearly seasonal service issues that you may need in order to care for your car.
Read the rest of this entrySeptember is Child Passenger Safety Month
September is Child Passenger Safety Month, and Scotti’s Auto Sales takes the safety of all our customers and their families seriously. Knowing how to properly choose, install, and use a car seat is vital; it can reduce the risk of death in an accident by up to 71%. We’re here to provide you with car seat safety for children of all ages to ensure everyone is comfortable and arrives at every destination safely.
Read the rest of this entryFives Reasons You Should Choose a Used Vehicle over a New One
With the fallout from a worldwide microchip shortage still being felt, manufacturers aren’t producing as many vehicles as they have in recent years. This means that many consumers are choosing used vehicles to purchase. A used car’s advantages are cost-effective and will allow you to attain a higher quality of life while spending less money. We’ve gathered some of the best advantages to illustrate why this choice might be one of the best you make in the upcoming year.
Read the rest of this entryIdeal Vehicles for First-Time Car Buyers
For many people, purchasing a vehicle is much more than acquiring some consumer goods and a method of transportation. Vehicle ownership is an investment in a better quality of life and a future. And like any investment, it’s important that you recoup a sizable return on your purchase. If you’re a first-time car buyer, you might seem flustered. With so many makes and models to choose from, how can you tell which one is right for you? Fear not; we’ve compiled a short list of options for you to consider.
Read the rest of this entryHow You Can Stay Safe on a Road Trip
Summer is still here, which means it’s still road-trip season. If you’re planning a road trip with friends or family this summer, be sure you’re traveling safely. Here is how to stay safe on a road trip:
Read the rest of this entryDid Your Check Engine Light Come On? Here’s Why It Did
The check engine light has long been a confusing item for many consumers. While it’s a firm indication that something might be wrong with your car, it’s vague in its description. A check engine light can mean many things, some more serious than others. Today we’re going to go over some of these issues in hopes that we can shed a beacon on this light of mystery.
Read the rest of this entryDrive Defensively in the Rain with These Tips
One of the things to be aware of when you’re behind the wheel is the sudden changes that can impact your surroundings. In the same amount of time it takes to blink, you can find yourself in the middle of a rainstorm that can make driving suddenly become slightly more difficult. It doesn’t matter what your level of experience might be, driving in the rain can make any driver lose control of their vehicle and put themselves and those they share the road with in danger.
Read the rest of this entryBuying a Used Truck? These 5 Rule the Worksite
Work trucks are no longer what they used to be. We now get all the luxuries of sedans, SUVs, and minivans from comfier seats to tricked-out navigation and sound systems. It makes the need for a work truck to be a separate mode of transportation from your daily driver a thing of the past! Here at Scotti’s Auto Sales, we know the value of a pre-owned truck and are here to let you know what our top five picks are.
Read the rest of this entryRoad Trips with Your Pets
Avid travelers and animal enthusiasts are sometimes faced with a difficult decision when they want to adopt a pet. Even though having a furry friend is fun, it may not always be ideal for travel. There are ways to make it possible though. Here is how to road trip with your pets!
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