Summer Reminder: Check Those Belts and Hoses!

Summer is finally upon us and it can be quite hard on your car, especially under the hood. As such, it is crucial to keep your car cooled down as much as possible. Be sure to check the hoses in your car, especially those that transfer coolant as needed, as normal use can create leaks near clamps. Also, make sure to inspect the many belts under the hood as hot, dry weather can create cracks that can lead to belts snapping. Be sure to come in and visit us for any service work you may need done as you prepare your car for Summer!

These Traffic Laws are Completely Real

Looking for a fun fact to impress all of your friends? Feel free to take any of these facts and impress everyone at the next get together!

• In Hilton Head, South Carolina having trash in your car is illegal. Hide the fast food!
• Just in case you were going to try, it is absolutely illegal for Alabama residents to drive blindfolded.
• Have road rage? In Rockville, Maryland it is illegal to use profanity while in a moving vehicle, so think the words, don’t say them
• Glendale, California has outlawed jumping from a moving vehicle at 65 miles per hour. You will have to practice your stunts elsewhere.
• In Mississippi your horse may not be held within 50 feet of a roadway. Giddy up!
• Have you changed clothes in your Hyundai while going from one event to the other? You would have broken the law in Rehoboth, Delaware because that is illegal.
• Tennessee says that you can shoot any game from a moving vehicle, except whales. How often do you see whales in Tennesse?
• Red cars have been banned from driving down Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drive that red car elsewhere!
• Thinking of putting Fluffy on the roof of your car before your trip? It is illegal to strap your pet to the roof of your car in Anchorage, Alaska.

Whats that smell?

So you are driving along and all the sudden you smell something out of the ordinary. You didn’t leave any food in the car and its not you so…. It must be the car! Here is our guide to decoding those smells that come from your vehicle.

IF IT SMELLS LIKE...	IT COULD MEAN...
BURNING CARPET	The drive belts could be slipping or it could indicate misplaced loose hoses rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.
ROTTEN EGGS	This is likely a problem with your catalytic converter, either having to do with the transfer of sulfur dioxide or indicating a poorly running engine.  Have it checked out; this could cause your vehicle to overheat.
SWEET SYRUP	Leaking engine coolant.  DO NOT open the radiator cap while it's hot.
GASOLINE	Any smell of fuel can mean a fire hazard--give this smell immediate attention.  If it smells like gasoline, that's likely (but not always)  what's leaking.
BURNING RUBBER	This might indicate a problem with your brakes.  You should have your vehicle checked out immediately.

Here’s why the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe is so exciting

Positive reviews, pricing, and long-term ownership costs.  The big three.  The trifecta.  What do these three factors have in common?  Every car brand strives to produce a vehicle that masters each one.   And with the SUV market growing every year, there’s a lot of cut-throat competition!  But only the 2014 Santa Fe stands out as the SUV that perfects it all with this much style.

The 2014 Santa Fe is dramatically redesigned from its previous models, and comes with all the bells and whistles.  It handles like a dream, slicing through curvy roads like butter.  Did we mention it’s roomy enough to fit everyone comfortably, turbocharged, AND boasts an amazing MPG for its class?

Why are you still sitting there?  Come see us for a test drive today.