Do You Have Roadside Assistance ?

It can be a major inconvenience when you really need to get somewhere and you  find   you have a flat tire.... Or you’re out of gas..... Or your car just won’t start.
  

 Roadside Assistance is  like having your own personal pit crew 24/7.

Some  people pay a substantial amount of money to other companies for coverage that they  may already have or can get  with their car Insurance.

 • Here are some conditions  which should make  you consider   roadside assistance:
The  $5-10 a month it may cost is definitely worth the peace of mind!

• * If you drive to work

• * If you drive long distances to work

• * If you drive in inclement weather

• * If you drive an older car

• * Your vehicle  has a history of maintenance problems

• * You bought a used vehicle  and don’t know its full history

• * If you have no clue on how to fix or maintain your vehicle

• * If you enjoy peace of mind

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales encourages everybody to call their insurance company to a roadside assistance.

Hate To Go Out In The Bad Weather ?

 Snow... Sleet... Wind... Freezing Rain... Sub Zero Temperatures  getting  to you? 

CarLotta Credit & Car Sales wants to make your life easier.

 If you are  having a more difficult time than usual getting to our office to make your payments. Never fear, you can still call our customer service center at 570-714-1971 and pay over the  phone, or better yet .... visit our web site at www.carlottacredit.com and make your payment.

We try to make it easy for you...
and drive safe out there.

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 We have given our customers $11,700.00 in FREE GAS - It's no lie- We have the receipts to prove it!  

Just for referring a family member or friend to purchase a vehicle from Car-Lotta Credit. 

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Does Your Vehicle Like The Cold?

Vehicles, like many people, tend to not function as well when it’s cold. Just as it’s necessary for people to bundle up in coats, hats, and gloves in cold weather,  your auto needs a similar kind of attention. 

Maintaining your vehicle can help prevent problems during extreme weather. You may still may find yourself out in the cold because your car doors were frozen shut or your car won’t start because of the arctic temperatures.

Here are a few tips to help keep this from happening: 

  Drive your car. Subzero temperatures can cause car batteries to freeze, but driving or running the car reduces this risk,

  Before parking your car for the night or for an  extended period of time, make sure there’s plenty of gas in the tank. The cold weather can cause condensation to form on the walls of an empty tank, which may lead to frozen fuel lines

  If your  locks are frozen try  petroleum jelly to melt the ice. Dip the key into it and hen insert it into the lock. Once in the lock, try to wiggle the key, but do not force the key to turn. You may have to repeat this  step a few  times.

  Make sure  your tires are properly inflated. Tire pressure can affect handling, gas mileage, and steering, 

  Take the time to scrape your windows clean. If  wipers are stuck to the windshield and you turn them on, you could cause a lot of problems, including burning up the wiper motor. 

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales can help you with your automotive needs-

One of our THREE locations is sure to have the vehicle you are looking for.
 

Do you REALLY need 4WD or AWD?

Living here in NEPA which is  frequently hit by harsh winter storms and paralyzed by slick streets, the answer is probably YES.

The harsher the winters where you live, the more justifiable 4WD becomes.   Most drivers will do just fine with two-wheel drive since an increasing numbers of vehicles have electronic traction control and stability control as standard or optional equipment.

In a  four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle  the engine powers all four wheels either part of the time or all of the time. Vehicles with  two-wheel drive means either the front or back wheels are powered by the engine.

Four/all-wheel drive can also help when towing and hauling heavy loads. The added weight of a large payload or trailer can destabilize a vehicle and create problems with traction, which 4WD drive can work to correct.

At Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales, we sell all kinds of cars, SUV’s, minivans and trucks, including work trucks. We have sporty 2 doors, 4 door sedans, minivans, and sport utilities. Mileage varies, but starts at about 40,000 miles. We have vehicles up to 2013’s in stock now. Do you need a work truck? How about something a little more reliable? Is a minivan more convenient for your growing family? Whatever you need we have it at one of our superstore locations. Every vehicle is serviced at our own in-house facility so you can be sure of safe, reliable transportation.
All vehicles include our sxclusive Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales Warranty.

Is Winter Fuel Different Than Summer Fuel?

YES IT IS !!
The difference between conventional summer- and winter-blend gasoline has to do with the Reid Vapor Pressure of the fuel. RVP relates to the volatility of a gasoline. The Environmental Protection Agency says conventional summer-blend gasoline contains 1.7 percent more energy than winter-blend gas, which contributes to the summer blend’s slightly better gas mileage. Cars using summer-blend gasoline spew fewer harmful emissions and get slightly better fuel economy than those using winter-blend gas during the summer months.

It is recommended a switch between the two fuels happens twice a year, once in the fall (winter blend) and again in the spring (summer blend). Summer-blend gasoline is typically more expensive to produce than the winter blend, and it won’t affect vehicle performance or the durability of the engine and fuel system, according to the EPA.

What fuel is in your vehicle? Odds are that living in  NEPA you are probably already filling up with Winter Blend.



Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales makes sure that EVERY  vehicle is fueled  before you drive it off the lot!

How Do You Drive In The Snow

Unfortunately getting stuck in the snow  is unavoidable in NEPA. The following are a few tips to  help get you out:

1. Do not spin your wheels. (This will only dig you in deeper)

2. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.

3. Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.

4. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.

5. Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.

6. Try rocking the vehicle.  Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.

An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time and you must be prepared. Along with having a full tank of gas,  you should carry the following items in your trunk:

•Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack •Shovel •Jumper cables •Bag of salt or cat litter and  Tool kit.

   Drive Safely from all of us at Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales !