Is Your Four Legged Friend Safe When He Travels With You?

If your like most ... once you bring an  animal into your life, they quickly become members of the family.

Studies show that 74 percent of pet owners think of them as a child or family member. With such a high percentage, it should come as no surprise that many of these families want to take their pet with them whenever they travel.

Some pets love cars – others would much rather stay put for the rest of their lives.
There are many options to fit every animal's needs. Here are some pet travel tips .

Train them young. Cats generally don't like cars, but puppies can be trained fairly easily to become good travellers. Play with the puppy inside the car when it is stationary. Then switch the engine on. When it is used to this, start taking the dog for short rides.

Crate them. For larger dogs, it is a good idea to crate them, especially for long journeys. This will also protect a dog in case of an accident. Many animals will feel safer inside their crate, and therefore will put up less of a performance.


Pet carriers. If an animal does not like travelling, then it is very dangerous to transport them in a car, unless they are in a proper pet carrier of some sort. A clawing cat, or a yelping puppy can easily distract the driver and cause an accident. Don't use a cardboard box – it is too easy to escape from these.

When travelling with big dogs, it is a good idea to have part of the car partitioned, so that the driver cannot be distracted.

Don't leave animals inside a locked car in the sun. Remember, even if you park in the shade, the sun moves as the day goes on. If you have to leave an animal in the car, make sure it is inside a parking garage and that the windows are left open a few centimeters.

Remember ...a wide open window is an invitation to disaster. Some pets can be relied on not to jump through the window, but why take the chance? Most dogs like a bit of a breeze when they are inside a car, but ten centimeters will do it.

When driving a long way, remember that your dog needs to get out every now and then to answer the call of nature. Also make sure that you give your dog water whenever you stop. When travelling long distances with an animal that is not used to the car, save your sanity – and probably that of the animal – by going to the vet and getting a sedative before the journey. Remember also that you can get anti-nausea treatment if your animal gets car sick on long journeys.

Seatbelts are not that restrictive, as dogs will still be able to sit up, look out of the window or lie down, whichever they choose. But, they will go a long way to protecting the dog.

Bring familiar items from home with them in the vehicle including favorite toys and a towel or bedding still retaining the sent of home.

We don’t question the importance of traveling safely and we should always provide the same protection for our pets.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales puts Safety First!

Is Your 4 Wheel Baby Ready For The Nice Weather?

It's official ... Spring is Here ( but it sure doesn't feel like it! )


It's a good time to do some simple, and inexpensive car maintenance and cleaning.

Try these Spring Car Care Tips ...

* take your car to a hand held (wand type) pressure car wash, for about $2.50 in quarters you can wash down the outside really well, and be sure to spray inside the wheel wells and under the rocker panels (beneath the doors and under the car) as mud and salt get stuck there

* when you are done, give it a good interior vacuum and clean out any stuff left over from the long winter, this costs about $2.00. Don't forget to check the trunk for dirt and possible moisture.

* get  an oil change, usually $35 or so, a clean motor is a happy motor

* look around the car for chips or rust spots, if you see some, try a local Auto Parts  Store  for matching touch up paint,

* lastly, look at your tires, do you have good tread on them? they should all be the same size, but they don't have to be the same manufacturer, if you need tires...look for sales or try a used tire store or even a  " U Pull It" for good used tires, used tire prices can vary...but they start at about $35.00 each, quite a savings



There are other things you can do, but this is a good start.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales is ready for the warm up  - Check out  our  inventory for some Spring Deals!

Do You Have A Favorite Pothole??

You have to have one..... you see it every day on your commute to or from work- swerve to miss it...and it drives you crazy ...  Your FAVORITE pothole!


Ever wonder about the life of a Pothole??

Potholes begin after snow or rain seeps into the soil below the road surface.The moisture freezes when temperatures drop, causing the ground to expand and push the pavement up. As temperatures rise, the ground returns to normal level but the pavement often remains raised. This creates a gap between the pavement and the ground below it.

When vehicles drive over this cavity, the pavement surface cracks and falls into the hollow space, leading to the birth of another pothole.

  Did you know you can  report potholes or any other PA  road concerns  by calling 1-800 FIX ROAD?

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales has three locations to choose from:  Scranton-Carbondale Highway in Blakely,
Wyoming Ave. in Kingston
North Church Street in Hazle Township,
and more locations on the way.
We also offer loan approval over the phone or on-line approval 24/7 at this web site in our “On Line Credit Approval” section.
We make this whole process easy, convenient and stress free!

 Try to hit any of those potholes on the way to visit us!

Is The Clock In Your Auto Right ??

Do you keep your automobile  clock set on the correct time? Do you dutifully reset it twice a year?  Are you like most who loathe fumbling and fidgeting with your car clock every year around daylight savings?

 Programming your car clock  need not cause you hassle. Many auto manufacturers maintain a near-universal procedure for programming  clocks across their popular models. Once you learn how to program one type, you can program others with ease.

 Short on time?    Car- Lotta Credit and Car Sales has a  fast and easy loan approval. It takes about 20 minutes. 

How Old Is Your Vehicle ?

If you drive an old vehicle  you are  not alone. Research shows that Americans are keeping their vehicles longer than ever.

Years ago, owning a car for 10 years was seen as driving the car into the ground. Today, that’s pretty much the norm.

Research shows that American drivers are keeping their cars longer than ever. In 2012, the average age of the 247 million vehicles on American roads pushed past 11 years for the first time. That’s almost two years longer than Americans kept their cars in 2007.

Experts expect the average age to remain at today’s average of 11.4 years in 2015 before it increases again and reaches an estimated 11.7 years in 2019.

So why are American drivers keeping cars longer than ever? 

Better vehicles

Part of the blame falls on the automakers themselves. Auto makers are simply building better vehicles that offer increased durability. That translates into drivers feeling more confident about driving their vehicles longer.

The changing face of high mileage

Increased mileage expectations provide proof of the longevity in today’s vehicles. In the 60s and 70s, vehicle odometers could not exceed 99,999 miles before “rolling over” to zeros once again. Today, many vehicle owners view 100,000 miles as a vehicle’s midlife – just as they view five to six years of age to be a marker of the same.

Increasingly in today’s market, 200,000 miles is the new 100,000 miles. Research  shows that five different models have three percent or more of their current fleet eclipsing the 200,000 mile mark on America’s roads. As technology continues to improve, experts believe 200,000 miles will become the new mark for a high-mileage vehicle.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales has vehicles of all Makes- Models and Mileages