Monday, June 29, 2015

Looking For A Quality Auto Body Repair Facility?

CarLotta Credit & Car Sales highly recommends...

Pompey Collision & AutoBody
338 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA 18704
570-288-6576

Why?
* they give a lifetime guaranty on all their work as long as you own your car
* their technicians are very experienced and do quality work
* they have a rental car company on site if you need one (extra cost)
* they have saturday hours
* depending on the dollar amount of damage they can work with you on the deductibles as a CarLotta credit customer
* they have 5 major insurance companies located on site and deal with all the rest

In the interest of full disclosure, one of the owners of CarLotta Credit, is also an owner of Pompey Collision. But, this is another reason to expect great treatment at Pompey Collision.

Monday, June 22, 2015

What Do You Do With Your Old Tires?

Checking regularly to make sure your tires are  properly inflated, keeping your front end properly aligned  can extend the life of your tires.  Unfortunately... eventually all tires wear out. Most tires have tread-wear indicators that appear when the tire treads are worn down to the legal limit. You  can  do a simple test by placing a penny into the groove. If you can see the top of Abe Lincoln’s head, it’s time to head to the tire store. 

What should you do with your old tires? If you’re a good citizen, you will  dispose of your tires the responsible way, by recycling them.
Americans wear out about 290 million tires a year, and they recycle 233 million of them, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
To find out  how to and where to recycle tires in check out the following link to   DEP's Tire Waste Program:

 Checking Tires is just one small part of the safety inspection  Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales performs on EVERY vehicle before it Front Line Ready to Sell!  

Monday, June 15, 2015

Would YOU Say Something?

Whether you’re following your regular commute route or on your way to a movie or meet up with friends, transportation  is a key part of your day.

You are the first line of defense against acts of terrorism on our country—and your help is nedded.

Transit agencies have joined forces to bring you the “If you see something, say something campaign, which provides direction on detecting and reporting suspicious behaviors or objects around transit stations and equipment.

It can be difficult to know what “something suspicious” looks like – but trust yourself when something doesn’t feel quite right.


IF YOU OBSERVE SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR


DO NOT take direct action

DO NOT confront the individual

DO NOT reveal your suspicions

DO record as many details as possible

DO notify appropriate authorities as soon as possible


IF YOU OBSERVE SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR


DO NOT touch or move any suspicious objects

DO NOT use a cell phone or radio in the direct vicinity

DO evacuate the area to a safe distance

DO notify appropriate authorities as soon as possible

Car-Lotta Care Sales reminds you to always do the right thing!

Monday, June 8, 2015

What Is Your Used Car Warranty?

If there is one thing that can be said about used car warranties, it is that you will find very little standardization to them.





Whether you purchase from a new car dealer or a used car dealer, the standard warranty can vary all across the universe--from "as is" (meaning, very simply, you don't have a warranty) to 12 month/12,000 miles, covering many major components.

The most common used car warranty, however, is a 3 month/3000 mile warranty that will cover only major drivetrain (the engine, transmission or transaxle, and rear end) components. If you buy a late model car, there is the chance that you will "inherit" the remainder of the new car factory warranty.

Remember that these warranties are all "either/or" meaning that the warranty ends when either the time or the mileage has been surpassed, whichever occurs first.


No matter what the warranty covers, make sure that you are clear on the limits of its coverage and have everything in writing.
It's better to know up-front what you can expect rather than to have a nasty surprise when a component breaks and you find out that it was in the excluded section.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales NOW has a 6 month/ 6 thousand mile warranty on all vehicles- Contact your nearest Car-Lotta for more information. 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Will You Be Traveling WIth Your Pet This Summer?



Summer traveling with your four-legged companion can be lots of fun, but there are some basic safety precautions everyone should take.


1. NEVER leave your dog in a car unsupervised, not even for a quick trip into a store. Temperatures in a closed car can skyrocket to 100+ in a matter of minutes.

2. ALWAYS have an ID tag on your dog with current contact information. Microchips are a great backup tool if your dog ends up lost, but the fastest way to reunite a lost dog and its owner is through an ID tag.
3. Keep bottled water in your car for you and your dog!

4. Restraining a dog on road trips, with either a seatbelt harness or a crate, is the safest way to travel.

5. Don't forget to bring along your dog's favorite toys and any medication that they might need. 
Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales is Pet Friendly- You can bring your four legged friend by anytime !