Do you need AWD or 4 Wheel Drive ?

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.


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Are Your Tires Ready For The Cold Weather ?

Your winter tires are not designed just for snow – they provide increased traction in cold conditions too. Make the switch to winter tires when the temperature hits 45 degrees. Take care of your tires during winter and they will take care of you.

In winter regions, it is recommended  that drivers switch to winter tires when the temperature dips below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature drops below that level, so does an all-season tire’s ability to grip the road.

Many cars in the U.S. have all-season tires, but they aren’t built to hold the road in the same way that winter tires do. Winter tires are specifically built to deliver a 25 to 50 percent increase in traction over all-season radials. That’s enough added traction and braking power to avoid a severe weather-related accident.

 Take 5 minutes every month and think PART :                      
                   
                    PRESSURE
                                                           
                        ALIGNMENT

                        ROTATION

                         TREAD

Car- Lotta Credit reminds you to check your tires, including the spare. The  benefits far outweigh the time it takes.

Do You Know About The Move Over Law?

Emergency vehicles take many forms and, while most are obvious, not all are. The obvious ones belong to state and local police and fire departments but there are other types of first res-ponders that aren’t commonly seen on the roadways.

Most states have laws prohibiting any vehicle from following within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle. Some states also have laws prohibiting entering a city block where emergency vehicles are stopped with their lights flashing to prevent interference with the work being done. 

What to do when an Emergency Vehicle approaches

Drivers should always be on the lookout for emergency vehicles. In modern cars with air conditioning and stereos, drivers may not hear an approaching emergency vehicle. Often, police agencies, not wanting to warn a prowler of their approach, will respond with lights only and no siren. 

• In your lane - If an emergency vehicle is approaching in your lane, pull over to the nearest edge of the roadway and clear an opening. Seconds count in an emergency situation and any delay could be deadly to the persons requiring aid.


• In the opposite lane – If an emergency vehicle is approaching in the opposite lane, be prepared to slow or stop if the vehicle needs to turn into your lane.

Move Over Law

Between 1999 and 2009, more than one emergency worker per month was killed while aiding a motorist by the side of the road. As a result, 47 states have enacted some form of a Move Over Law. These laws require motorists who are approaching an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing to move over into the opposite lane. If you are unable to move over you should slow down, in some cases to 20 mph below the posted speed limit. Studies show that most drivers are unaware of these laws but police agencies are enforcing them by issuing tickets to anyone who does not move over or slow down.


Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales reminds you to treat any vehicle with flashing red, blue, or amber lights as an emergency vehicle and give them room to do their job.

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