Do Know A Child In Need Of A Backpack?

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales wants  to give back to this Great Community!!!

Starting 9:00 AM Monday, July 25th through 9:00 AM Wednesday, August 3rd each one  of our locations (Blakely / Hazleton / Kingston)  will be giving out 20 backpacks per day...

These are on a First come basis... Only 20 will be given out per day, per store. When they are gone for the day, it's over for that day.

This is our way of saying THANK YOU and to show our appreciation.
 
** No purchase necessary. This is NOT restricted to Car-Lotta customers. Anyone may line up and get a backpack if they fit the rules

P.S. Any parent or adult that comes in with their child is eligible to sign up for the $200 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway.

How Does The Heat Affect Your Automobile ?

You hear a lot  about winter driving conditions and how cold weather affects a vehicle’s performance. Summer heat can also wreak havoc on a vehicle and its function. The warm weather, hot roads, long  trips, and dry air combine to create a hostile work environment for your car. Here are a few things to consider as you hit the road during those hot summer months.

Checking your tire pressure is an important things to  do year round— especially during the summer months. Hot tires on hot pavement is  a recipe for a blowout. If your tires are improperly inflated, the risk of catastrophic failure is even greater. Help prevent hazardous situations by checking your tires once a month and replacing them before they become dangerously worn.

Everybody knows that cold weather can be hard on your vehicle’s battery. Hot weather can also shorten your battery’s usable life. The extra vibration from summer trips can also damage your battery. It’s always a good idea to carry a set of jumper cables, or even a battery jump box, so you don’t get stranded. Check your car’s battery terminals for corrosion, and make sure the battery itself is  mounted securely.

We call  it “antifreeze” during the winter and  “coolant” during the summer. Low coolant levels can literally kill your engine. Worn hoses or a damaged radiator can allow coolant to leak and engine temperatures to rise. Keep an especially close eye on your vehicle’s temperature gauge during summer months to prevent  any overheating.

Every driver should put together a “summer breakdown kit”:

• Water (one gallon per person)
• Non-perishable snacks
• First aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Emergency blanket (doubles as shade)
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Basic tool kit
• Pocket knife and/or multi-tool
• Duct tape
• Tow strap
• Replacement fuses
• Cell phone charger
• Jumper cables
• Hazard signs and flares
• Can of tire sealant
• Shop towels or paper towels
• Work gloves

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales reminds you to Drive Safe.... and enjoy your summer 

 

 

Is Your Vehicle On The Most Stolen List ?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that a vehicle is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States.  No one ever wants to think about having his or her car stolen. It was reported  that  689,527 vehicles were stolen in 2013. While everyone should take caution with their car, the owners of the 10 most stolen cars might want to be extra vigilant. 

Here is a list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in 2014 :

10. Nissan Maxima
9. Acura Integra
8. Nissan Altima
7. Dodge Caravan
6. Dodge Pickup (full size)
5. Toyota Camry
4. Chevrolet Pickup (full size)
3. Ford Pickup (full size)
2. Honda Civic
1. Honda Accord

 _________________________________________________________________________________ Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales  wa:nts to make sure you  protect your vehicle by making sure you always lock your car and by having the right auto insurance.

How Will You Be Spending the 4th of July?

July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. Typical festivities range from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales will be closed on Monday July th in observance of the holiday.  We will re open on Tuesday, July 5th at 9:00am