Does Your 4 Wheel Baby Like The Cold Weather?

It's  getting here..... The cold weather is right around the corner!!

Vehicles, like many human, 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-

Where Are Your Keys

While vehicles thefts overall are decreasing, car thefts with keys left inside are increasing.

It seems like a no-brainer....... Take your keys with you when you get out of your car!!!
 

A report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that there were over  126,603 car thefts with keys left inside between 2012 and 2015.

 

The research revealed interesting information about where and when car thefts with keys left inside were most common:

• The top five states for car thefts with keys left inside during this reporting period were California, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Ohio . 
• Saturday was the most common day for car thefts with keys left inside followed by Friday  and Monday.

Car thefts with keys left inside are especially unfortunate because they don’t need to happen. With so many advanced anti-theft technologies for autos out there, leaving your keys in the car is an open invitation out there for car thieves.

 

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales reminds you- NEVER leave your keys in the car!!

Would You Know What To Do If You Were Stuck On A Railroad Track?

Obviously, if you are  in a situation such as this, you won't have time to whip out a laptop computer and log on to Google what to do. The purpose of this How-To is to inform beforehand.

Most  don't give much thought to situations such as these (as they will probably never be faced with them), but if YOU do find yourself unexpectedly faced with the kind of emergency, we don't want you to  panic  and act on rash impulse.

 

 

Car-Lotta Car Sales wants YOU to know  what to do.

1

Get out of the car immediately. Do not honk your horn and expect the train to stop; a train will not be able to come to a complete stop immediately. Even if it is slowing down, it will still plow through you before it can come to a stop. Do not attempt to play chicken with a moving train. It's not backing down; you must. Get out of your automobile, and tell any passengers do to the same.

2

Do not stop to take anything with you. Do not risk your life to gather objects from the back seat (unless they are infant passengers). You may be too late. You may want to take a cell phone if it is in easy reach.

3

Get off of the tracks. As in, as soon as possible.

4

Run towards the direction from which the train is coming. Do not attempt to run away from the train; when the train collides with your car, the wreckage may fly through the air and hit you. Run in the opposite direction of the train. It may be best to take cover, if there is any, to avoid flying debris from the car being smashed by the train.

We Moved

As of October 1st 2018,  we have consolidated  our Hazle Twp. and  Kingston Operations .  

Car-Lotta Car Sales Kingston   at  303 Wyoming Avenue will be servicing both areas.   

 Any questions regarding your  Hazleton payment can be answered by dialing 570 714 1971.

 

 If you are interested in purchasing a vehicle or would like to make a service appointment  the number is 570 287 5445 .  

Did you know that October is Fall Car Care Month?

                                Did you know that  October is Fall Car Care Month?  

         

 Why not take a little time to be car care aware and make sure your vehicle is ready for the harsh winter weather ahead? Taking a few simple steps now can save you the headaches and cost of an emergency breakdown later.

 Whether you do it yourself or take your car to a professional service technician,  Car-Lotta Car Sales recommends five proactive steps to make sure your car is ready for winter driving.

 

1.    Battery – Keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free. Cold weather is hard on batteries, so it’s wise to check the battery and charging system. Because batteries don’t always give warning signs before they fail, it is advisable to replace batteries that are more than three years old.  

 

2.  Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades – Check that the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system are working properly as heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting. Fall is also a great time to check your air filter. Wiper blades that are torn, cracked or don’t properly clean your windshield should be replaced. As a general rule, wiper blades should be replaced every six months. When changing the blades, be sure to also check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir.

 

3.    Tires – Check the tires, including the tire pressure and tread depth. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots. If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly as tires lose pressure when temperatures drop

 

4.    Brakes – Have the brake system checked, including brake linings, rotors and drums. Brakes are critical to vehicle safety and particularly important when driving on icy or snow-covered roads.

 

 

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales  reminds you that getting  your vehicle ready for winter while temperatures are still mild is a proactive approach to preventive maintenance that helps ensure safety, reliability and fewer unexpected repairs when severe winter weather strikes.