Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday observed on the last Monday of May .


Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

It has become a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family gatherings, fireworks, trips to the beach, and marks the start of the summer vacation season!


Car-Lotta Credit Car Sales will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day and will re open Tuesday, May 28th    at 9:00 am.  

 Happy Memorial Day!

Is YOUR Belt Squealing?

Car belts typically do not begin to squeal unless they are worn out or they are not tight enough. Once a belt starts squealing it is best to have it replaced. While a belt dressing can offer a temporary fix while the driver is on the road, the belt is sure to squeal again soon before it finally gives and breaks.

One way to silence a squealing belt on a car is by spraying on a belt dressing. Belt dressing works as an adhesive to increase the friction between the belt and the pulley to help extend the life of the belt.

Car-Lotta reminds you that proper maintenance on your vehicle is important.

 

Can You Drive A Stick Shift?

You know the great thing about driving a car with an automatic transmission? They’re so much fun. The thrill of shifting from park into drive is just exhilarating…said no one ever.

 

 Here’s  Car-Lotta Credits completely unscientific list of the benefits of driving stick shift:

1.You are in control. 

 

2. It gets better gas mileage. One of the other benefits of driving stick shift is the possibility of boosting your fuel efficiency  anywhere from 5 to 15 percent. How much you save depends on your driving style and the road conditions.

3. It’s cheaper to maintain. Generally speaking, manual transmissions are  easier to maintain. Clutches tend to be the most common repair. But, again, depending on driving style and road conditions, you might not need to change one for hundreds of thousands of miles.

4. I’m less distracted. Between clutching and reminding myself to get back into first when I stop at a light, I don’t have time (or enough hands) to fiddle with my phone, eat and change a radio station at the same time. You’re welcome, fellow drivers.

5. It’s fun. It’s actually really, really fun. That’s as good a reason as any to learn something new.

6. No one’s going to steal you car. Estimates vary, but the average I’ve seen is that only about 5 to 6 percent of cars sold in the U.S. today have a manual transmission.

7. No one asks to borrow your car. See #6.