October is ........

Summer has come and gone. Now is the time to get your vehicle ready for the colder temperatures of the fall and winter months. October is considered “National Car Care Month” and “Fall Car Care Month,” respectively, and help promote the importance of preventative car maintenance. Make the most of Fall Car Care Month and keep tabs on your vehicle with these five autumn maintenance tips Inspect Your Tires Change Your Wiper Blades Top off Vehicle Fluids Get Your Oil Changed Replace Interior and Exterior Air Filters

Deer Driver

Did you know .... Deer are more active at sunrise and sunse?? While deer can—and do—cross the road at all hours of the day, dusk and dawn are their peak hours of activity. Deer are “crepuscular” animals. That’s a fancy way of saying they move the most during twilight. So if you’re driving as the sun is rising or coming home from work at dusk… be especially careful. You’re more likely to hit a deer in the fall. Nearly half of all deer/vehicle collisions happen between October and December. Not coincidentally, deer mating season and peak hunting days also fall between these months. As deer are running from hunters or looking for a mate… odds are they’ll cross a road somewhere in between.

How old do you have to be to buy a car?

How old do you have to be to buy a car? Buying a vehicle involves a lot of paperwork. In general, there is not a legal age to own a car. However, if you want to register, title, and insure it to drive it legally, you need to be at least 18 years old in most states. Laws vary by state, teens under 18 will most likely need the help of an adult to get a car they buy out on the road. Financing A contract that a minor has signed may be void or voidable, depending on the state. If you're under 18, even if you don't need to finance your purchase, you may have trouble getting your car on the road. Title & Registration States require vehicle owners to register their vehicles before driving them. In most states, you need to be at least 18 to register a car. You must be at least 18 to list your name as the vehicle's owner on the title in most states. If you're under 18, you typically must put the car's title in an adult's name and have the adult list you as a driver on the vehicle. When you reach your state's maturity age — usually 18 — you can legally transfer the car title to your name. Insurance You must have auto insurance to drive legally in almost every state in the country. Since an insurance policy is a legally binding contract, you may need to be a certain minimum age to purchase auto insurance, depending on the state and insurance company. Your parents or guardians can add you to their policy until you reach the minimum age requirement, so you can drive legally.

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest driving holidays, with traffic clogging roadways across the country. People often use Labor Day weekend as a final break before summer ends. Whether you’re heading to a nearby beach to picnic and swim with friends or driving to a huge family get-together for some grilling and fun, Labor Day weekend is an exciting mini-holiday for most. An estimated 35.5 million Americans will take the roads. With so many people traveling, many of them by car, a lot can go wrong, ranging from minor fender-benders to multiple-vehicle accidents. Knowing Labor Day traffic safety tips can help you and your loved ones stay safe and enjoy the summer. 1. Pre-Trip Car Maintenance: One of the simplest ways to avoid causing a traffic accident is to get your own car regularly maintained 2. Pack an Emergency Kit: For any long road travel, an emergency kit is an excellent resource to have at hand. 3. Leave Early: While millions of people are getting out on the roads for Labor Day, many of them like to sleep in. 4. Take Breaks: Depending on when you leave and how long you’re going to drive, chances are that you’ll spend quite a few hours behind the wheel. Stay alert by taking a break every 100 miles or two hours. 5. Get Enough Sleep: It may seem like driving all day and night to get to your destination is the most efficient way to maximize vacation time. 6. Ridesharing: Not everyone is driving on Labor Day. Rideshare options are on the rise across the country. Car-Lotta Car Sales will be closed on Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. We will re open on Tuesday, September 5th at 9:00 am