Five Steps to a Go "Greener Car"

It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. Following  a few  preventive maintenance steps  can  make sure your  car is as "green" or environmentally friendly as possible.

These five simple preventive maintenance steps,  can help protect the environment by improving gas mileage, which in turn  can save you money at the pump.

Keep your car properly tuned for optimum performance

Regularly check and replace dirty air filters

Have spark plugs checked and replaced if necessary

Maintain the cooling system
Maintain and repair your car as outlined your  Car Care Guide


In addition to proper vehicle maintenance,  your vehicle can be more fuel-efficient if tires are properly inflated and if drivers observe the speed limit, avoid aggressive driving and excessive idling.



 

Celebrating Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is commemorated on fourth Thursday of November.

Traditionally known as Turkey Day this family festival is celebrated to express gratitude and appreciation, as well as a sincere thanksgiving, offered to God for all His blessings, and to family, loved ones and friends for all their support.

Traditionally, it has been the day to give thanks for a harvest that is bountiful and rich.


Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales will be closed  Thursday, November 24th 2011 so our   employees can spend  Thanksgiving with their families. We will reopen Friday November 25th at 9:00 AM 

Do You Know Your Bridges?

Pennsylvanian has  25,000 state owned bridges. The third largest number of bridges in the nation.  The average age of bridges on the state system is 50 years old.  To find out the bridges within a 10 mile radius of your home  and the structual intergrity  click  http://t4america.org/resources/bridges/ and just add your address.

                     Is the fix  in for a bridge near you??

5 Reasons to Buy a GPS

With less then two months till the holidays you are probably thinking of those on your shopping lists.....   Here are  a few reasons a  GPS Unit would make a great gift ...


Safety/ Accurate Route One of the things that often cost you your peace of mind is your concern about you and your family's safety. A GPS device can give you the direction to the shortest and safest route to take.



Convenience:     Your device can  save you time and headaches by helping you  find  shopping, restaurants  or even locating your ride at the big parking lot  or sports arena.


You'll save money on gas :Getting there the right way, the first time, every time,  you'll drive less and save money on gas. You'll also save on wear and tear on your vehicle. Some units  even tell you when there's traffic and how to avoid it, so the gas savings really add up fast! 

You will never have to ask  for directions again:   With a GPS system in your car, you won't get lost, so you don't  ever  have to ask!.




Most  GPS devices now come with additional features that can help you pass time or can make your driving experience  enjoyable..

How To Have Fun On Halloween

 Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition!

 Will you be ...

•  Trick-or-Treating

•  Attending  a costume party

•  Carving jack-o'-lanterns

•  Apple bobbing

•  Visiting haunted attractions

•   Playing pranks

•  Telling scary stories

•  Watching horror films

                                                       Trick or Treat
                               Happy Halloween


October e-letter Trivia Question:

Can you name the 5 most commonly used words in the English Language?

Answers:

  The-Be- To-Of-And

What is Autumn ?

 Autumn is a time when...

•   Trees shed leaves

 

• Squirrels collect nuts for the Winter

• People to collect food for the harvest

• Farmers cut their corn

• Mice to make their nests for their guests

• The nights grow colder

• It gets dark early 

•  Autumn is a wonderful time   but remember...   Winter is very close!

The 511 On The Roads

Looking for the latest on PA  roads ?

511PA provides travelers with reliable, current traffic and weather information, as well as links to other transportation services. 511PA helps motorists reach their destination in the most efficient manner when traveling in Pennsylvania.

 http://www.511pa.com/      Save this to your favorites to access in a hurry!   You can even set up personal alerts  to  notify you  of accidents, incidents and construction on state highways and toll roads that you  choose. Alerts are sent to subscribers' cell phones, PDAs or e‐mail accounts.