Do You Know The 511?

               511PA  provides traveler information for those living in and visiting Pennsylvania. 

Incident and construction information is available for roughly 40,000 miles of state-owned roadway. Traffic flow data is available for 15,000 miles of roadway and winter road conditions are  also available.

511PA  now has a mobile application you can use for active PennDOT and Pa. Turnpike advisories.You can receive  alerts by type, distance and frequency based on your location. You don't need to touch or read your phone - just listen for the travel alerts while you focus on driving!


                                  Check out             http://www.511pa.com/current_alerts.aspx
                      to start receiving your alerts!  

What makes you different from the other car dealers advertising for people with credit problems?

• We are The "Car Credit Specialists." This is all we do.
• Over 18,000 customers and 28 years experience
• 3 locations to choose from
• Exclusive Car-Lotta Credit Warranty
• Professional, experienced, highly trained staff
• Some of the best vehicles you will find!
• We match the car, the payments and the term of the loan to your individual situation
• We are in this for the long haul. We will always be here when you need us.

Did Your Windshield Have Ice On It Today?

It's already started - You walk out the door in the morning to leave for the day and there it is.... ICE ON YOUR WINDSHIELD!!! Here are a few tips to get you through those days when the ice is just too thick to melt and scraping it off is a must.


1. First thing to do is start your vehicle engine. This will allow heat to travel up to the windshield and start the melting process naturally.

2. Turn your vehicle defroster on low. Turning it on high is not a good idea when the windshield is full of ice, this could cause the window to crack.

3. Use an ice scraper to remove the ice from your windshield. This tool is specially designed just for this annoying problem.

NO Ice Scraper?? Keep Reading: 

4. Kitchen utensils are not only good for cooking, they are also good for removing the ice of your windshield. Plastic spatulas work wonders on thin ice.

5. Keep salt in arms length when winter arises. NOT cooking salt, but salt that is grainy. Take the salt and pour it on the windshield, then with gloves on, rub the salt onto the windshield. Step back for a few minutes so the salt can start to melt the ice away and then start scraping.

6. Try this simple homemade solution - One of the best ways to remove the ice off of your windshield is a simple mixture that contains items you find inside of your house. Fill a spray bottle with one cup of water, one cup of rubbing alcohol and one cup of vinegar. Shake well and spray it all over the windshield. Let it sit for about five minutes and watch the ice just roll down the glass. You can try scraping it as well, but usually all you need to so is spray and watch.

7. This might sound a bit strange but .... but you can plug a blow dryer in a waterproof extension cord and point it at your window when iced up. Don't turn it on high, keep it on low and move slowly across the windshield until you see the ice slowly disappear. This process may take a bit of time.

You can always AVOID ice on your windshield by investing in a piece of cardboard shaped to the size of your windshield. Place it on the windshield the night before a freeze, then remove in the morning with no worries about scraping or melting the ice off. All you have to worry about is keeping yourself warm.

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Did You Know That We Buy Vehicles ?


Car-Lotta will give you a price to buy your car- truck -suv or mini van  from you in less than 30 minutes. If you have your drivers license and the title of the vehicle with you, you may even leave with the check  on the spot.


* We buy cars, trucks, pickups, minivans, SUV's and 4X4's



* The years we will buy are from 2008 to 2010



* Mileage can be from 50,000 to 155,000 miles



* We do not buy salvage or reconstructed vehicles



* The price range is from $1000 to $6,000


For more information contact your local Car-Lotta Office!

Do You Use Winter Wiper Blades?

 Oh well.... It is getting to be that time ....

Is it time to change your wiper blades to Winter Blades?


Winter Blades have a rubber sheath over all of the moving components inside  the wiper. They have  springs built inside to actually hug the wiper blade tight to your windshield.

You have probably  noticed in the wintertime, you're driving along and try and use your wiper blades, they won't touch all of the windshield itself.  It'll actually leave streaks and portions of it that are un cleaned. This is from is from ice, debris, and snow, getting inside of the springs and keeping them from contacting your windshield. What the rubber sheath does is keep those  particles from affecting the way the mechanics of the wiper blade has been designed to operate.



Is it a good idea if you do a lot of driving in the wintertime to go ahead and change out your wiper blades?

You decide!

Reliable Service and Quality

All cars are serviced at our in house facility and carry the exclusive Car-Lotta Credit warranty.
You buy a dependable car and peace of mind from us.

Do You Drive One Of The 10 Most Common Used Cars?

It is not always possible to buy a new car. Used cars can offer the reliability you want for the price you can afford

  Here are the top cars resold in the United States:

10. Escape

9. Malibu

8. Impala

7. Corolla

6. BMW 3 Series

5. F150

4. Civic

3. Altima

2. Camry

1. Accord

 

At Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales, we sell all kinds of cars, SUV’s, minivans and trucks, including work trucks. We have sporty 2 doors, 4 door sedans, minivans, and sport utilities. Mileage varies, but starts at about 40,000 miles. We have vehicles up to 2011’s in stock now. Do you need a work truck? How about something a little more reliable? Is a minivan more convenient for your growing family? Whatever you need we have it at one of our superstore locations. Every vehicle is serviced at our own in-house facility so you can be sure of safe, reliable transportation.

 

Will This Stop You From Texting And Driving?

      It’s no secret that drivers face distractions while behind the wheel.

Texting while driving is  considered dangerous by many people, including authorities. It  has been outlawed for all drivers in  Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada. New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

A Virginia-based company is working on  a product   that can tell if a person inside the vehicle is texting behind the wheel.This  device  picks up on radio frequencies that come from a cellphone being used inside the car.  Text messages emit a different frequency than other cellphone activities. This would allow such a device to determine if a driver were possibly sending a text behind the wheel.

If you’re driving down the road in the future and you see a cop pointing what appears to be a radar gun your way, stepping on the brake to slow down might not help you out. Speeding might not be what he’s looking for!

Car-Lotta Credit reminds you not to text and drive- The life you save may be your own.

Ever Think Of Being An Auto Mechanic?

Working on cars  on the weekends is all well and good, but is this really something you could see yourself doing ?  It does take some initiative!! 

The automobile is one of the single most important inventions in use in our society. People all over the country rely on the cars and trucks on our nation’s highways for a very long list of reasons, so it makes sense that skilled professionals who can maintain those vehicles are in demand.

Automotive  technicians,( mechanics)  are in demand in a variety of settings, including gas station garages, car dealerships and government agencies. The field offers a range of possibilities and the opportunity to specialize, particularly for people who complete technological training and certification.

Mechanics work with all of a  vehicles parts and systems, from the brakes and air conditioning to the belts, hoses and steering. In smaller garages or companies, a mechanic must be familiar with all of these systems to diagnose customers' problems, but at larger garages, technicians may specialize in particular areas.

Mechanics must be able to use a range of tools --including  electronic diagnostic equipment. Strong  problem-solving skills are a plus  to find and repair problems.

If you think you have what it takes and are looking to find out more about what it takes to be an auto mechanic check  or to just find an   Automotive Technician Program in your area visit:  http://www.techschooldirectory.com/states/pennsylvania/automotive-technician.htm

 Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales has PA Certified Technicians at each of the locations.

Would  you like to  be one of  them ?