Is Your 4 Wheel Baby Ready For 2017?

Here are a few easy things you should do for your 4-wheeled friend in 2017 :

Find the right mechanic. Keeping your car running well doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive if you find a mechanic you trust. Your local Car-Lotta Branch will be able to help you with recommended service shops in your area.

Make sure to get it serviced frequently, and stick to the schedule maintenance timetable. This includes things such as changing your oil, rotating tires and checking the fluid levels (oil, transmission coolant (anti-freeze). It also means not forgetting larger items like timing belts or water pumps and brakes.

Get your vehicle Inspected once a year …. Remember, Pennsylvania requires a Safety and in some counties Emission Inspection yearly.

Regular maintenance is important to keep your car safe. With proper care your car will last longer and some of the possible problems can be avoided.

Car-Lotta Credit assures all of the vehicles for sale are serviced  before leaving the lot !  

Will You Be Traveling Over The Holiday?

 Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year.  During the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday period the number of travelers rises  23 percent, compared to the rest of the year.  Although heavy media attention focuses on crowded airports and bus and train stations,

most long-distance holiday travel, (about 91 percent)  is by personal vehicle, such as by car.

 

 

Christmas and New Year’s travel period, and the resulting travel pattern, varies depending on the day of the week on which the two holidays fall. When Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on  a Tuesday, the Saturday and Sunday preceding Christmas and Christmas Day are generally the busiest travel days.  The days immediately following Christmas were generally busier than New Year’s Day and the two following days. If   the holidays are on Thursday,  no doubt will change the travel patterns during the  holiday period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visiting friends and family is the single biggest reason Americans travel during the holidays. Visits account for 43 percent of long-distance trips during Christmas and New Year’s. Visits make up only 24 percent of all long-distance travel during the remainder of the year.  

 

 

 Travelers who begin trips during the holiday periods are younger than travelers during the rest of the year. The average age of  Christmas/New Year's  travelers is slightly above 36 years. During the remainder of the year, the average age is almost 38 years.

 

 

 

 

During the holiday periods the percentage of male travelers is lower than during the rest of the year when 58 percent of long-distance travelers are male.  During the Christmas/New Year’s holiday period 54 percent of travelers are male.

 

  

          Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 24th 2016.

                                               Merry Christmas from all of us!

 

 

How Does Your Vehicle Like The Cold Weather ?

It's here..... The cold weather is upon us!!

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-

 

Things You Should NOT Do To Your Automobile

You probably rely on your vehicle  every day to get you where you need to go. How well can your car rely on you?

                There are some things you should never do to it.



                                            Several  things to never do to your car  

 Put off the recommended maintenance. There’s a reason the car manufacturer gives you that little book when you buy a car. It contains important maintenance guidelines for the age and mileage of your car. By following what it says, you can keep your car running smoothly and safely—and save on having to pay for big repairs later on.

     Ignore any warning lights. Most cars come with a check engine light and other warning lights. If any warning light goes off, it’s time to take your car to a qualified mechanic ASAP.

   Never change the air filter. A fresh air filter keeps your engine running smoothly and improves your car’s fuel efficiency. Most manufacturers suggest you replace your filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles.

    Never check your tires’ air levels. Not having the right tire pressure makes for unsafe driving and reduced fuel efficiency. Most vehicles list tire pressure requirements on the driver side door post so you know how much air to give your tires.

    Have an unqualified person work on your car. Take the time to find a qualified car mechanic. (Keep in mind that you could qualify as “unqualified” if a repair is beyond your skill level.)

    Rev the engine during the winter. Doing this doesn’t warm up the car—in fact, it can cause damage since the oil hasn’t yet worked its way through the engine.

      Leave keys in the ignition of an unattended car. This is one of the easiest ways to tempt car thieves—especially during the winter.

    Run your gas tank down to empty. Doing so cuts the life of the fuel pump—and puts you at risk of running out before you get to a station.

    Rarely wash your car. A thorough wash helps preserve the exterior of your car. That can ultimately help your car retain its resale value. A good wash is especially important during winter, when road salt does a number on cars. -


                             Car-Lotta Car Sales wants to know if you are  guilty of any of these?

Need Some Holiday Cash?

Looking for some extra cash for the holiday?   Do you have a vehicle you want to sell??


We buy ....

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


* the years we will buy are from 2007 to 2012

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

* we do not buy salvage or reconstructed vehicles

* the price range is from $500 to $5,000



In less than 30 minutes we'll give you a price to buy it from you and if you have your drivers license and the title of the vehicle with you, you can leave with the check in your hand and no hassles



Do you have a car you want to sell? Give us a call, or email us: mjayne@carlottacredit.us.

Will You Be Traveling For Thanksgiving?

If roads and airports seemed crowded last Thanksgiving, it’s time to pack a little more patience as hundreds of thousands more travelers head out for turkey and stuffing in  2016.

Nearly 47 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the holiday from the Wednesday  before through Sunday after the holiday. Amid all  the trimmings, airlines are expecting to average 65,000 more passengers each day than last year around the holiday.

 If you’re one of the more than 46 million Americans traveling this Thanksgiving, we urge you to be patient and to carve out plenty of time to arrive at your holiday destination safely.

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales will be closing  at 5 pm on Wednesday,   November 23rd and CLOSED on Thursday, November 24th in observance of the holiday.  We will re open on Friday,  November 25th at 9:00am.

 

How Would YOU Handle An Auto Accident?

An auto accident can leave you frazzled!   The following steps can help make the minutes after a accident less stressful. 

 

1. Move to a safe area (if possible)

If it's safe to do so and you aren't seriously injured, move your vehicle  out of further harm's way.  If this  isn't possible, turn on your hazards to warn other drivers that your vehicle isn't going anywhere any time soon.

2. Exit your vehicle

Make sure your car is not  moving, turn off the engine, shift into park, or set the e-brake. Take a moment to take a deep breath. Check to make sure it's safe to get out of your car before opening the door. 

3. Check on others involved

Check on all the other  drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, to make sure no one is hurt. Call 911 if anyone is injured . Remember ..... Even a  minor symptom like dizziness should be checked out by a health care professional.

4. Call the police 

A Police Accident Report may  prove invaluable when dealing with your  insurance company and other drivers. Cooperate fully, and let the police objectively judge events and determine who, if anyone, is at fault in the crash.

 

5. Gather info

Try to write down as much info as possible  including:

• Driver and passenger names
• License plate numbers
• Insurance info
• Makes and models of all vehicles involved
• Contact info for any eyewitnesses
• Location of the accident
• The name and badge number of any responding police officers

6. Document the scene

Use  your  phone with to  snap some pics of the accident scene. They may come in handy during when dealing with an insurance company.

 

 

 Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales hopes you never have to use this information!