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Winter Preparation: Get Your Car Winter Ready
Winter can be tough on your car. Winter elements take a toll on your car which is why winter preparation is crucial. Being prepared can make all the difference when something goes wrong while traveling on a cold winter day. Here’s a handy checklist to get your car ready for winter. Get Your Car Winter Ready Checklist…...
Vehicle Safety Technology
Vehicle Technology that keeps us safe. We spend a lot of time in our vehicles, roughly 17,600 minutes each year, according to an AAA survey. A number of safety technologies make driving safer than its ever been. Hands-free connectivity, collision warnings, backup cameras and driver assist are a few features that drivers should be thankful…...
Cabin Air Filter; Missed and Forgotten Maintenance
Cabin Air Filter: The Middle Child of Vehicle Maintenance When you have a vehicle there are a lot of components and parts that need to be maintained. So it’s no surprise that some parts may be forgotten about or missed. However, that doesn’t make them any less important. Often-overlooked is your cars cabin air filter. Crucial…...
Buying a Used Car Questions
We understand that buying a used car can be confusing and stressful and you may have questions that you need to be answered. We looked at the questions we frequently hear when someone is buying a used car and compiled them here. We hope this will put your car shopping into first gear. Why are…...
4 Tips to Get a Car Loan That’s Right for You
Purchasing a vehicle can be an exciting experience—and also a little intimidating if you haven’t done your homework. Many of our customers tell us that shopping for a car loan is just as challenging as shopping for a car. Gary LaPointe, the F&I manager at Star Auto Sales, shared his many years of automotive…...
Tips to Protect Your Vehicle from Summer Damage
Tips to Keep Your Car Cool for The Summer With temperatures soaring over 80 degrees last week, the summer heat is taking its toll on everybody. But it’s not just you the heat is taking its toll on; hot weather can also be problematic for your vehicle. The excessive heat can cause a multitude of…...
June 14th is Flag Day
If you have been to Star Auto Sales you will see a lot of American Flags flying. We have flags on all of our cars. On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress adopted a flag with 13 white stars, one representing each state, in a circle on a blue background. Alongside the blue were 13…...
ABC’s & DEF’s of Automotive Air Conditioning
Ugh, its not blowing cold! The days are getting longer and warmer, summer is coming! On a hot sweltering summer’s day, there’s nothing more frustrating than getting in a vehicle with a poorly performing A/C. Lack of air conditioning in a vehicle makes for a sweaty and uncomfortable ride. Keep you and your passengers…...
Top Reasons to Have Your Vehicle Serviced Regularly
Why should you have your car regularly serviced? When you first purchase your car, of course, it’s going to be in great condition but it will not stay that way without basic maintenance. The more use out of your car, the more it will wear out. A poorly maintained car can lead to a multitude…...