You drive to your favorite store entrance. Hop out. Your car then drives away and finds a parking spot. When you have finished shopping you press the remote, and the car will find its way back to the store entrance to pick you up.
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6 Reasons to Pick Better World Auto Club Over AAA
When it comes to choosing an auto club, not all clubs are created equal. If your auto club membership has come up for renewal, and you are wondering if you should just renew with AAA, we have a better option for you, Better World Auto Club (BWC).
13 Ways to Save Gas and Save Money
I’ve written before about ways to save gas, but with prices continually rising, I believe it’s still a major concern for most people. We used to protest about the possibility of gas costing $2.00 a gallon? Today, $3.50+ a gallon is a daily reality. With rising prices at the pumps, here’s how can you get better gas mileage out of your vehicle.
What Amenities Should An Auto Shop Waiting Room Provide?
Over the past several years we have received many compliments about our auto shop waiting room. We have compiled a list of some of the top suggestions and compliments we’ve received in the past based on this information.
Sailing Through the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP)
You will sail through the Maryland VEIP if you own a vehicle newer than 1996 and the check engine light has not been on for about a week. Also, you’ll need to make sure the tires are in good shape (i.e. no bald tires and no temporary spares) in order to have the car tested.
AAA Car Care Centers – The Double Standard
“AAA Car Care Center, AAA owned and operated” — so the advertisement in the Baltimore Sun says. Upon reading this ad, one might think the shop was AAA certified. Right?
Does the Auto Repair Industry Get Women Wrong Too?
I came across this article the other day on Slate.com highlighting how the auto industry gets it wrong when it comes to women.
14 Helpful Inclement Weather Auto Safety Tips for 2013
If the past few weeks are any indication, it appears that we may be in for some winter weather after all. Are you prepared for the possibility of unexpectedly getting stuck? Get ahead of the game by doing a bit of advance planning.
10 Things Outstanding BMW, Audi, VW or Mercedes Repair Shops Provide
If you own a European car (e.g. a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Volkswagen), and would like to find a place to take your automobile for service or repair, how do you choose the right shop?
7 Items You Might Miss If You Only See Your Auto Mechanic Once A Year
Are you getting a full preventative maintenance service done on your car at least every six months? If you aren’t chances are you could be missing some things that could cause problems now or later on. It could be something simple that causes you to get less efficient gas mileage or something serious like compromised vehicle safety.
When to Sell Your High Mileage Vehicle – The Debate
With the topic of debates in the news this week, another debate comes to mind…..
Sales are Soaring, but is the VW Service & Repair Record Still Poor?
I have heard people say they would not buy a Volkswagen because they have a poor service record, but in fact Volkswagen has come a long way. Maybe so, you might say….but just how far have they come? Should you think about buying a Volkswagon?