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What to do when you’re on the road
Friday, March 24th, 2017
Top 5 Road Trip Games
Like we said earlier this week, spring is officially here. Whether headed out for spring break or just taking a much-needed family road trip, we’ve got a list of the top 5 games that you and your passengers can play on the go. Sure, most people will probably have smart devices to play on for the whole trip, but drivers can’t play games on an iPad. So, if you can convince your family or friends to play with you, try these 5 games so everyone can have some fun. (more…)
Improve your driving habits, improve your fuel economy
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017
Tips for getting the best fuel efficiency
Many new vehicles today have a technology feature either standard or available that helps you monitor your fuel efficiency. It tells you exactly what your fuel economy looks like from moment to moment, helping you to adapt good habits on the go. But for those of you with older vehicles that don’t have this fairly-new feature installed, or you simply opted not to include it in your newer car, we’ve got several tips for you to follow in order to get the best fuel efficiency. (more…)
Don’t forget your Car, Truck or SUV this spring!
Monday, March 20th, 2017
Automotive Spring Cleaning Checklist
Today is officially the first day of spring, which means there’s a pretty good chance you’ve already started – or at least started thinking about – spring cleaning. When you’re done deep cleaning your house or apartment, don’t forget that your vehicle got just as if not even dirtier than your home did over the winter. We’ve put together a checklist that should help with your automotive spring cleaning, so be sure to check it out and if you have any questions feel free to give us a call. (more…)
Why is my Check Engine light on?
Monday, March 13th, 2017
One of the most nerve-racking things that can happen when you’re on the road is to notice your Check Engine Light has come on. It’s nice that the light is there to tell you that something is wrong, but in most vehicles, that’s all it tells you. It doesn’t say what’s wrong or what you should do about it. It just turns the little light on! So why is your check engine light on? Well, we thought we’d give you a few ideas as to why it might be on, and what you should do about it. (more…)
Things That You Should Do Every Time You Take a Test Drive
Thursday, February 9th, 2017
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Test Drive
At Gil’s Auto Sales, one of the things that we highly recommend is test driving a car before buying. This may seem like common knowledge, but there are many advertisements for used cars that show a low-priced vehicle that is being sold “as-is” and that can only be purchased without a test drive. When you test drive a car, you can get a feel for how it runs, but more importantly, you can make sure that it does, in fact, run. At our locations, we make sure that you can test drive as many cars as you want before buying. (more…)
Bad Car Odor? See Our Tips to Get Rid of It
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
Ways to Get Rid of Bad Smells In Your Car
Just about every driver has been there. You smell something in your car… and it smells bad. The only problem is that you can’t figure out how to get rid of it. Well, we are here to help. Not only is a bad odor in your car annoying for you as the driver that has to sit in it every day, but it can also affect the car’s value when it comes to trying to sell it or trade it in. After all, nobody wants a car that smells like a dumpster. To help you out, here are some ways to get rid of bad smells in your car, and do so easily.
The Color Makes The Car – Learn About the Advantages of Car Colors
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
When you go to buy a new or high-quality pre-owned vehicle, you are probably looking for great features and, you know, a functioning engine. However, there is another critical aspect of a vehicle that you should take into account before buying: the car color. Drivers have completely changed brands in the past because they couldn’t find the right color, so no one can claim that the color of a car doesn’t matter. Keep reading to learn about the most popular car colors and which car color offers top resale value. (more…)
What are Some Tips to Maintain a Clean and Organized car?
Sunday, December 25th, 2016
10 Tips for Maintaining a Clean and Organized car
Life can get hectic and it can be hard to stay on top of everything. As a result, sometimes we neglect things like cleaning our cars and houses. No one likes a dirty, messy and unorganized car. Therefore, we have decided to share 10 tips for maintaining a clean and organized car in this article. Read on to learn more about this story. (more…)
Your Car’s Rear Spoiler Does Actually Serve a Purpose
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
What Does the Rear Spoiler of Your Car Do?
Here Gil’s Auto Sales, we have quite the selection of pre-owned vehicles, and if you look on the back end of the vast majority of them, you’ll find that there at least some form of a rear spoiler. Depending on the performance of the vehicle, the spoiler may be larger, but it all really depends. What you may be surprised to know is that the spoiler of the car is not always just for appearances. It does serve an actual purpose. (more…)
Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Car Tires
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Car Tires
Some of the most important parts of your car are the tires. This is because they are the one connection between your car and the road. They also play a crucial role when it comes to the performance of your vehicle. Without the right tires and proper tire pressure, your vehicle’s performance and the fuel economy can take a big hit. That’s why you should always make sure that they are properly maintained. Though there are many things that you can do, let’s look at three tips for getting the most from your car tires. (more…)