Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Transmission

What Car Transmission is Best for You?

The transmission of a vehicle is what transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Car technology has advanced from the earliest days of transmissions until you have a variety of options to choose from. A car shopper in this day and age can pit manual transmission vs automatic transmission options against each other, or even explore variations like the automated manual, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) or even more exotic transmission options.  Keep reading to learn more about these options.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe front quarter view

New And Old Mercedes-Benz Naming Systems

Whether you are in the market for a new Mercedes-Benz model, or exploring the pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models in our extensive inventory, you may have noticed some name changes from one year to the next. For the 2016 model year, the company streamlined its naming conventions, which should allow customers to know, just looking at a model name, roughly what kind of vehicle it is. However, in the short term these new and old Mercedes-Benz naming systems can make it difficult to parse things like “Is a GLC the same as a GLK?” or to know exactly where the M-Class went.

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oil change

How often should you change oil in a used car?

When buying a used vehicle there are many things to take into consideration, especially when it comes to the vehicle’s health and maintenance history. After you’ve purchased the vehicle, you want to remain diligent about regular service, especially oil changes. Should you be getting oil changes more regularly with a used car than with a new car? Exactly how often should you change the oil in a used car? We’re going to explore the proper maintenance schedule for used cars below.

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new year

New Year’s Resolutions for Car Owners

As we come to the end of 2016, a lot of us are thinking about how we can make 2017 a better year. The new year has always been the perfect time to start a new goal like losing weight, eating better and making improvements at work. Our team here at Certified Autoplex is encouraging drivers to make similar resolutions for their vehicles in order to prolong the vehicle’s life and keep in running in tiptop shape.

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Car battery

Signs You Need a New Car Battery

Owning a car can definitely be a stressful thing, especially when you’re experiencing mechanical issues. Our team here at Certified Autoplex understands firsthand just how challenging it can be, which is why we provide detailed research to help with frequently asked questions. This time around we’re focusing on the battery and sharing signs that your car battery is either dead or about to die. Read the rest of this entry >>

woman standing with hood open

Top 5 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

We’ve all been there – the car’s packed, and you’re ready to hit the road. However, when you go to turn the key nothing happens. Now you’re left wondering what could possibly be wrong with it. Our team here at Certified Autoplex is going to share the top five common reasons your car won’t start to give you a better idea of what the issue could be before you head to a mechanic. Read the rest of this entry >>

windshield

How-To: Get Ice Off Your Windshield

As unfortunate as it is for us to say, colder months are right around the corner. Although we don’t see nearly as cold of temperatures here in Texas, a lot of the country will be facing snow and freezing weather before we know it. Our team here at Certified Autoplex will continue to share winter driving tips for drivers across the country to take advantage of this season and for years to come. This time we’re answering the age-old question of how to properly get ice off your windshield. Read the rest of this entry >>