The 51st Super Bowl is just a few weeks away, and we are excited that one (or both) of our great Texan teams might be playing this year. For most of us, who won’t be able to get tickets and make it to Houston, we will be watching the game from the comfort of our own homes, or one of the Super Bowl parties in the area on February 5, 2017. Are you looking for Super Bowl LI parties around Dallas TX? Check out our top picks below.
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One of the biggest advantages to purchasing a pre-owned luxury vehicle is getting a car or SUV equipped with premium luxuries, but at a lower price than a new model. However, there are some cutting-edge technologies that only appear in the latest models. One of these is AcuraWatch. This suite of driver assistance features on Acura vehicles can help drivers stay alert and aware of changing road conditions. But can you get AcuraWatch on a used vehicle? That depends on the year and model.
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The Lexus LS is the flagship model of the Lexus luxury brand. As such, it delivers premium comfort, features, and style from the front fascia to the very rear. The freshly announced 2018 Lexus LS is starting with the quality of previous year and taking it up a notch. Learn more about the 2018 Lexus LS release date and some of the changes on this model in this blog post.
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The Cadillac luxury brand has long been know for its long and lean sedans that offer premium class and a stylish look, like the Cadillac ATS and the Cadillax XTS. However, in recent years, the push for new luxury models in the practical SUV and crossover body styles has been high. If you are wondering “Does Cadillac make luxury crossovers?” the answer is yes! The large Cadillac Escalade, the Cadillac SRX, and the new XT5 all offer the taller ride height, premium luxury, and engaging performance that luxury shoppers are seeking. You can even find select used Cadillac SUVs in Carrollton TX in our extensive pre-owned Cadillac inventory.
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The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is one of the biggest automotive events of the year. It is a chance for manufacturers and designers to reveal new models and technologies. While these brand new features won’t start appearing in our extensive pre-owned BMW inventory right away, it’s always exciting to see the options and designs that will be coming down the pipeline to us here at Certified Autoplex in Carrollton TX. Keep reading to learn what BMW vehicles will be shown at NAIAS 2017 and what features we are most excited about.
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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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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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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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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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With Christmas only a few days away, Lexus wanted to put a spin on the traditional way that children ask for presents. Instead of welcoming them onto his lap, Santa strapped them into his Lexus RC F GT concept race car and started flying around the track. Scott Pruett, an American racecar driver, played Santa for this Hot Lap experience, and the participants worked to raise money for Toys for Tots. Read the rest of this entry