front quarter view of the 2018 Cadillac SRX

Does Cadillac Make Luxury Crossovers?

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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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2017 BMW 5 Series front view

BMW Unveils New Models at NAIAS 2017

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Posted in BMW News

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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Transmission

What Car Transmission is Best for You?

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Posted in Tips & Tricks

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

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Posted in Mercedes-Benz, Tips & Tricks

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?

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Posted in How-To's, Tips & Tricks

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

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Posted in Seasonal, Tips & Tricks

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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christmas tree

Santa’s Hot Lap presented by Lexus

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Posted in Lexus News

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 >>