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Miss Your Exit…Don’t Take The Short Cut

Ozzie — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:48:51 +0000

Pretty close to the front of my dealership, Freeman Grapevine, there is a fair amount of construction going on at highways 121/114. Now, granted there are a lot of orange cones around and this can make driving on these roads, at times, a tad bit confusing. The construction seemingly changes almost daily, but that is … Continue reading Miss Your Exit…Don’t Take The Short Cut →

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How Often Do You Rotate Your Tires?

Ozzie — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:06:11 +0000

I would say that the majority of people know that regular scheduled maintenance is a necessity when it comes to owning a car to keep it running properly. One of the most common maintenance produces is getting oil changed. A no -brainer, right?! Well, you’d think so, but there are a handful out there that … Continue reading How Often Do You Rotate Your Tires? →

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Need a new car, check out used first!

Ozzie — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:21:44 +0000

Let’s face it; when living in Texas, it is virtually mandatory that you own a car. Here in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, that is especially true. With a limited public transportation system and long distances to cover to get to wherever you need to go, you are going to have a difficult time with … Continue reading Need a new car, check out used first! →

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Tire Tread Depth For Maximum Safety

Ozzie — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:56:13 +0000

Understanding tire tread wear and being able to read the signs of overuse, or excessive wear is extraordinarily important in ensuring you are driving on the safest tires possible. I’ve written about it before, and no doubt you’ve read other articles on safe tire tread depth. But today I want to find out, specifically, how … Continue reading Tire Tread Depth For Maximum Safety →

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How To Evaluate Your Shock Absorbers

Ozzie — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:08:08 +0000

Okay, Dallas Fort Worth, how do you know when you need replacement shocks? The rule of thumb is every 50,000 miles, but it could be sooner, or even later. Your shock absorbers are an often overlooked but vital aspect to your Freeman Grapevine Buick, or GMC. Checking your shocks is actually a very simple thing to … Continue reading How To Evaluate Your Shock Absorbers →

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A Refresher in Driving Etiquette Just for You!

Ozzie — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:17:52 +0000

So it may have been a few years since you’ve been in drivers ed, or let’s face it, maybe even a few decades! And quite possibly, over the years, you may just have forgotten some things and are now making some uber driving faux pas and you don’t even know it. Sheesh, and you wonder … Continue reading A Refresher in Driving Etiquette Just for You! →

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Common Car Problems That You Don’t Need to Kick Up a Stink About!

Ozzie — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:02:42 +0000

You know you’ve done it! An indicator light goes on in the instrument panel or you hear a new, strange noise and of course you’re thinking that something must absolutely be wrong with your car and it needs immediate attention! Well relax, take a deep breath and let’s sort through some of the common car … Continue reading Common Car Problems That You Don’t Need to Kick Up a Stink About! →

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Help! My New Car Won’t Start Because it’s Too Hot Outside!

Ozzie — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:27:32 +0000

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is most often difficult to start. However, hot engines sometimes have problems too. Hot engines can be tough to start, and many people do not know how to deal with this situation when it occurs to their cars. I live in Texas, … Continue reading Help! My New Car Won’t Start Because it’s Too Hot Outside! →

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The Top 5 New Car Maintenance Issues

Ozzie — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:33:12 +0000

NEWS FLASH! You have to do more than just fill up your car with gas and occasionally clean the windows! The American Automobile Association conducted nationwide clinics at 25 different AAA clubs that included inspecting 6,082 vehicles to find out the five most common car problems–all of which are easy to fix with just a … Continue reading The Top 5 New Car Maintenance Issues →

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Front Wheel, Rear Wheel, All Wheel Drive: Their Pros and Cons

Ozzie — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:22:28 +0000

For many new car buyers, the drivetrain of their potential new car is just a given. Meaning that they buy the car for whatever reasons they may have and usually the type of drive train is a secondary consideration. I’m talking the commuter vehicles, sedans and light trucks and SUVs. If you have a perpetual … Continue reading Front Wheel, Rear Wheel, All Wheel Drive: Their Pros and Cons →

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