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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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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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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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An Insider’s Perspective

Ozzie — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:43 +0000

Recently a customer came to us at Freeman Grapevine and asked, “Why is car buying so difficult?” I understand why she asked that, it can be very challenging, and can be as equally frustrating for both a customer and the dealer, but it doesn’t have to be. As an insider, let me explain why, There … Continue reading An Insider’s Perspective →

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Fishy Hit and Run: Cause…”New Car Smell”

Ozzie — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:58:06 +0000

I just ran across this story and it seems a little fishy to me. Let me first preface the quoted article below from the New York Times by saying, this is the first time I’ve EVER heard this happen…let alone used as a defense in court. Read the article and tell me your opinions, I … Continue reading Fishy Hit and Run: Cause…”New Car Smell” →

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Don’t Run Your Fort Worth Buick GMC on “Empty”

Ozzie — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:17:40 +0000

Sounds like a pretty hard thing to do, running your Fort Worth Buick GMC on “E”, it’s obvious not to be taken literally, but is referring to the practice of “Istillhaveafewmoremilesleftism”. Yes, I just made that up, but those of you that have it know who you are. What is running close to empty bad … Continue reading Don’t Run Your Fort Worth Buick GMC on “Empty” →

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Ten Traffic Safety Improvements DFW takes for Granted

Ozzie — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:55 +0000

It’s really easy to complain about traffic. It’s really easy to complain and whine about construction. In fact it seems like Freeman Grapevine is in the epicenter of construction central. One thing that we have to try to keep in mind is that, for all of the inconvenience, our “problems” with traffic and construction are … Continue reading Ten Traffic Safety Improvements DFW takes for Granted →

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Dallas, Fort Worth: This is your wake up call

Ozzie — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:39 +0000

You know what? I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of hearing all of the DWI related accidents and injuries that we are bombarded with on our evening news channels. Let me rephrase that a little. I’m tired that the news continues to have DWI stories to report. I mean, what will it … Continue reading Dallas, Fort Worth: This is your wake up call →

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