Are Your Tires Ready For More Snow in Omaha?
With the adoption of front-wheel drive as the mainstream power delivery system of choice, the semi-annual ritual of swapping snow tires has largely disappeared for most Americans. In many northern areas, all-wheel drive has become an increasingly popular choice when offered as an option. But as much help as putting power through all four wheels [...]
Totaled Car Tips for Omaha
About five million vehicles are totaled in the US every year (sometimes called a “total loss” or “write off”), or about 20 per cent of those involved in insurance claims every year. But what happens when your car is deemed totaled? How long does the process take to complete? Where does your car go once [...]
Looking to save money on gas? Here are 10 easy tips that can help.
1. Reduce Idling
Turn off your engine during long traffic lights, in heavy traffic, or while waiting to pick someone up.
2. Slow Down
The Department of Energy calculates that for every five miles a motorist drives above 60 mph, a fuel efficiency loss of between seven and 23 percent occurs (depending on make and model). Most cars [...]
Slow Down and Save Up
There are plenty of things you can do to save money on gas, one thing stands out – drive slower.
In a typical family sedan, every 10 miles per hour you drive over 60 is like the price of gasoline going up about 54 cents a gallon. That figure will be even higher for less fuel-efficient [...]
Make a Date for Halloween…An Auto Repair Date.
Many of us wash our cars on a regular basis. Many of us are great about getting the oil changes. But what about everything else under the hood? Not knowing is a scary feeling. Why not use that feeling as a reminder to do an annual check-up…..on Halloween.
How to Give Your Car a Check-Up
No matter [...]
Are You Ready For Another Omaha Winter? Get your Chevrolet ready.
We’ve already gotten a taste of winter here in Omaha. Are you ready for the full winter blast?
Now would be a good time to make some winter preparations. You might
want to put a blanket and some warm boots in your trunk. Other items to
consider are a good flashlight, some lock de-icer and maybe a portable
shovel.
The [...]
Don’t Cut Maintenance from Your Budget.
The “check engine” light comes on. You seem to hydroplane in heavy rain.
Money is tight, but there are some items in your budget you shouldn’t
even think about cutting– not just because it will save you money down
the road, but because it could save your life.
Simple Ways to Save Thousands
If you heard a little squeak [...]
Does She Look Familiar?
She’s H&H’s own Megan Stevenson, who works in our service department. Megan was recently featured on a series of Metro Community Colleges radio and TV advertisements.
Megan is a part of the Automotive Youth Educational System. AYES is a partnership among automotive manufacturers, the National Automobile Dealers Association, state and Metro Dealer Associations , state departments [...]
Are You Getting Unwelcomed Phone Calls About Your Car Warranty?
Are you receiving calls about your
warranty expiring? Here at H&H, we've had customer questions about
extended warranties. Specifically we've had people ask about companies
calling them and trying to sell extended warranties.
First,
we want to be very clear about some facts. These companies are not
associated with H&H Chevrolet. The dealership has not given, nor
sold your information to these [...]
Three Ways to Protect Your Car in a Recession
As we make big cuts to our budgets, it’s important to remember that not
everything can be cut. You already know that keeping your vehicle in
good condition and making sure you’re covered in case of an accident
will save you money down the road. But we have some advice on making
that happen while staying on budget.
When to [...]
