2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Hyundai has a knack for building high quality vehicles with a low price tag. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS is no exception. Starting with the engine, the vehicle offers some great features. The GLS comes with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 169 pound-feet of torque at 3750 rpm…. [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L

2011 Honda Odyssey EX L

The 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L is a cool ride and at $34,450 MSRP, a good buy. The engine block is 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. She kicks out 248 horsepower at 5700 rpm. Fuel economy registers at 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The EPA class is Two… [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Acura ZDX with Advance Pkg

2011 Acura MDX with Advance Pkg

The 2011 Acura ZDX has a nice package. It’s called the Advance Package, and we’re talking sexy. With 4 doors and seating for 5 passengers, the 2011 Acura ZDX with Advance Package is an all wheel drive vehicle that offers comfort, sportiness, and performance. The body style is sport utility. The engine is a 3.7-liter… [Continue Reading]

A Useful Tool for Finding the Right Mechanic

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For decades, franchise auto dealerships and independent repair shops have competed for the repair work of local automobile owners. It is  evident that each have their own advantages and disadvantages, which often leads to uncertainty for car owners trying to decide where to get their vehicles serviced. Our goal with this article is to recognize… [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Acura MDX with Advance Package

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The 2011 Acura MDX with Advance Package offers a 3.7-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 6 cylinders puts out 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and for fuel efficiency you can expect to see 16 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The EPA class is a… [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited

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If you’re shopping in the midrange sedan category, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited offers a smooth, roomy ride with some luxury and high performance. We’re talking about a 2.4-liter I4 engine with 16 valves. The horsepower put out is 198 at 6,300 rpm and torque is 184 pound-feet at 4,250 rpm. The transmission is a… [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Honda Insight EX

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If you want a comfortable, efficient vehicle to drive around and that still offers plenty of room for the family, then the 2011 Honda Insight EX is the perfect ride. With an MSRP of $21,490, there’s plenty of vehicle to drive. The engine block is a 1.3-liter I4 with 8 valves. She puts out 98… [Continue Reading]

Oil Change Add-ons for your Vehicle

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When you take your new, used, or pre-owned vehicle to get the oil changed, it’s likely that the service center or mechanic may recommend other services at that time. Two of the most common add-ons are a coolant flush and shock and strut repair. Knowing a little bit about these two can save you money,… [Continue Reading]

Vinart Encourages Customers to Use OTTER App to Curb Texting & Driving

Did you know that from 2002-2007, more than 16,000 people reportedly have been killed in a car crash related to texting and driving. While this number does not compare to drinking and driving related car accident deaths, text-messaging is not far behind. With the accelerated growth rate of people taking to mobile phones and devices,… [Continue Reading]

Auto Review: 2011 Hyundai Accent GLS

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The 2011 Hyundai Accent GLS is a comfortable vehicle that is easy to drive, and it comes at an affordable price. The engine block is a 1.6-liter I4 with 16 valves. She puts out 110 horsepower at 6,000, but the EPA estimates an impressive 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway… [Continue Reading]