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Jeep Dealerships Discuss Obama’s New Plan

Monday, January 26th, 2009

It’s nearly impossible to get away from political discussions these days. That’s why your New Jersey Jeep dealerships want to discuss the new push from President Obama towards cleaner and more efficient cars.

Today, President Obama opened a “double-barreled assault on global warming and U.S. energy woes,” according to a recent article. He vowed to look for alternatives to foreign oil in order to reduce our dependence on other hostile nations for that one precious commodity. His major plan is to make it easier for states to enact stricter emission standards while making new federal rules to force automakers “to start making more fuel-efficient cars as required by law.”

Whether you agree with his policies or not, we should all strive to be more responsible citizens toward the environment. One of the ways we can do that is to choose more efficient and cleaner-burning vehicles. However, many opponents of the new regulations say his enthusiasm to make these changes so quickly could cost consumers thousands of dollars on new “greener” cars. Many also think these quick changes are unnecessary considering the fact that global warming came in last in a list of 20 things Americans are concerned about these days.

Either way, you can get a fuel-efficient car right now at your Denville area Jeep dealer before the new regulations cause prices to skyrocket. Check one out today!

Jeep Dealerships Warn about Teen Drivers

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Your local Jeep dealerships are concerned about the safety of teen drivers. They are some of the most distracted drivers on the roadways and being inexperienced behind the wheel doesn’t help either. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 57,000 teen drivers were killed in auto accidents between 1994 and 2003.

As a result of these figures, a man by the name of Greg Grob decided to try and do something about it. He created the company Hotfoot, which is an Internet website that lets parents monitor the driving habits of their teens. “If somebody witnesses their teen acting up the person that witnesses it would actually be able to call an 800 number and leave a voice message and within seconds of the voice message the parent would receive an e-mail alert.”

Parents can log onto Hotfoot.info and create an account after paying a small fee. The parents will then receive a personalized decal with a vehicle ID number and the 800 number. They can put the decal on the car for other drivers to see so they can call the number if they witness reckless driving.

Your Avenel area Jeep dealer encourages you to sign up for this service or some other service that allows you to monitor your teen driver. It’s not spying if it is done for their safety and the safety of others on the road.

NJ Jeep Dealerships Offer Car Repair Tips

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Getting repairs done on your vehicle can be a daunting experience. You never know how much it’s going to cost, how long it’s going to take and you have very little control over the situation. But your NJ Jeep dealerships want to offer some tips to help reduce the stress and frustration associated with car repairs.

1. Be available. A repair shop is like a production line – they try to get your car in the bay, diagnosed and fixed in an organized manner. If it takes them hours to get in touch with you after they have diagnosed the problem, you may get moved to the bottom of the list so they can work on another car in its place.
2. Let the mechanic diagnose the problem. Don’t tell them what you think it is or anything like that. You may mislead them and you could be completely wrong. Just let the mechanic know what the symptoms are and let them go from there.
3. Be respectful. Don’t treat the mechanic like a “grease monkey” or talk down to them. They have a bad reputation that is, for the most part, unwarranted.

Your Jeep dealerships want to help ensure a good experience when you visit the mechanic. Of course, if your car is beyond repair or if you just want something new, visit your Denville area Jeep dealer. A new car that needs no repairs is a great way to enjoy 2009!

Now Is the Best Time to Buy a New Car in NJ

Friday, January 9th, 2009

With the financial crunch hitting businesses and individuals hard, you may not think that now is a good time to buy a new car in NJ. However, nothing could be further from the truth. If you’re looking to buy a new car in NJ right now, you are looking at the ideal time. According to a report in The Associated Press this week, buyers can find great deals right now as manufacturers are “willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money.”

By now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What’s the catch?” There isn’t a huge catch as long as you can qualify for a car loan. The financial situation has caused banks and lenders to be more stingy careful with their money. As a result, fewer people are qualifying for the loans needed to get a new car in NJ and every other state in the country as well. “The biggest challenge we’ve got is the availability of credit,” said Dale Early, the owner of a Jeep dealer in Texas. He said approvals at his facility have dropped by about 50 percent, which is an 80 percent drop from last year.

Don’t let this scare you, though. You can still visit your Avenel area Jeep dealer and see if you qualify for a loan to get a new car in NJ. Some people are surprised that they are “credit worthy,” but you’ll never know until you try!

Jeep Dealerships Offer Tips for Saving on Insurance

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

With gas prices going back up and other commodities getting more expensive, your Jeep dealerships know how important it is to save money where it is possible. As such, your Jeep dealerships want to offer some tips to save money on your auto insurance. Here are some common tips that could save you hundreds of dollars on your premiums each year.

1. Choose a higher deductible. Many motorists choose the lowest deductible possible for their auto insurance, but this is unnecessary and costly. When you choose a higher deductible, you can put the money you save each month into an interest-bearing account and come out ahead financially.

2. Evaluate the number of miles your drive. Many policies are based on how far you drive each month or year. Make sure you have realistically calculated your average miles so you are not paying for insurance that covers you for more miles than you normally drive.

3. Install safety features. You will get a discount on your insurance policy if you have anti-theft and other safety features installed on your vehicle. A simple alarm could save you a bunch of money on your annual premiums.

With all the money you’ll save on your insurance with these tips, you can afford a down payment for a new car at your Monmouth Junction Jeep dealer. Check us out today and see what’s available for as your next vehicle!

Jeep Dealerships Offer Winter Driving Tips

Monday, January 5th, 2009

We’re in the dead of winter and there is no sign of spring coming anytime soon. That’s why your Jeep dealerships want to offer some winter driving tips to help you stay safe on the slippery roads. Here are some of those tips, directly from your Jeep dealerships to your computer screen.

1. Slow down. The best thing to do when driving in winter weather is to slow down. When you’re going slower, you have more time to react if you hit a patch of ice and the possibilities of skidding out of control are greatly reduced.

2. Don’t slam on the brakes. Slamming on the brakes on snow and ice will simply make you skid out of control. Be gentle with the brakes and you’ll be able to control your car much better and avoid more accidents.

3. Carry an emergency kit. There’s a good chance of getting stuck in the snow when driving in the winter. Keep a shovel and some salt in the back of your car to help you get unstuck in case this happens.

Of course, getting a four-wheel drive Jeep from your Avenel area Jeep dealer is a great way to stay safer in snowy weather. Visit one today because we still have a couple months of treacherous winter weather to get through!

Jeep Dealerships Offer Ways to Save Money on Vehicle Maintenance

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

If you’re like many people who made resolutions for 2009, you have resolved to save money and budget better this year. Your Jeep dealerships want to help you keep this resolution and, as a result, we offer these tips to help you save money on car maintenance.

1. Do some repairs yourself. If you don’t know anything about cars, you probably don’t want to start by rebuilding your own transmission. But you can start by replacing your own windshield wipers, battery and other small things and work your way up to more complicated repairs as you learn more.
2. Find a reliable and honest mechanic. Finding a mechanic that you trust is as difficult as finding a good doctor, but it’s worth the search. When you frequent a mechanic, you are more likely to build a cordial relationship and trust them more.
3. Carpool. Carpooling reduces the number of miles you put on your car in a given year. Fewer miles means less maintenance.

Your Denville area Jeep dealer urges you to take care of your vehicle in a cost-effective manner in 2009. Following these tips will help you do that.

Jeep Dealerships Talk Tow Hooks and Front Hitches

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Your Denville-area Jeep dealer knows that Jeep is the best brand of vehicle you can take off road. Since the early days, Jeeps have been designed with the idea that they can get anywhere.

One of the things to think about when taking your Jeep off road is how to get your jeep unstuck in those instances where it becomes stuck. This process, known as recovery, can be accomplished in one of two ways, with either a front hitch or with tow hooks.

Tow hooks have a fairly small footprint, and they look like standard equipment. However, they’re not always the best way to get unstuck. When you use tow hooks for recovery, you have to take care of the angle you use so they don’t break or bend. In addition, when you use tow hooks, your Jeep is only being pulled one side at a time. Tow hooks are ideal if you don’t get stuck very often.

The serious off road enthusiast needs something more extreme, however. A front hitch provides much more stable and reliable recovery. It isn’t likely that a front hitch will break or even bend. However, it does hang lower than tow hooks and lessens your approach angle. Still, a front hitch is idea for when you expect to do a lot of recovery.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty at your New Jersey Dealership

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

At your Jeep dealer near Avenel you can find one of the newest and most exciting Jeeps to hit the market in a while. The 2008 Jeep Liberty was redesigned all around, and is the first time the Jeep dealer has been redesigned since it was first introduced to the market back in 2002.

The new Jeep Liberty for 2008 features a much more rugged grille, of course made up of that famous Jeep seven slots. The wheel openings are trapezoid-shaped and flared, and they help to give a much more contemporary feel to the Jeep liberty. The real shining gem of the Jeep Liberty, though, is the Sky Slider. The Sky Slider is the canvas canopy roof for the 2008 Jeep liberty, which is an optional feature. The roof will retract to provide a large opening of 30 inches by 60 inches, which is a first.

With the Jeep Liberty you can also choose between two wheel drive, the Command Trac part-time four wheel drive, or the newest Select Trac II on-demand four wheel drive. There are two trim levels, each of which have plenty of additional options available.

Check out the 2008 Jeep Liberty today. You’ll be excited to see what Jeep is doing.

Jeep Dealership looks at the 2008 Jeep Compass

Monday, November 17th, 2008

One of the best values you can find at your Jeep dealer near Denville is the 2008 Jeep Compass. Its low price, small size, plenty of headroom and its steering that’s very responsive offers you some of the best of the Jeep world.

The Jeep Compass is Jeep’s small car-based crossover SUV. It was introduced in 2007, and in many ways is different from Jeeps that have come before. The Compass isn’t trail rated, for example. What that means is, essentially, that Jeep doesn’t make any guarantees about the Compass doing well in rough off-road situations.

The Jeep Compass may not shine on the trail, but it does shine on the street. The Compass is an easy-going vehicle. It’s a Jeep that handles like a car, which makes it much easier to use in an urban setting than many other jeeps. The Compass comes optionally with a 4WD system, which does give it some off road potential. However, the “Freedom Drive” as it is known is designed for use during inclement weather conditions, rather than on the trail.

The 2008 model of the Jeep Compass features air conditioning and chrome accents as standard. It features a limited lifetime powertrain warranty, as well as changes to the powertrain that make the ride more smooth and quiet.