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How to Get Swirl Marks Out of your car; What causes them?

1. What causes swirl marks? Swirl marks are scratches in the finish. Sometimes these scratches are microscopic in size and only visible in bright light, like direct sunlight or very intense artificial More »»

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Table talk: Dinner clubs create culinary camaraderie, make home-cooked meals a snap

All across America, busy parents are club hopping, putting down their books and picking up their spatulas, whipping up family-friendly meals, then trading their Tupperware. Supper swap clubs are a growing trend, More »»

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Burn rubber, not money: Gas saving tips to fall into savings

Autumn is all around, and while leaves are changing colors and falling to the ground, one place you don’t see any pleasant drops is at the gas pump. If you’ve experienced some More »»

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Carroll County Festivals highlight history, art, and family-friendly fun

The 41st Annual Mill Fall Festival Dates: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9 Location: The “Mill Complex,” four miles south of Carrollton on State Route 332 Cost: $8/vehicle—Rain Date: Held rain or shine A long-running More »»

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Chevy zings top industry honors: Volt named ’2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year’

About the “Motor Trend Car of the Year” Award For more than 60 years, “Motor Trend Magazine,” an automotive specialty publication, picks an automobile to receive top honors in the “Car of More »»

Featured Employee of the Month: Shane Laizure

October 07, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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Shane Laizure, Sales Consultant for Huebner Chevrolet Subaru has been on staff here for the past 3 years. We sat down with him, to get the inside scoop on all kinds of amazing topics!

Q. Thanks for taking time to sit down with us. You’re really a busy person these days!

SL: No problem at all!

Q. Okay, I guess we should get some basics out of the way first… How long have you been working for Huebner’s and what is the best thing that you like about your job?

SL: Well, I’ve been at Huebner’s for the past 3 years, but it feels like much longer because I know so many people coming in and out since I’m from Carrollton. I’d say my favorite thing about the job is just seeing how excited people get when they buy a new car… I mean, for a lot of people, it’s one of their largest purchases in their lives. I get excited for them! This is something that a lot of places don’t realize I think. Oh, I also don’t mind testing out all of the latest cars and trucks either! haha

Q. That is pretty cool, so you mentioned that Carrollton is where you grew up?

SL: Yeah, it’s where I grew up, and now my wife, two daughters and I live here.

Q. That’s great! So before working at Huebner’s, what did you do?

SL: Before here, I worked at Huntington Bank. 

Q: What are a couple of your favorite things to do when you are away from work?

SL: Well, like I mentioned earlier, I love spending time with my beautiful wife and kids. Also, I really like to referee basketball games throughout the winter. 

Q. So we see that you love your family a lot, but besides them, what are 2 things that you just can’t live without, OFF the top of your head…. 

SL: Well, I’d say Iced Tea and TV (so my wife says) haha

Q. Okay rapid fire time, 2 Bands or radio stations you listen to right now…

SL: Easy, that would be Night Ranger and 97.5 FM … great 80′s rock’n'roll!

Q. Pepsi or Coke?

SL: Pepsi, but Iced Tea if that’s available

Q. Big Mac’s or Whoppers?

SL: haha neither! Wendy’s Grilled Chicken.

Q. What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

SL:  haha! It’s hard to say, sliced bread has been around awhile…

Q. 1st Thing you thought about this morning…

SL: Why did I stay up so late last night?! 

Q. If they were going to make a movie about you, who would you pick to play you?

SL: Kevin Pollak… although Cameron who I work said Chris Farley… You know Kevin, he was in “A Few Good Men” .. Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson

Q. Okay, If you had a time machine, what time period would you go to and why?

SL: Easy. I’d choose the Wild West. There was a lot less politics and crap back then. You have an argument, we’ll decide it right now… a stand-off… haha!

Q. Haha great answer! Okay, describe the Perfect Dinner for you:

SL: Oh yeah, this is my niche! First I’d have to start with some wings from Quaker Steak and Lube as an appetizer… Then, I’d move on over to Carrabba’s for their Seafood Ravioli… Except I’d request a side of Crab Legs from Red Lobster to go along with that. Then I’d end the dinner with some Cheesecake from Grinders (a restaurant in Minerva). I’d wash it all down with some Iced Tea! haha Doesn’t that sound great?!

Q. Wow, yeah it does! Well, we will end with 1 last question… What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

SL: I’d have to say the beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. Just because it has everything I need in a vacation. Great location, relaxing, and more good food! Plus, my family really enjoys it there.

 

Shane Laizure has lots of positive reviews and testimonials from his customers.  They can be seen on the Testimonials page of the site, and also on DealerRater for Huebner’s. He loves seeing his customers get excited about their new car, because then he becomes even more excited for them! He realizes that a vehicle is usually one of the biggest purchases that his customers will make, so he makes every person feel like they are the most important person. At the end of the deal, his customers appreciate his patience and understanding.

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How to Get Swirl Marks Out of your car; What causes them?

October 06, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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1. What causes swirl marks?

Swirl marks are scratches in the finish. Sometimes these scratches are microscopic in size and only visible in bright light, like direct sunlight or very intense artificial lights. Other swirl marks are very deep and are easily visible in just about any lighting condition.

Swirl marks can generally be placed in two categories, which describes the origin of the swirls.

Cobweb-effect also called spider web scratches, car wash scratches, towel scratches etc.

Buffer Swirl or Holograms

Cobweb-effect

Cobweb-effect is the term Meguiar’s uses to describe the visual appearance of the thousands, and even hundreds of thousands of tiny scratches inflicted into your car’s finish through normal, everyday wear and tear.

This includes:

Such as working from the bottom up potentially dragging dirt that has accumulated on the bottom parts of the car to the cleaner upper section of the car.

Using tatty, worn, dirty, or scratchy wash mitts, sponges, drying towels etc. It doesn’t take much to inflict a scratch in today’s modern clear coat finishes; every chance you have to prevent inflicting scratches should be utilized.

Automatic car washes. Many automatic car washes still rely on spinning nylon bristle brushes to scrub your car clean. While these brushes may clean really well, they also instill many unnecessary scratches. Remember this also: any automatic car wash system that relies on some type of material that comes into direct contact with your car’s finish has the potential to instill scratches. You see it doesn’t matter how soft, or state of the art their system is, if the car or truck before you was 4-wheel drive dirty, the dirt removed from their finish can potentially still be in the system (imbedded in the brushes or what have you) whereupon it can be rubbed across your car’s finish. Automatic car washes are usually not recommended if you want to keep your finish scratch-free.

Hand Car Washes. Hand car washes while generally speaking are much safer as far as quality goes, you still have to insure the employees are doing quality work and have been trained how to best wash a car without instilling scratches. As a standard rule, anytime a wash mitt is dropped to the ground, it should not be returned to use but instead should be either discarded or cleaned.

To avoid the cobweb-effect type swirls and scratches, thoroughly wash all dirt particles from your finish before applying polish or wax. Always use a microfiber polishing cloth like the Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber or a 100% cotton, terry cloth towel for removing cleaners, polishes, and waxes. Microfiber polishing cloths and terry cloth towels have a “nap” (the little cotton loops), which draws and traps abrasive particles or contaminants on the surface up into the towel instead of allowing them to scratch the sensitive paint. Avoid taking your car to car washes if possible and wash your own car using premium quality wash mitts, car wash solutions and follow by drying your car using only premium quality chamois, 100% cotton towels, or Meguiar’s new Water Magnet Drying Towel.

Buffer Swirls or Holograms

Buffer swirl, also referred to as holograms, are circular scratches grooved into the finish through either the improper use of a rotary buffer, or using the wrong pads and chemicals with the rotary buffer. Buffer swirls can either be very deep or very shallow, depending on how forcefully the were created and depending on the products and type of pad used while buffing.

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Burn rubber, not money: Gas saving tips to fall into savings

October 03, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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Autumn is all around, and while leaves are changing colors and falling to the ground, one place you don’t see any pleasant drops is at the gas pump.

If you’ve experienced some pain at the fill station lately, you’re not alone. In the wake of Hurricane Irene, many Ohio drivers saw rises in gas prices during the last months of summer.

But there’s no need to feel powerless against the pump. A few gas-savvy saving tips can get you on the road make your trip through fall easier on your wallet.

The National Institute for Auto Service Excellence has the following tips on increasing your fuel efficiency:

• Less is more: If you struggle keeping a tidy car, you could be missing more than just a favorite sweatshirt or an important piece of mail. Removing unnecessary items from your vehicle helps increase your fuel efficiency, plain and simple. In fact, a statistic from the Fuel Economy sector of the Department of Energy estimates that an extra 50 to 100 pounds of unnecessary cargo can lower gas mileage between 1 and 2 percent.

• Streamline travel time: Make your drive time count by consolidating the errands on your to-do list and cut down on unnecessary or repetitive trips. Also, crossing driving “to do” items off your list at a time when traffic is lighter cuts down on gas guzzling “stop and go” conditions.

• Be cool, keep your cool: Cruisin’ down the highway? Keep the windows up– if you can help yourself. A rolled down window creates a drag effect. As for “stop and go” travel? Shutting off the A/C gives you an extra chance to save fuel during your shorter trips. 

• Got a lead foot? Lighten up: Going over the speed limit does more than just increase your chances of getting a ticket, it also drains your fuel tank. Also, having more control on the gas pedal, and reducing sudden accelerations, will help you get more miles between fill ups.

• Monitor Tires: Are your wheels aligned? Are your tires properly inflated? If the answer to either of these questions was “no,” then your engine is likely working overtime, reducing your fuel efficiency. Start your fall off right and get your transportation in tip-top shape. Give Huebner Chevrolet Subaru a call at (888) 712-8264 and schedule a service session with one of the certified mechanics at Huebner. Online Service Scheduling is also available.

 

While these tips may show you that it’s time to rethink some of your driving habits or schedule a tune-up, know that the effort will pay off, in the long run, in the garage and down the road.

 

 

 

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Table talk: Dinner clubs create culinary camaraderie, make home-cooked meals a snap

October 03, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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All across America, busy parents are club hopping, putting down their books and picking up their spatulas, whipping up family-friendly meals, then trading their Tupperware.

Supper swap clubs are a growing trend, and one that could lend some much-needed downtime to your dinnertime prep.

The premise is simple; a group of like-minded moms (and dads, of course) get together and set aside a time to meet, often once a month. Then they formulate a meal master schedule, down to the types of food prepared, how much to whip up and when to deliver. Each participant prepares a set amount of meals, with certain parameters (heeding food allergies, using a health-minded approach to cooking, etc.) and then get to work, returning to the next edible exchange with multiple meals in hand.

Benefits of a Supper Swap club are numerous; they allow your family to enjoy an array of meals, and give you the opportunity to make one extra large batch of Grandma’s highly-acclaimed chili or Aunt Gertrude’s tasty taco hotdish, in exchange for a plethora of meals from other members. The length of servings can vary depending on the size of the club, and your savvy at creating leftovers.

 

Here are a few tips to help ease your epicurious exchange:

• Set a budget. Help make the club an affordable option for all involved by setting parameters for how much each participant should spend on their offering. This way, no member feels their offerings broke the bank. Members can gather coupons and spread them out on the meeting table, allowing others to snatch up the deals that pertain to their plate’s plan.

• Pick out the bones of contention. Got a food allergy in the family? Think all members should don a hairnet? An upfront discussion that sets out the parameters for meal planning is a good first step as you start your supper club. It may be helpful to create separate categories (i.e.; fish, meat, chicken, and vegetarian options) for meals and allow club members to pick from each one.

• Try to find families similar to your own. A single mom with two kids may not reap great benefits from partaking in a club with a member who needs to feed a husband and four sons. While you don’t have to have perfect matchups within family sizes of your membership, it will be more cost-effective and worthwhile in the long run if you can match up with broods with similar head counts.

• Trade food… and feedback. At the beginning of each month’s meetings, swap recipes provided the month before, and offer up a “suggestion box” with helpful hints to keep the club a success. Consider an anonymous option to leave helpful commentary such as “we added some chili pepper to this and it gave it some extra zing,” via a message box. Honest tips and feedback means your club can benefit as they file their newfound recipes into the family meal repertoire.

 

Need more help getting started?

Don’t worry, a plethora of cookbooks have already taken on the subject to help grease the wheels of a food flip. Check out the following titles to help get your own Supper Swap Club on the road to success:

  • “You’ve Got it Made,” by Marian Burros
  • “Don’t Panic– Dinner’s in the Freezer,” By Susie Martinez, Vanda Howell and Bonnie Garcia
  • “Fabulous Freezer Meals,” by Jenny Ahlstrom Stanger
  • “Fix, Freeze, Feast: The Delicious, Money-Saving Way to Feed Your Family,” by Kati Neville

 

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Carroll County Festivals highlight history, art, and family-friendly fun

October 03, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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The 41st Annual Mill Fall Festival

Dates: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9

Location: The “Mill Complex,” four miles south of Carrollton on State Route 332

Cost: $8/vehicle—Rain Date: Held rain or shine

A long-running Carroll County tradition sets stage starting October 7, as the 41st Annual Algonquin Mill Fall Festival sets stage. The event is three days of historical, informative, family-centered events that ensure fall fun for all. 

Step into the festival and step back in time. Allow quality crafters to show you the techniques of yesteryear, with demonstrations from a stone carver, blacksmith, candle dipper, soap, broom or dulcimer maker. Or, visit the Old-Time Country Store for a historic purchase or two. When you’re done there, make a visit to the children’s area, and let the little ones take their pick of a pony or mini train ride, then have some fun with face painting, sand art or even by taking part in a miniature barn raising.

 

If you work up an appetite, an array of food offerings will be available to tempt your palate, from chili and bean soup to apple dumplings and cider.

All exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and 8 dollars grants a carload of your nearest and dearest entry to the annual event.

For more information, visit http://www.carrollcountyohio.com and click on the “Mill Festival” link.

 

Second Annual Carroll County Arts Center’s ‘Fall for Art’ Festival

Dates: Saturday, Oct. 8

Location: Carroll County Arts Center, 204 West Main Street, Carrollton

Rain Date: Sunday, Oct. 9

 

For the second consecutive year, the Carroll County Arts Center is inviting the community to take in the colors of autumn and talents of local artisans during their Fall for Art Festival, held Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the facility, located at 204 West Main Street in Carrollton. 

Back and bigger than before, this year’s event boasts an impressive offering of art, including photographs, paintings, wood carvings, ornamental gourds, glasswork, and pottery– all from area artists.

Artists will have the chance to showcase their original work in a Fall For Art Festival Art Show. In addition, both indoor and outdoor booths will allow an array of vendors to showcase and sell their wares.

 

The Fall For Art Festival may just help you or your family members find their own inner Picasso. The event boasts an array of hands-on activities for all ages, including live painting and pottery demonstrations and even the chance to take a turn at the potter’s wheel.

For more information, visit http://www.carrollcountyarts.org or www.facebook.com/CarrollCountyArtsCenter.

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Chevy zings top industry honors: Volt named ’2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year’

October 01, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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About the “Motor Trend Car of the Year” Award

For more than 60 years, “Motor Trend Magazine,” an automotive specialty publication, picks an automobile to receive top honors in the “Car of the Year” category. Since the award began, Chevy has taken the prize more than 10 times, with models including the Monza, Caprice, Corvette, Malibu, and, more recently, the 2011 Volt. Motor Trend also hands out honors to vehicles in categories including “Import Car of the Year,” “Truck of the Year,” and “Sport/Utility of the Year.”

The 2011 Chevy Volt has been sending shockwaves through the automotive industry, recently earning prestige by being named “2011 Motor Trend’s Car of the Year.” The award is given out each year by “Motor Trend Magazine,” a publication geared to vehicular enthusiasts. Since 1949, one discerning automobile has been given top honors by the magazine, and today, it is considered one of the most prestigious honors that can be given to an automobile. To be considered for the “Car of the Year” honor, vehicles must be “all new” (or substantially upgraded), and measured on elements including value, significance, and superiority. 

 

Versatility, design, and fuel efficiency

Motor Trend says the honor was given to the Volt as a result of its versatility. The car can function as a parallel hybrid, series hybrid, or electric vehicle, thanks to an advanced powertrain. The publication also gave the vehicle kudos for its internal combustion engine, exterior design and low-rolling resistance tires.

The magazine even put the Volt through an exhaustive 299-mile test, mixing freeway and start/stop driving, and recharging the car overnight. The result? The Volt used just 2.36 gallons of gas and 58.6 kilowatt hours of energy. Impressive? We think so.

 

About the Volt

The Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has been on the market in the United States since late 2010. This compact car boasts a five-door hatchback design, with a front engine and front-wheel drive. The vehicle was designed with a commuter lifestyle in mind, around the statistic that the average driver in this group travels just 40 miles a day. The Volt can travel between 25-to-50 miles using its lithium ion battery as a sole power source, while still allowing options for the vehicle’s hybrid capabilities to power the vehicle. Aside from the recent Motor Trend award, the Volt has also received accolades from numerous “green-minded” organizations. The Environmental Protection Agency chose the Volt as the most fuel-efficient compact car sold in the United States, and it has also been named the 2011 Green Car of the Year and the 2011 World Green Car.

 

For more information on how to get into the 2011 Chevy Volt, or to schedule a test drive, contact Huebner Chevrolet today.

 

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Employee Spotlight of the Month: Jackie DeWitt

September 20, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   1 Comment

Jackie DeWitt, Sales Consultant for Huebner Chevrolet Subaru has been on staff here for the past 13 years. We sat down with her, to dig a little deeper and to get to know Jackie better!

Q. You have been working for Huebner’s in Carrollton for 13 years now to date. What’s your favorite aspect about Huebner’s and Carrollton?

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Jackie DeWitt, Sales Consultant @ Huebner Chevrolet Subaru

JD: I remember coming here as a little girl with my dad (who was a manager here at the time)…  My favorite thing is being a part of what of he was, since he is no longer around.

Q. Let’s get to some fun stuff… what music are you listening to right now?

JD: 70′s music, of course! I like to listen to 102.9 FM… the music of my generation!

Q. Off the top of your head, list 3 things that you can’t live without:

JD: My husband, Randy, my 2 kids, Chase and Carli, and new grand daughter, Ashlyn! Oh and  my dogs…. of course!

Q. What was your first thought this morning?

JD: What a beautiful day :-)

Q: What are a couple of your favorite things to do, away from work?

JD: I love to be home with my family and friends most of the time, but I love to swim and be near water when it’s nice!

Q. Okay, so let’s say you’re going to dinner tonight with your husband. Describe the perfect dinner for you two:

JD: Right now, my favorite restaurant to go is JC Wine Cellars. They have great food and a relaxing atmosphere. In my opinion, that equals the perfect dinner. Plus, I don’t have to cook! :-)

Q. Where did you grow up?

JD: I grew up here in Carrollton, and most of my family still lives around here too.

Q. What’s your favorite aspect about your job at Huebner’s?

JD: I love working with people who love their families!! I just really have a good time with all the families that come through our dealership. Having fun is definitely important in my job, and I believe that translates into a great experience for them.

Q. Did you work anywhere prior to Huebner’s?

JD: No, I wanted to stay at home with my family and be the best Mom possible!

Q. Okay, final question. What is the weirdest request you’ve ever had from a customer at Huebner’s.

JD: Haha, well…. I would definitely have to say that I had an unusual request from a gentleman. He had just purchased a new vehicle and was having some issues with the driver’s seat when he would go to get out. Apparently, it was “uncomfortable” (if you know what I mean) to get out, so he asked me if I could redesign the entire seat using masking tape to fix the problem… Hopefully, that helped fix his “issues” Haha! Quite a unusual request!

Q. Thanks so much for taking the time to let us get to know you a little better. 

JD: It was no problem at all! I enjoyed it!

 

Jackie DeWitt has countless positive reviews and testimonials from her customers (many of them repeat, and repeat, and repeat customers). They can be seen on the Testimonials page of the site, and also on DealerRater for Huebner’s. Because she loves what she does, and has fun at the same time, she has developed and maintained many great relationships… all in all, that is what counts at the end of the day.

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Minerva’s 13th Annual Stockers and Streeters Car Show: Autumn Automation

September 19, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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About the Event

  • 13th Annual Stockers and Streeters Car Show
  • Sept 24, 25
  • Market Street, Minerva
  • Admission: Free
  • Entry Fee: $6
  • Trophies awarded each day, including Mayor’s Choice

Enjoy the crisp feel of the autumn air, the vibrant hues of the turning fall leaves… and the glistening shine of hubcaps as classic stock and street cars take over Market Street in Minerva Sept. 24 and 25. The annual Stockers and Streeters Car Show will converge in the community over the weekend, with spectators given a free chance to view the cars, which include some of the 20th Century’s biggest automobile hits, according to Louis Sabatino, President, Stockers and Streeters Car Club.

“We prefer older cars, we don’t like brand new cars,” Sabatino said. “You’ll see a lot of Ford Thunderbirds, Chevrolet Chevelles, Monte Carlos, ‘56 Ford Galaxies. We get some real nice Pontiacs (and) Oldsmobiles.”

And Sabatino isn’t kidding when he says “a lot.” In its thirteenth year, he estimates between 120 and 130 cars will line Minerva’s Market Street during the two days of the festival. He says the event got its beginnings as a discussion amongst fellow car club members almost 15 years ago, and has grown into the long-running, much anticipated event it is today.

Click Here to view their Facebook Page – Stockers and Streeters

Each participant who pays their $6 entry fee will get the chance for a photo op in front of Minerva’s historic murals. They’ll also be in the running for an array of door prizes including gift certificates to local restaurants and giveaways of popular auto maintenance products. And of course there are the 50 trophies handed out each day, including a Mayor’s Choice Award.

Judges are of the most discerning in nature, Sabatino adds, noting, besides Minerva’s mayor, James Waller, it’s the “participants who vote on the cars.”

Sabatino assures an array of fun for any passerby who wants to take advantage of the fall setting and the free admission. He notes that the promise of classic cars and the opportunity to mingle with fellow enthusiasts has allowed attendance to surge in the event’s recent years, with visitors to the show travelling from as far away as West Virginia and Pennsylvania. But no matter their zip code, he says attendees and participants all come because they enjoy taking in the hospitality, hubcaps and hood ornaments against the backdrop of Market Street’s tree laden path year after year.

Huebner Chevrolet is proud to feature this event, as it brings people closer together and tightens our community.

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Save time, stress and money with these helpful school carpool tips

September 19, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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The sun has set on summer, and school bells are once again ringing. Which begs the question; how do I get the kids to school? While walking or a bus ride may be likely options for your kinder, a carpooling schedule is one option many parents look to for a variety of options- from convenience to increased socialization.

Benefits of carpooling

Across the school-age spectrum, carpooling can have its benefits. For starters, it can engage social interaction (monitored by a parent). If you’ve got a shy guy leaving your house in the morning, you may be able to help coerce some schoolyard friendships by allowing them to start during the ride to school. For older kids, being a fly on the wall (or driver of the vehicle) means you get the chance to hear about the oh-so-elusive moments of junior high or high school your teen may not deliberately let you be privy to. And in situations where walking or bus transit may not be possible, a carpool takes the daily strain of to-and-fro transportation off your shoulders by dispersing it with other parents.

But before you say “where do I sign up?!,” take a look at these helpful hints for crisis-free carpooling.

Need to know: Welcome to Carpool School

 

* If you’re new to the carpool game, ask around the school to see if one already exists with children the same age, and in the same neighborhood, as yours. If you can get into their schedule, congratulations! The bulk of the planning work has been done for you!

 

• Perhaps there’s not already a carpool in place around you. No problem. Scan the parking lot of the schoolyard for fellow parents dropping their own kids off solo. (Still stumped? Take a peek at your school’s directory and see what parents are nearby that could be candidates). Ask if they’ve considered carpooling, and, to streamline the process, if any of their friends have.

 

• Set a schedule that works. If you’re lucky enough to get all participating parents at a designated meeting, use the time to get our your planners, set a schedule that evenly distributes the driving duties and sets a route that uses miles wisely while still getting every kid in the car. Next, initiate a phone number swap as well as an e-mail group with all parents. This way, parents can request driving day swaps or ask questions as they occur.

 

• Create a smooth ride. Whether entering an existing carpool or starting your own, make sure parameters are clear on guidelines for swapping driving duties, as well as pick up/drop off times. Adhere to them closely, and make sure other participants in the pool are inclined to, as well.

 

Huebner Chevrolet Subaru hopes all students enjoy academic success this year, and, regardless of how they arrive at their educational destination, that they enjoy the ride!

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Be Prepared: How to Check and Replace Your Wiper Blades

September 18, 2011   Huebner Chevrolet Subaru   No comments
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Wiper blades that were installed new last spring may be ready for replacement this fall. Examine wiper blades for cracks, tears and windshield contact. In addition, wipers tend to build up a thin layer of grime during the summer that keeps the rubber blade from contacting the glass, which could result in smeared windshields and poor visibility. Vermette recommends that vehicle owners who live in cold climates consider switching to a winter wiper blade such as the ACDelco Beam Wiper Blade, but should check their vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for specific recommendations. Huebner Chevrolet’s Parts Department, managed by Dan Fairclough, is offering fantastic deals on Wiper Blades currently.

 

 

Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on vehicles today. Many blades are cracked, split, torn, brittle, worn or otherwise in obvious need of replacement. Others may look okay, but do a lousy job of wiping when put to the test.

Ninety percent of all driving decisions are based on a clear unobstructed view of the road, which means good visibility is absolutely essential — especially during wet weather when vision may be obscured by water, road splash, sleet or snow on the windshield. But good visibility requires wipers that are in good condition. If the wipers are chattering, streaking or otherwise failing to wipe cleanly and consistently, you need new blades — NOW!

As a set of blades age, they lose much of their flip-over flexibility and they’re less able to wipe cleanly. They may develop a permanent set (called “parked” rubber) or curvature which prevents full contact with the windshield. This tends to be more of a problem on vehicles that are parked outside in the hot sun all day. The sun bakes and hardens the rubber. Then when the wipers are needed, they streak and chatter because they’ve taken a set and won’t follow the curvature of the windshield. It can be very annoying as well as dangerous.

Cold weather can affect blade life, too. Freezing temperatures makes rubber hard and brittle, which increases the tendency to crack and split. The holders can also become clogged with ice and snow, preventing the holder from distributing spring tension evenly over the blade. The blade “freezes up” and leaves streaks as it skips across the glass.

Heavy use can be hard on wiper blades, too, because dust, abrasives, road grime and even bug juice wear away the edge that the blades need to wipe cleanly. As the blade loses its edge (which is precision cut square to maximize the squeegee effect), water gets under the blade and remains on the glass. The result is reduced visibility and poor wiping action.

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