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Kelly Auto Group's Blog – July 2010 Archive (12)

Discounts and Freebies Mean More Money to Spend on Your Summer Driving Vacation

It’s summer time and you’ve got vacation on your mind. It’s time to be budget minded!

The more you save on each individual vacation expense, the more you have to spend on yet another vacation item or experience.

Here are a few ways you can save while you spend for fun.

Before you leave on your vacation, check out the American Automobile Association’s… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 28, 2010 at 1:53pm — No Comments

A Look Into the Future - Cars to Dream About!

By Maureen Condon

Essence of Bicycle?

Do you have days when you just want to look into the future? Well, here’s your chance, of sorts!

Imagine yourself driving to work in one of these babies!

This one seater, pictured above, is bound to attract attention. I call it “Essence of Bicycle.”… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Auto Art - Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder!

By Maureen Condon

Carhenge

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So, artists have created beauty -- or what, in some eyes, passes for it -- out of many unusual palettes of materials…automobiles included.

I’ve seen the real Stonehenge, and this automotive replica isn’t bad! What do you think?

Carhenge, located near Alliance, Nebraska,… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 22, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments

It's a Happening! CarFit Helps Senior Drivers Improve Comfort and Safety

By Maureen Condon

Are you 60 something and not entirely happy with the way your car “fits” you?

Help is at hand, in the form of a CarFit event, where you can spend a very productive 20 to 30 minutes and come away with a list of improvements you can make to your car that will increase your driving comfort and safety.

CarFit is a nationally recognized educational program designed… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 22, 2010 at 9:22am — No Comments

Summer Tent Sale!

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 14, 2010 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Ten Top Convertibles of 2010

By Maureen Condon

BMW Z4 Roadster

It’s summer time! Who doesn’t want to be riding around in a convertible with the top down, the wind in your hair and the sun on your face?

Convertibles are as old as, if not older than, the automobile. The first “convertibles” were horse-drawn carriages with fold down tops. How’s that for old! But, convertibles… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 12, 2010 at 12:46pm — No Comments

How to Wash Your Car & Still Conserve Water during a Summer Drought

By Maureen Condon

It certainly looks like we are in for some very hot, dry summer weather nationwide. That can mean restrictions on outdoor water usage and usually the first thing you need to forego is washing your car.

However, regular car washes are important to maintaining your car’s exterior and its value for resale. Bugs, pollen, pollution and even rainwater can damage its finish and… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 12, 2010 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Richlandtown Fire Department Hosts “Jaws of Life” Training

Employee, Michael Myers, of Kelly Auto Group announced the success of last Thursday (7/8) night’s “Jaws of Life” training event, held at the Richlandtown Fire Department. Myers works at Kelly Automotive as the Internet Director and…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 12, 2010 at 11:08am — No Comments

When is a Child Car Safety Seat No Longer Safe?

Your child’s car safety seat may look perfectly fine. But looks can be deceiving.

Car safety seats for infants and young children have expiration dates. When the expiration date is reached – usually around 6 years after it was manufactured -- the seat is no longer safe to use and it should be disposed of, or even better, recycled for its plastic parts.

The expiration date is stamped on the seat, usually on the bottom. Car… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 7, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Haven't You Always Wanted to Design Your Own Car? Now You Can!

At Radiator Springs you can design your own car! Photo Disney Pixar - Sparks

At the Disney Pixar World of Cars Online, you can design your own online car and give it some personality!

http://disney.go.com/cars/

You can chose the body style, paint and so much more and then race your car in the new… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 7, 2010 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Top 10 Driving Etiquette Mistakes and Misdemeanors

By Maureen Condon

The Lane Drifters - endangering everyone on the road!

What's your take on the Top 10 Driving Etiquette Mistakes and Misdemeanors? And what do you call the people who commit them?

Here’s my take on it! You may beg to differ, and you can do so by posting your comments at the end of this… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on July 1, 2010 at 10:58am — No Comments