Check Engine Light: What To Remember, What To Do, & What It All Means

 It’s one of the most common occurrences on the road, but how do you handle it?  If the “check engine” light comes on while you’re out and about, do you know what to do?  Here’s a hint: don’t panic!  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

The first thing you should do is pay attention to the sound and feel of your car. Is there smoke coming out of the tailpipe? Any odd mechanical rattling? You should stop and call for help if you notice anything abnormal about the way your vehicle is running.

If that’s not the case, think about where you were before the light came on. Did you just buy gas?  If so, the “check engine” light might be on to alert you that the gas cap is loose. Pull over, tighten the cap, and continue driving. If that was the source of the problem, the light will turn off by itself.

If you’re not fresh from fueling up and everything is still running normally (no smokey/electrical smells, mechanical noises, etc.) call our Service Department and make an appointment or schedule a visit with us online. We want to make sure you’re safe on the road—let us diagnose and repair the problem for you.

Ballads For Back Roads: 11 Songs That Make You Happy To Own A Pickup Truck

There’s just something about a pickup truck that begs you to turn up the jams.  Whether you’re zipping across city asphalt or cruising through country back roads, there’s a melody to set the mood.  Here’s a list of our favorite truck tunes of all time.  What’s yours?

“All I Do Is Drive”

Johnny Cash

“I Drive Your Truck”

Lee Brice

“Truck Yeah”

Tim McGraw

“Dirt Road Anthem”

Jason Aldean

“Pickup Man”

Joe Diffie

“Truckin’”

The Grateful Dead

“Something ‘Bout A Truck”

Kip Moore

“Rough and Ready”

Trace Adkins

‘That Ain’t My Truck’

Rhett Aikins

“Mud on the tires”

Brad Paisley

“Pickup Truck”

Kings of Leon

“American Pie”

Don McLean

4 Ways To Make Your Truck Stand Out

Get Lifted.  Whether you’re rising straight to the top or only going a modest 4 inches, giving your truck a life gives you a whole new way to see the world.

Trick Your Tires.  Whether you’re thinking of semi-truck tires or adding flare with spinning rims, you’ll be rollin’ in style.

Souped-Up Sound.  Amp up your anthems with sub woofers or opt for an entirely new sound system.

Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.  Enhance your ride with LED lighting to add an extra flash of pizzaz.

Support local drive-in theaters!

June 6th is Drive-In movie day, so here's a little history of one of America's favorite pastimes! California's first drive-in movie theater opened in June of 1938 (there were less than 15 "auto theaters" in all of America at that point). Within just ten years, another 43 drive-ins had opened up and California was on its way to becoming one of the top drive-in states.

If you are looking for something new and exciting this weekend then check out this website to see theaters located next to you!

Link to locations of Drive-In Theaters: http://bit.ly/1k0uKHP

Put down the cellphone: How NOT to become a statistic

Using a cell phone in your vehicle makes you a much more dangerous driver. It’s a proven fact. Motorists who talked on either handheld or hands-free cell phones drove slightly slower, were 9 percent slower to hit the brakes, displayed 24 percent more variation in following distance as their attention switched between driving and conversing, were 19 percent slower to resume normal speed after braking and were more likely to crash.

So for safety sakes, just put the phone down or pull over to the side if it is that urgent. Safe travels!