Friday, August 23, 2013

The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro: One of the "15 Classic Cars That Define Cool"

 

1969 Chevrolet Camaro
It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that this list would include at least one Mustang and one Camaro. What can we say, we like old-school American muscle power. Seeing those white stripes on a blue Z28 just strikes us as quintessentially cool.

(courtesy of Cool Material)

Friday, August 16, 2013

Morristown Chevrolet Preferred Owner Program!

Have you heard about our Preferred Owner Program yet? Well with this program, you can earn 5% cash back on any parts, services and accessories purchased at Morristown. And on top of that, $10.00 will be automatically loaded onto a gift card card with purchase of vehicle. And best of all? Membership is FREE! To learn more, visit our site at http://bit.ly/1acUfpA.

 

Friday, July 26, 2013

How to Properly Change a Tire


  • Put your vehicle in park if it is an automatic transmission. Put it in first gear if it's a manual transmission. Put the emergency brake on.
  • Place wedges, blocks or rocks behind the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
  • Take out your jack, spare tire and lug wrench.
  • Pry off the hubcap.
  • Loosen the nuts with the lug wrench. DO NOT remove them.
  • Put the jack under the car frame close to the flat tire in a place that has enough strength to support the vehicle's weight.
  • Pump the jack until the tire is off the ground. Once the car is elevated, never open vehicle doors, start the car or get under the car.
  • Remove the nuts.
  • Pull the tire off and replace it with the spare.
  • Put the nuts back on but don't tighten them all the way until the car is back on the ground.
  • Lower the vehicle with the jack.
  • Remove the jack from under the vehicle, tighten the nuts and unblock the wheels.


Friday, July 19, 2013

This Week's Vehicle Maintenance Tip


Drive with care every day
Being car considerate shouldn’t stop after the break-in. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with longer intervals without repair.
  • Do not race your car’s engine during start-up.This is a quick way to add years of wear to your engine, especially if it’s cold outside.
  • Accelerate slowly when you begin your drive.The most wear to the engine and drive train occurs in the first ten to twenty minutes of operation.
  • Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea.The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.
  • Put less strain on your engine and automatic transmission by shifting to neutral at red lights. Otherwise, the engine is still working to push the car even while it’s stopped.
  • Avoid driving at high speeds and accelerating quickly, especially when it’s very hot or very cold outside. Such driving behavior will result in more frequent repairs.
  • Extend the life of your tires with careful driving. Observe posted speed limits. Avoid fast starts, stops, and turns. Avoid potholes and objects on the road. Don’t run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking. And, of course, don’t burn rubber.
  • When turning your steering wheel, don’t hold it in an extreme right or left position for more than a few seconds. Doing so can damage the power-steering pump.
  • Consolidate your short driving trips. Most of the wear and tear — as well as the pollution your car generates — takes place in the first few minutes of driving. Doing several errands at once, during low traffic hours if possible, will keep your engine happier longer.


Thursday, July 11, 2013

A Stingray for the Kids


Power Wheels unveils scale-size 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition replica with chromed split five-spoke wheels and a 12-volt electric driveline capable of blasting pint-sized drivers from 0-6 mph in 4 seconds!