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In today’s world a GPS device has become a standard purchase for household vehicles. They’re great! The days of road maps, printing unclear directions off the internet, or just hoping landmarks and hand written directions can get you where you need to go are inconveniences of the past; for those who chose to own a GPS. Something we don’t always think about is how much personal information we leave saved in these mini computers – for example, your full address saved under “Home” sitting right next to your garage door opener. In the thieves’ mind they’ve got an entrance way into your home, directions on how to get there and a quick $100 after they sell the electronic. Here are a few tips on how to enjoy your GPS device but be still be smart about it:
1) Take the GPS with you when you leave your vehicle – easy as that!
2) Lock it up in your glove compartment or somewhere else secure in your vehicle.
3) Do not leave the GPS on its mount and do not leave the mount up. The most reassuring thing that there is a GPS in a vehicle other than being able to physically see it, is to see a mount left on the window.
4) Not only should you remove the mount, but wipe those smudges off your window the mount leaves!
5) Do not leave your home address in the “Home” setting within the device. Also, If you keep your garage door opener in your vehicle, it would be a good idea to not use another address on your street as “Home”. They can easily identify which house on your street is yours by the click of a button! (The one to your garage door)
6) Lastly, you could go as far as programming your local police station address into the “Home” setting as an extra warning to thieves. I’m sure you’d love to see their face as they pull up to a police station!
Stay safe, be smart, and be proactive! Hope these tips help keep you on your anti-theft toes! It’s surprising how many things in this busy world that seem common sense that we fail to think of without a reminder here or there. So keep your Garmin, Magellan, TomTom or whatever your GPS of choice is – YOUR best friend, not a thieves’!
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On Friday August 12, 2011 The Albemarle Family YMCA is holding a charity golf tournament at The Pines Golf Course and Country Club from 11:00-7:00 PM. All proceeds go to their “All Kids Swim” program which provides free swim lessons for all kindergardners in Pasquotank and Perquimans County Schools. There will be prizes on all par 3’s, the longest drive, and a prize for hole-in-one (Sponsored by Hall Automotive). Registration is available until August 10, 2011 - $100 per individual or $400 for a team of four. There will also be a Bridgestone Golf Ball Fitting Challenge Challenge from 10am–3pm.
Ten deaths a day are caused by unintentional drowning & 1 in 4 of those fatal drowning victims are ages 14 & under. We can help prevent by supporting the YMCA’s “We Build People” campaign!
Call Jamie Koch or Dean Mattix for more information on the tournament & to register your team (252.334.9622) & click HERE to visit the Facebook Event Page. See you there for a GREAT cause and a GREAT time!
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Sure, Passat lovers are rejoicing over the reinstating of a Volkswagen classic. So what’s new? How about a more spacious cabin for starters. The 2012 VW Passat has the best in-class legroom but keeps the luxurious interior and affordable German engineering that car shoppers expect from Volkswagen. One of the most noteworthy aspects is that this mid-size sedan, which debuted at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, will be built in America at VW’s new Chattanooga assembly plant.
Some of the new features include a TDI Clean Diesel engine option, an Integrated Crash Response System (ICRS), available remote start, and on certain models the available Fender Premium Audio System consisting of nine speakers (including subwoofer), among other great built-in technology.
To learn more about the 2012 VW Passat check out this link for an in-depth look.
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It’s that time of year again! Tidewater Mopar Club and Hall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Virginia Beach are holding their 5th annual Summer Mopar Show this Saturday July 23rd. This event is a must see for American made car lovers, or for people who just enjoy good food, the summer sun, and raising money for a great cause. There is a $20 registration fee for all participating cars in which all money is donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. There will be judging and prizes awarded for the top 20 cars in show, as well as Best of Show awards. Registration for participating vehicles will be at 9:00 am at Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Virginia Beach (3152 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach) and awards will be given at 3:00pm. In the mean time there will be plenty of awe-inspiring cars to enjoy and free BBQ! For any further information please call 1.866.930.7686.
Hall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
3152 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
1.866.930.7686
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Over the weekend of July 15th, Heritage Fiat participated in the 30th Annual Artscape festival held in downtown Baltimore. Artscape is America’s largest free arts festival. There are continuous musical performances by local, regional and national talent on four outdoor stages, indoor and outdoor visual arts exhibitions, film, theater, the Artists’ Market with crafts and works of art for sale, opera, dance, fashion, street theater and interactive children’s activities.
At our Fiat tent, festival goers were invited to enter our “Italian Inspired Doodle Contest.” Contestants would receive a number and a marker and were then invited to draw their doodle on our Fiat! Each doodle and their number were posted on our Facebook page for fans to vote on their favorite. The doodle with the most votes wins an Italian Gift Basket valued at over $500!
Thank you to all of our fans that stopped by and participated in our contest!
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After weeks of selling raffle tickets for the Fiat 500, the build up had reached the exciting day at last. The winner was finally drawn last Friday June 17th, 2011 at Goucher College’s Relay for Life event. MileOne was on hand with the car on display, selling last minute tickets and handing out information about the car. There was even a mini corn-hole tournament! As part of the opening ceremonies, a survivor shared her moving story of survival. MileOne then spoke about their support of ACS and that we were moments away from raffling off a Fiat 500. The cancer survivor then drew the winning ticket out of hundreds piled in the trunk of the Fiat. Congratulations to Edith Sue Lawson-Smith who was the grand prize winner!!! MileOne was able to raise $61,000 from the ticket sales where 100% of proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society.
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At 9am on June 9th, Heritage FIAT proudly welcomed their first stock delivery to their new store! We were on hand to fully document this happy morning with photos, video and up to date tweets. The delivery brought a wide range of interior and exterior color combinations and rim choices. Make sure that you check us out at 11216 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 and schedule your test drive today!
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According to allcaradvice.com, “Modern cars are being designed with inherent protection features, but these features do not offer full protection. For instance, automotive glass is tinted, but the tint level cannot fully protect the interior against long hours of ultra violet (UV) light exposure from the sun. Likewise, many of the new paint clear coat systems have UV inhibitors, but the measure is not total protection.
Unfortunately, car sales professionals sell these fantastic new features as benefits, and new car owners mistakenly believe their new car cannot be damaged by sun exposure. They are sadly mistaken. Due to the ozone layer depletion in our atmosphere, UV radiation strength is increasing.
Protecting your vehicle from UV radiation damage continues to be a necessary maintenance. Here’s my how-to list for keeping your car sun damage free for 10 or more years:
- Use a synthetic paint sealant product on your car several times each year. No product on the market retains UV protection effectiveness more than 2-3 months.
- Use a vinyl and rubber protectant with UV inhibitors on all exterior vinyl and rubber twice a month.
- Treat cloth upholstery and carpet with a UV and stain blocker treatment once a year.
- Treat vinyl, plastic and leather upholstery every two months.
- Tint the rear and passenger side windows.
- Use a sun shield in your windshield when parked outside.
- Cover your car when parked outside for extended periods.
When these simple steps are taken, your vehicle’s appearance has a chance of remaining in excellent condition for ten or more years. If you take no precautions, your car’s appearance will noticeably deteriorate in less than five years.”
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Straight from Nissan North America, Inc.: “NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 20, 2011) – Today, at the New York International Auto Show, the 100-percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF was named 2011 World Car of the Year, edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot. Today’s award is the latest in a string of accolades for the world’s first affordable mass-market, all-electric vehicle for the global market, which was also named European Car of the Year.
“It is a great joy that the world’s first, mass-marketed electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, has won the prestigious award of 2011 World Car of the Year,” said Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “This accolade recognizes Nissan LEAF, a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, as comparable in its driving performance, quietness and superb handling to gas-powered cars. And it validates Nissan’s clear vision and the values of sustainable mobility that we want to offer to customers around the world.”
The World Car Awards jurors observed that, “The Leaf is the gateway to a brave new electric world from Nissan. This 5-seater, 5-door hatchback is the world’s first, purpose-built, mass-produced electric car. It has a range of over 100 miles on a full charge claims Nissan, takes around 8 hours to recharge using 220-240V power supply and produces zero tailpipe emissions. Its low center of gravity produced sharp turn-in with almost no body roll and no understeer. The good news? It feels just like a normal car, only quieter.”
Brian Carolin accepts the WCOTY award
The World Car of the Year competition was launched in 2004, with winners chosen by a panel of automotive journalists from Asia, Europe and North America.
Nissan LEAF is available in Japan, the United States and select European markets and will be released in other global markets in 2012. The vehicle is currently built at Nissan’s Oppama, Japan plant. It also will be manufactured at the company’s Smyrna, Tenn., plant in the United States in late 2012 and at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom by early 2013.
Aiming to be the world leader in zero-emission vehicles, Nissan, with its Alliance partner, Renault, has formed partnerships with more than 90 governments, cities and other organizations around the world not only to develop and produce EV and lithium-ion batteries but also to promote sustainable mobility. Nissan is also taking a comprehensive approach to encourage to the world to more sustainable mobility such as improvement of charging service, infrastructure deployment, the promotion of the use of recycled materials and overall energy management system including second-life use of lithium-ion batteries.”