Is your car or SUV getting old? Shopping for a new vehicle can be a tough decision. Brush up on your preparation and negotiation skills, to help save you some money. Luckily, the best time to buy a new vehicle is now. The days are counting down for dealers to release their new models and slash prices on old stock. Dealers are typically pressed to make quotas more aggressively near the end of each month and may use incentives to draw in customers on long weekends. All these factors make Labor Day the opportune time to step into that new…
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A huge storm that’s targeting your area will probably have some snowy conditions with it. Winter weather poses many challenges to drivers as they go about their daily lives. An issue that arises during this season is dealing with road salt. It may be a saving grace for safe roadways, but it can create extensive damage to your vehicle. Learn how you can protect your car from road salt with these tips. Wash it Regularly It’s difficult to prioritize car washes in the winter. Rain and snow are perpetual companions. However, take advantage of any clear day to wash away…
Come out and enjoy hot rods, classics, customs, muscle cars, and much more. Plus there will be vendors, food, and special half-priced Chelsea Mansion tours. Rain date: August 25th
Members and friends of the Cadillac Club of Long Island will display their beautiful classic cars in a show on the Vanderbilt Mansion Great Lawn at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum.
Hundreds of classic cars will make their way down Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street in Garden City in the annual Easter Vintage Car Parade, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, rain or shine. The Garden City Chamber of Commerce invites authentic motorcars dated 1918 through 1994 to exhibit and assemble at 10 a.m. in parking Field 9E, between Ninth and 10th streets, before the parade starts at 1 p.m. Bring seating.
You’ll find a lot of horsepower Check out hundreds of collectible cars will be on display including classics from the 1950s and ’60s, customs and antiques at the Long Island Cars Belmont Classic Car Show and Swap Meet for the final car show and swap meet at this location! (Rain Date April 14th) Cost: $9/ Free for children under 12
Distracted driving is a major cause of automotive accidents. Consider these practical tips to reduce your chances of encountering distraction problems on the road. Adjust your Seat Before Starting the Ignition Today, many vehicles offer comfortable, flexible seating. Drivers avoid problems by ensuring they completely adjust seating before starting the vehicle. If you need to re-adjust the seats, pull into a parking spot first. Make Sure Pets & Children Travel Securely Allowing children or family pets to wander through the vehicle during a road trip sometimes distracts a driver. State laws provide detailed regulations for securing children in approved, correctly-sized…
Time to pull the classic out of the garage. Dust off the collectible and head to the Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hall for the first outdoor, judged car show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 31. The Long Island Cars Super Swap Sunday Car Show gives car hobbyist a chance to wow the judges in 50 classes. Look for show cars from the 1950s and ’60s, street rods, antiques, muscle cars, imports and one-of-a-kind customs. On the swap side, you’ll find hundreds of vendors selling car-related parts, literature and accessories. Cars to be judged must be registered at the gate between…
Donating your car to charity might sound crazy, if it weren’t for the benefits you reap. Yes, you read that right: Donating you car can benefit you, as well as charity. Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a new car, but the dealer is offering you a trade-in figure eighty percent lower than your old car’s Kelly Blue Book value. Is the trade-in really worth your while? Then again, you might have inherited a car from a loved one, or have a second vehicle you almost never use—a set of wheels that’s just taking up space in your garage. Think…