Car Care Tip of the Week!

 Don't you wish you could have your own Pikachu to help charge your battery when it is low on juice? All the money we could save for years to come. Now that winter is here getting your battery to perform can even be more of a challenge!

Batteries can have problems in cold weather. A battery is a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. The chemical reactions inside of batteries take place more slowly when the battery is cold, so the battery produces fewer electrons. The starter motor therefore has less energy to work with when it tries to start the engine, and this causes the engine to crank slowly.

Schedule your next service appointment at Polar Chevrolet to see if your battery is charged and ready for winter!

Veterans Day!

Veterans Day is Monday November 11th! Be sure to honor and give support to all the Veterans that served as well as the families of those who served that gave their lives fighting to protect our freedom!

Here is a little History about Veterans Day:

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.

 Thanks to all those who have served! Your services are forever appreciated and will never be forgotten! 

Stop Texting while Driving!

The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving, resulting in injury and even loss of life.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes – with 3,092 people killed – and crashes resulting in an injury – with 416,000 people wounded.

Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident and survived admitted they were sending or receiving texts when they crashed. Research suggests that texting slows driver reaction times more than being drunk and the act is a constant risk nowadays as everyone carries phones.

How do you like to watch the game!?

Do you like watching the game from home? Benefits from being at home would include: saving money on tickets and food. Sitting on your own comfy couch, and using your own personal toilet for when you got to go. Not having to deal with ridiculous amounts of traffic before and after.

Would you rather watch the game from the stands? Benefits from watching in the stands may include: Yelling as loud as you want without upsetting the spouse or kids, getting the great feeling of a roaring stadium after a touchdown or goal. Delicious hot dogs and ice cold beverages, no boring commercials to take away from whats going on in the game.

2014 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel!

The Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel is the first clean diesel car ever produced by a U.S. automaker.

Clean diesels generate at least 90% less Nitrogen Oxide and particulate emissions when compared to previous-generation diesels.

The 2.0L turbocharged clean diesel engine comes equipped with the very latest clean diesel technology which helps reduce emissions while also boasting 148 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of “low-end”  torque that will give you an experience you won't believe.

Visit our Polar Chevrolet Page to get yours now!

Haunted Houses, Spooky stories, and CANDY!!

Costumes, haunted houses, spooky stories and trick or treating!! October is that time of the month for great Halloween stories! Have you thought about what your going to be!? Some ideas to get your car in the Halloween spirit are listed below!

Halloween Decorating Ideas For Your Car: 

•  Cover the driver and passenger seats with car seat covers in the traditional Halloween colors of orange and black. Not only will you give your car a nice splash of Holiday color, you will also help to protect your car seats from spills and stains.
• Several large car magnets with classic Halloween shapes and images such as black cats, ghosts or pumpkins will provide the outer part of your car with some fun holiday decoration.
• An orange spice or pumpkin scented handful of potpourri placed in the ashtray is a wonderful way to add some Halloween spirit to your vehicle.

Check out our Polar Chevrolet Page or our Polar Mazda Page for the perfect car to get festive!

Provide a helping hand!!

Every now and again you'll drive by someone who is broke down on the side of the road. Maybe their tire popped or battery just doesn't have enough juice to keep going for a bit. Always be sure carry a pair of jumper cables, a jack, or even a torque wrench for times like these. Someone could just be having a really bad day and the last thing they want to be doing is sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Be courteous to others and ask if they need help or if there is anything you can do for them! If they ran out of gas drive them to the nearest station. Jump their car if the battery died or even help change their tire (especially if they're older) if needed. It just common courtesy and who knows they might even reward you for the help!!

Don't have the right tools to help out!? Check out our Polar Chevrolet's parts and accessories page to get what you need!!