7 Tips for Driving at NightEven if you’ve been driving for years, odds are you feel a little less confident driving at night. Driving after dark can be challenging for the most experienced drivers. Did you know that while just a quarter of driving occurs at night, this is the time when half the vehicle related deaths occur? Surely this has a lot to do with popular evening festivities and also limited visibility. Being a safe driver means being able to maneuver roads whether it is day or night. We’ve come up with 7 simple tips to improve your driving after dark.

1.) Adjust your Headlights

One of the quickest fixes to improve driving at night, is to take the time to check the alignment on your lights. When driving at night it’s essential to have your headlights pointed in the right direction. If you think your lights aren’t illuminating enough of the road, bring them to a professional or pull up to a wall at night to check them yourself. continue reading…

Keeping Your Car Safe From Car TheftIt may surprise you to hear, but that car alarm you just had to have doesn’t necessarily protect your vehicle from theft. A motor vehicle is stolen every 33 seconds in the United States. That’s according to an infographic released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which also states that 72% of all motor vehicles reported stolen are passenger cars. Yep, plain Jane passenger cars, not the amazing sports cars or high line coupes like you would imagine would be on the top of thieves’ wish lists.

This infographic has a couple of interesting tidbits about vehicle theft in the U.S., including the top 10 states and cities for car theft. You may be surprised to see New Jersey is tied for number 10 on Top U.S. States for Car Theft. Luckily, this infographic also provides a few tips on how to prevent vehicle theft.

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How to Check Your OilOne of the first things you learn as a new car owner is the importance of oil. Most people know that if you let your car run out of oil, you will be in a heap of trouble. Years ago, you knew that every 3 months or 3,000 miles it was time to change your oil. Today’s cars no longer adhere to that old rule. Instead, cars can go as many as 10,000 miles before requiring an oil change. With this much time in between changes, it’s important to check your oil levels. We recommend checking your oil at least once a month, more often if you notice it regularly low.

To many people checking your oil is an easy process. They would be correct, but for novice car owners, it can be a daunting task. We’ve created this simple step-by-step guide to checking your oil.

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The New Year is here and Coops Cars is starting 2013 with a bang. If you missed our First Annual Sale, we still have many affordable cars on our lot.  As an added bonus, from now until the end of January when you come in for a test drive, you can enter to win a new IPad Mini. No purchase necessary!

We have a great selection of gently used cars ranging from $5,000 to $45,000. Ask us about our 3 month unlimited mileage warranty and our flexible financing options. When you’re in the market for a new to you car, choose Coops Cars, and get a different car buying experience.

Test Drive a Car for a Chance to Win an IPad Mini

Today is the last day to take advantage of our excellent price cuts. We are wrapping up our first annual sale and we’ve saved the best for last. Our featured cars of the day are a 2008 Chevy Equinox for $11,143, a 2007 Honda Accord for just $12,813 and a 2004 Chevy Colorado for $5,995!

2008 Chevy Equinox2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT
Color: Granite Grey Metallic
Mileage: 86,232 miles 

This SUV is the ideal family car! It gets 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Plus it’s all wheel drive, so you can have some fun with it on the weekends. It’s got many more miles to go and you can get there comfortably with all the extra space.

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Coops Cars First Annual Sale is going strong and today we have 3 great cars with significant discounts. Check out this stylish 2007 Audi A6 for just $17,312, the gas sipping 2006 Hyundai Sonata for $8,996 and this durable 2007 GMC Envoy that’s a steal for $10,813.

2007 Audi A6

2007 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro
Color: Oyster Grey
Mileage: 79,140 miles

Get used to driving in comfort when you take this Audi A6 out for a spin. Leather interior, power moonroof and unmatched handling. You’ll enjoy driving again when you’re behind the wheel of this car. It’s 3.1L V6 engine plus quattro and all wheel drive ensures responsive driving. continue reading…

In case you haven’t heard, Coops Cars is holding their First Annual Sale this week and we have some amazing deals on like-new vehicles. We are celebrating our one year anniversary at our South River location with big discounts for our customers. Stop by today to test drive the car of your dreams.

Today we are featuring a 2009 Cadillac CTS for $24,995, a 2005 Toyota Sienna for $12,995 and a 2003 Land Rover Discovery for $8,000.

2009 Cadillac CTS 2009 Cadillac CTS AWD w/1SB
Color: Black Raven
Mileage: 53,864 miles 

With a 3.6L V6 engine this car can get up and go! Travel in luxury with individual climate settings, and a double-sized sun roof. Save nearly $2,000 when you buy this weekend.
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For the second day of our First Annual Sale, we are showcasing 3 different gently used cars. Today we are featuring a 2007 Ford F150 for just $16,049, a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara for $10,456 and a 2006 Mini Cooper S for $14,143.

 

Ford F-150 XLT 2007 Ford F-150 XLT
Color: Bronze
Mileage: 120,225 miles

This truck is ideal for running errands or tackling some serious work. Its 4 door crew cab allows for easy access and ample leg room. The fiery 5.4L V8 engine makes hauling a snap and the towing package is already installed.

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Coops Cars is having our First Annual Sale and we want to celebrate with some great deals on quality cars. Stop by our dealership this week to find deep discounts on highly desired cars. We have decided to feature 3 great cars each day, January 2nd through January 7th, 2013, each at an additional discounted price. You can find out which vehicles are being featured by tuning into 1450 The Voice and listening for our commercials, or by checking back to our blog where we will showcase the featured vehicles. So stop by for a test drive and help us celebrate our first annual sale.

The cars featured today are a 2010 Cadillac CTS V for $43,664, 2007 Honda Accord for $11,800 and 2004 Mazda 3 I for $6,995. continue reading…

6 Tips to Prevent Flat TiresNo one wakes up in the morning and says, “Oh boy, I hope I get a flat tire today!” It’s just not a fun experience, especially in winter weather. If you’re traveling at high speeds, a blowout flat tire can be dangerous. That’s why we decided to find 6 ways to prolong the life of your tires.

1. Keep Your Tires Inflated

When your tires are inflated to the correct pressure, they wear the way they’re designed to and you’ll get the most miles out of them. Check your owner’s manual to be sure that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure. If your tires are over-inflated, your vehicle will be difficult to handle and the ride will be rough. If your tires are underinflated, more of the tire touches the road surface and they wear more quickly, as well as reduce your fuel efficiency.
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