Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Refilling coolant in the engine cooling system

How to Maintain Your Car’s Cooling System?

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Tips for Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Cooling System 

Does your vehicle behave unusually and cause your cabin to overheat? This could be due to various reasons, but the most obvious is the damaged cooling system. You need to bear in mind that a lapse in the functions of this system can lead to repairs that burn a hole in your pocket. Proper distribution of the heat generated by the engine is essential for consistent ride quality. Here are tips for maintaining your vehicle’s cooling system lest it throws another technical failure and an unending downtime on the road. The first thing you should do is regulary change the coolant. Make sure to follow the other steps, too, to prevent the engine from turning into a fuming hot mess. Get the best maintenance and repair services at the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships in Cape Girardeau, MO. 

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A dashboard light just came on. Can I keep driving my vehicle?

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What is the most dangerous light on your dashboard?

It is a cool autumn day when out of nowhere, a light on your dashboard begins to illuminate. What does the light mean? Do I need to pull over and call for a tow, or can I make it to my destination? All of these questions flood your mind at the same time. Today, we are going to answer the question, “what is the most dangerous light on your dashboard?” so that you are familiar with some of the dashboard warning lights that should not be ignored.

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Clean today and keep the germs away!

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How to thoroughly disinfect the interior of your vehicle

In March, life as we knew it completely changed. The coronavirus, or COVID-19, swiftly made its way across the country. Businesses had to either shut down or completely rethink their models. During this time, there has been a larger emphasis on washing hands and keeping places sanitized. Even though you may not be driving your vehicle as often when was the last time you gave it a really good deep clean? In the brief guide below, we will walk you through how to thoroughly disinfect the interior of your vehicle.

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Purchase a new vehicle online!

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How to purchase a new vehicle during a pandemic

As we are all adjusting to a new normal due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are also adjusting to the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships. Are you in need of a new vehicle? Wondering how to purchase a new vehicle during a pandemic? You have come to the right place. We have now made it easier than before to search for and purchase a new vehicle online. Check out the process below!

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Vehicle colors that show the least amount of dirt

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What is the easiest car color to keep clean?

We have all seen them. The vehicles that are covered in dirt. At some point, you probably have even left a “wash me” message for the driver. As you are searching for a new vehicle, it might be advantageous to keep the color of your next vehicle in mind. This way, you can choose a color that is easily maintained, or you will be prepared for frequently washing your vehicle. Keep reading as our team at Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships in Cape Girardeau, MO, delves into what the easiest car color to keep clean is. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford Fusion on road

Check out how much room is on the inside of the 2019 Ford Fusion!

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Can you sleep in a Ford Fusion?

You have a 2019 Ford Fusion, and you feel like going on an adventure. You and a couple of friends want to take a road trip across the country. To save money, you are going to sleep in your car along the way. Can you sleep in a Ford Fusion? The short answer is yes, you absolutely can! Keep reading to learn more about the interior dimensions of the 2019 Ford Fusion! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Understanding what your vehicle is telling you

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What do the dashboard warning lights in my Ford vehicle mean?

Have you ever been in a situation when you have been driving and a light on your dashboard came on? Did you know what that light meant? This can be scary because you are not sure if you should go home or stop into an auto body shop. Eliminate that fear with the following information. What do the dashboard warning lights in my Ford vehicle mean? Keep reading to find out! Read the rest of this entry >>