Car in the winter

What To Do If Your Car Freezes Shut in the Winter

During the harsh winter months, cars often fall victim to the bone-chilling temperatures that can wreak havoc on their various components. One particularly troublesome issue is the freezing shut of car doors and locks. As temperatures plummet, moisture present in the door seals and lock mechanisms can turn into ice, effectively welding the doors closed.

This common winter woe not only poses an inconvenience but can also lead to more significant problems. The frozen doors make it difficult for drivers to access their vehicles, leading to delays and frustration during already challenging weather conditions. Moreover, attempting to force open a frozen door can result in damage to the door seals, hinges, or even the locking mechanism itself. If you find yourself stranded with a frozen car door or lock, find some helpful tips below for how to melt the ice so you can be on your way. Meanwhile, we encourage you to buy your next vehicle from the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships in the St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO areas.

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Woman using the new fingerprint technology in a Hyundai vehicle

Hyundai Announces New Fingerprint Technology for Select 2019 Models

While many models on the market utilize smart keys for seamless vehicle entry and ignition, Hyundai has announced that they have taken the technology one step further with fingerprint recognition sensors. Once implemented, the fingerprint sensors would make equipped Hyundai models more secure than with traditional smart keys. The first model slated to receive the new technology is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe which is scheduled for release sometime in the first part of 2019. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2019 Chevy Suburban

How many passengers can fit in a Chevy Suburban?

If your philosophy on family hauling is that bigger is better, than the 2019 Chevy Suburban SUV may be just what you’ve been looking for. It’s got plenty of room for a growing family to stretch their legs and enough cargo space in the back to store all passenger belongings, even with all seats are upright and filled. Learn more about the passenger capacity and interior features of the 2019 Chevy Suburban on this blog by Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships in Farmington, MO.

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2019 GMC Acadia parked off-road

What paint colors is the 2019 GMC Acadia available in?

For the 2019 model year, the GMC Acadia midsize SUV is available in a variety of interior and exterior color options that turn heads. Find pictures of each of the exterior paint colors including Summit White, Quicksilver Metallic, Blue Steel Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Dark Sky Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Smokey Quartz Metallic, Red Quartz Tintcoat, and White Front Tricoat below.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2019 RAM 1500 models parked in a long gravel driveway

RAM 1500 Awarded 2019 Green Truck of the Year

The Green Car Journal editors have spoken. Taking home the annual 2019 Green Truck of the Year award is the 2019 RAM 1500 pickup. The editors factored in a variety of vehicle specs including efficiency and fuel economy as well as a handful more traditional attributes like style and driveability. Putting the 2019 RAM 1500 over the edge was its new eTorque mild hybrid system that’s new to the lineup for 2019. Learn more below. Read the rest of this entry >>