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Nostalgic McQueen Launch of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 20th, 2018 7:25pm

Molly McQueen just launched a nostalgic 50th anniversary Ford limited-edition Mustang Bullitt to celebrate the iconic 1968 movie and chase scene, starring her grandfather Steve McQueen during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Molly McQueen was born in Los Angeles, CA and is the granddaughter of Hollywood legend and Motorsports hero, Steve McQueen. She is the only child of Steve's daughter, Terry McQueen. Molly ...

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Save with Speedy - VIOC Oil Change Coupons for AskPatty Readers

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 20th, 2017 8:00am

What makes Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers different from all the rest? When you’re in a hurry, we’re always ready to take care of your car or truck on the spot. And, for most of our services, you can stay in your vehicle while our skilled technicians complete the work; we can have you back on the road in about 15 minutes or less when you come in for one of our full-service drive-thru oil changes. The ...

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An Epic Rebelle Rally Off-Road Field Test of a Stock BMW CUV

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Sep 3rd, 2017 6:00am

The past year and a half has been an epic adventure. Outside of launching the Rebelle Rally, working to promote it, raise awareness, build the format and checkpoint concepts, researching the best support technology, map planning, and assembling a large and incredible team….there was the development of the backbone of the Rebelle – the course. Sleepless nights, several hundred hours on the trails, back roads, and dunes, ...

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Yokohama Tire Corporation Donates Bicycles to Local Boys & Girls Club

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 27th, 2017 8:00am

At a recent national sales meeting in Newport Beach, California, Yokohama Tires decided to surprise its attendees with new bikes. Each of the bikes were donated to Orange County Boys and Girls Club. There were 12 bikes total and each one was assembled by Yokohama executives, sales teams and corporate employees. The 20-inch Huffy bikes were part of a team-building exercise that capped the four-day event at the Fairmont Newport ...

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Northwood University Dealer Education Award NADA 2017 - Eve Knudtsen Knudtsen Chevrolet Interview

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 26th, 2017 5:00am

Congratulations to Eve Knudtsen recipient of the 2017 Northwood University Dealer Education Award during the Northwood University Dealer Education Awards Breakfast Saturday, January 28, 2017 during NADA. We interviewed Eve Knudtsen who is the president of Knudtsen Chevrolet Co. in Post Falls, Idaho, to learn more about her path to success She is the third generation to own and operate the dealership her grandfather started in ...

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What Is It Like to Be in a Car When the Airbag Deploys? My Airbag Story.

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 25th, 2017 8:00am

Have you ever been in a car crash and the airbags deployed? I asked my car insurance lady this and she absolutely shuddered and said she hoped she never experienced it. I thought I would share my own personal experience with you. I was 26 at the time, and I was driving home after having what I thought was a really great meeting regarding potential sponsorship on my racecar. I was heading north, doing the speed limit and at ...

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How Long Should you Really Warm Up Your Car?

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 24th, 2017 8:00am

Do you warm up your car? Do you just twist the key and go? Have you been told that it's best to let your car warm up for a few minutes before you start driving? How long do you really need to let your car warm up? Are you ready for the answer? All you need to do is let your car run for about 30 seconds and then you are good to go! Having said that, don’t start driving accelerating hard or ...

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Shopping For A New Car? Here’s How To Save Money By Shopping Certified Pre-Owned

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 23rd, 2017 6:00am

Buying a used car has always been an uncertain experience for car shoppers: you are essentially purchasing a vehicle with no known service or performance background, with no assurances that the car has been properly maintained, no knowledge of how the owner treated it, and no recourse if the car turns out to be a lemon. The Joys of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles are usually leased ...

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AskPatty’s Five Great Car Buying Deals for January

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 18th, 2017 6:00am

While some of the best days to buy a car are at the end of December, a brand-new batch of great deals launch this month, as dealers kick start the New Year with generous incentives to help sell 2017-model-year inventory to new car buyers. These first offers of the year mean that new car shoppers who skipped the crowds on December 31 are bound to get some great deals on new cars during January. AskPatty has analyzed incentives ...

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Highlights from #NAIAS2017: 2018 Kia Stinger World Premiere

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 13th, 2017 8:00am

We've been in the auto industry for a while now, and if you know anything about auto shows, it's that #NAIAS, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, is usually dominated by American car companies. That's why it's surprising and interesting that Kia Motors America stole so much of the spotlight this week with the world premiere of the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger at NAIAS. The new ...