maintenance alerts

Imagine this scenario: You’re about to embark on a family road trip, bags packed, and the kids are bubbling over with excitement. You start the engine, and the dreaded check engine light suddenly comes on. Panic sets in as thoughts of costly and unexpected repairs cloud your mind. It’s a situation many car owners know all too well. But what...

We live busy lives and must admit that it’s easy to miss the little things, particularly if you have multiple vehicles in your household. Imagine never worrying about when to take your or your kid’s car in for an oil change or tune-up. Sounds like a dream, right?   Well, that future is now a reality with CarRx, a new and...

With gas prices currently at all-time highs, gas consumption is a primary concern among drivers. The average household annual transportation costs are nearly as much as what’s spent on rent or mortgage payments. Let’s go over several efficient auto driving habits and maintenance tips that can increase your vehicle’s gas mileage and help save you money. Driving Habits One of...

Electric vehicle sales have exploded on a year-by-year basis over the past half decade, and for good reason. Not only do electric vehicles save drivers thousands of dollars each year on gas costs—they also help owners save big on service and maintenance expenses. Electric vehicle powertrains have much fewer parts than their internal combustion counterparts. For example, electric vehicles do...

If your dealership isn’t using automated marketing by now, you might want to rethink your marketing strategy. Automated marketing, or the use of automation technology in your marketing processes, is a growing trend in the business world and can substantially reduce the time involved in ongoing marketing campaigns.  Currently, around 51% of businesses are utilizing automated marketing. Of these businesses,...

New car maintenance apps are changing the way drivers approach auto service. Today’s drivers are more empowered than ever to stay on top of their car maintenance needs, with an array of car service apps at their disposal. But with so many maintenance apps on the market, how do you know which features are most critical for maintaining a safe,...

Electric car market growth has been on the rise over the course of the last decade. Recent reports anticipate that the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) will dramatically accelerate in 2022, increasing about 75%. Some are even referring to this sudden rise as the EV Boom.  Consumers need dealers now more than ever. Recent reports found that nearly half of...

Cold weather car maintenance tips often get passed on like a game of telephone. Your father teaches you to pull your wiper blades up and away from your car during freezing temperatures, or your friend tells you that turning off your heater can save gas mileage. Over time, some of these misconceptions become widely accepted as the truth.  Though taking...

As we head into the frosty weather that colder months bring, icy roads and car troubles can wreak havoc for everyone. While car maintenance is necessary year-round, it is especially important in winter months when hazards run high. Neglecting winter car care can lead to accidents, roadside breakdowns, or simply a car that refuses to start when you’re already running...

The conversation surrounding connected vehicles in the automotive industry sparked a frenzy in the last ten years, with manufacturers competing for the next greatest technology. In the last year alone, 91 percent of vehicles sold in the U.S. were connected cars, each collecting granular car data with the potential to positively impact both drivers and dealerships at scale. With connected...