Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

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9 Driving Tricks for Beginner Car Owners

What Tricks Should a First-Time Car Owner Know? 

When you first buy your car, you might not know how to drive it yet. As a result, even if you get the basic lessons with your instructor, you may still be a little unprepared for driving on your own. Wondering what tricks should a first-time car owner know? Luckily for you, this Motors Northwest blog post has some tricks that will help make your driving experience much easier and more fun! 

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Top 3 Myths That Won’t Actually Improve Your Fuel Efficiency

How to Achieve More Mileage: Myths vs. Facts 

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important aspects of any vehicle. Ensuring that you are getting as much mileage as possible out of your gas tank not only saves you money but also reduces your carbon footprint. You’ve probably heard that you should use high-octane gas to improve your fuel efficiency. While this does help, there are other myths out there about how you can improve your mileage that are just untrue. In this Motors Northwest blog, find out the 3 myths that won’t actually improve your fuel efficiency and how to achieve more mileage. 

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Benefits of Parking Sensors When Parking and Reversing

Why Are Parking Sensors So Important? 

Parking is one of the most challenging aspects of driving. It can turn into a stressful event, especially when the parking place is small and crowded. It’s more difficult to park or reverse in tight spaces when there are no lines on the pavement to guide you. Nowadays, more vehicles come with parking sensors which help you park and reverse smoothly. In this Motors Northwest blog post, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of parking sensors when parking and reversing. 

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When is the Best and Worst Times to Buy a Used Car in 2021-2022?

Buying a Used Car in 2021-2022: The Best and Worst Times of Year to Buy a Used Car 

Buying a used car can be an intimidating decision for many people. With all the options out there, it is hard to know what you are getting into from a financial standpoint. First of all, it’s not always easy finding an affordable used vehicle that will work for your needs. Used cars are priced based on supply and demand, so it’s important to be patient during this time before deciding on a purchase. In this Motors Northwest blog post, we will unlock the best and worst times to buy a used car in 2021-2022.  

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5 Signs that Your Car Wheels are Misaligned

What are the Signs of a Bad Wheel Alignment? 

Does your car pull to one side while driving? Are you noticing a sudden decrease in your car’s fuel efficiency? These are tell-tale signs that your car wheels are misaligned. Most drivers don’t understand the importance of proper wheel alignment. So, how do you know when your car needs wheel alignments? In this Motors Northwest blog post, we have listed the signs of a bad wheel alignment. Keep reading! 

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Top 5 Warning Signs to Check Before Buying a Used Car

What are Warning Signs to Check Before Buying a Used Car?

Buying a used car can be a daunting task for most people. It requires full-fledged research to get the health condition and history of a vehicle before you buy it. However, there are a few key factors to take into consideration that can help you determine certain used vehicles to avoid. Watch this video to understand the top 5 warning signs to check before buying a used car right here at Motors Northwest! 

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How Many Miles Are Too Many When Buying Used Cars?

What’s Good Mileage on a Used Car? 

Nowadays, the cost of buying a new car is twice as much as a used car would, and the depreciation of a new car happens very fast. For most drivers, purchasing a used car is the best option considering getting auto financing. There’s no hard-and-fast rule that says how many miles are too many when buying used cars. On average, a car can travel 12,000 miles/year approximately. So, to determine whether a car has good mileage, simply multiply miles/year by its age. That means good mileage for a car that’s 8 years old is 96,000 miles. In general, considering a used car with low mileage is a good choice. Continue reading the Motors Northwest blog post to learn the general guidelines to keep in mind when opting for used cars. 

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The Dos and Don’ts When Your Car Overheats

Things to Do If Your Car Engine is Overheating 

Smoke coming from under the hood of your car while driving? It is one of the signs of car overheating. The engine can overheat for many reasons. Some of the possible causes of car overheating – improperly circulating coolant, leakage in the cooling system, less coolant and oil, a broken water pump, issues in radiator, belts, and hoses, thermostat failure, and plugged up heater core. Motors Northwest is here to help you learn the common causes, steps to take, and dos and don’ts when your car overheats. Continue reading! 

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