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Driving all year around on winter tires is something that is tempting to a lot of people. The idea occurs to them because they assume that if they can get better traction from winter tires in snowy and cold weather then they ought to keep them on all year long. However, this is not recommended.

The same material that makes winter tires work so well during those winter months is exactly what can undo them in the warmer months. They start to wear down and you run the risk of lowering the performance of your vehicle on the road in…

Road salt is one of the best ways to keep ice from forming on asphalt during winter weather. The catch is that it can destroy the paint on the exterior of your car if left to sit and corrode the top coat. Get a jump on winter weather conditions by applying a wax coat to your car before the season even starts.

Once you can see some road salt left behind on your car's paint, wash it off right away. Do not attempt this if the temperature is still below freezing. Wash your car thoroughly because any road salt…

The Tahoe is more than just a full-size heavy-duty SUV that is built to handle cargo and passengers with ease. It features a more than capable towing package and offers advanced technology that can serve as an extra set of eyes on the road and keep you safe. Let’s see how that Chevrolet Tahoe does all of this.

The Chevrolet Tahoe has a host of safety features that will help you look out for potentially dangerous situations. If the traffic stops in front of you, the Forward Collision Alert will apply the brakes and warn you by either an…

If you're shopping for a new safe and spacious midsize SUV for your family, you may want to consider the new Chevy Traverse. The Traverse has comfortable seating for up to 8 people, allowing you to fit your whole family easily. It also received a 5-star overall vehicle safety score from the NHTSA meaning that it will keep all of its occupants as safe as possible.

The Chevy Traverse is also perfect as a daily driver as well. It has a 3.6 liter V6 as standard that gets 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. This will mean…

At Susan's Auto Mall, we don’t just want to sell you cars, we want to educate you. We want you to be as fascinated as we are with the science, and the art, behind the auto-dimming mirror that preserves your night vision.

The Troxler Effect

If you’ve ever been temporary blinded after dark by the headlights of the car behind you, even after it turns off the road, you will have experienced the Troxler Effect. 

There are some things about human beings that are just unfortunate. One of those things is the fact that we all have blind spots. These are literal physical areas behind us that we simply cannot see. This poses a challenge when one is driving.

Mirrors in the vehicle help to take care of some of the problem, but only a blind-spot monitor can get us to the point where we are able to see everywhere that we need to see. A blind-spot monitor alerts us when there is another vehicle in the area behind us that we simply cannot see…

It has become commonplace for customers to look for vehicles that can be seamlessly integrated to the mobile devices they carry. For those that are able to find these vehicles, there are a world of advantages. We want people to have a world of advantage in their possession when they leave Susan's Auto Mal with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.

One of the best features that come with being integrated with mobile devices is a better ability to focus on your driving and the road ahead while keeping in touch with others. You can handle the texting and the calling…

You don't have to sacrifice your safety to stay connected. In the Chevrolet Equinox, drivers can make calls and send texts without ever taking their eyes off the road. This popular compact SUV is equipped with a great infotainment center that offers plenty of options for communication on the go.

When you get an Equinox at Susan's Auto Mall, you're getting a vehicle with the Chevrolet Infotainment System 3. It has a large touch screen display and plenty of useful applications. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  

Since the Chevy Malibu's introduction in the middle of the previous century, it has been a beloved Chevrolet mid-size car with the capacity to help you enjoy every drive. At Susan's Auto Mall, we gladly offer the new Malibu to our neighbors in Springfield and the surrounding communities. Now, let's explore this stylish sedan's performance features together.

In the 2019 Malibu, you can opt for one of two engines. Standard in the L, LS, LT and RS, you will find a 1.5-liter, turbocharged power plant with direct injection. Most drivers will appreciate this model's…

The Chevy Impala has gone through countless generations. It has been around since the 1950's. While today's model looks very different from the original concept, this is still a vehicle that can out-perform all other vehicles in its class. The 2020 model of the Impala is set to have a number of updates to its design. The end result is going to be a sedan that looks just as beautiful as ever but still keeps up with current trends. There is a new grille on the front of the vehicle that really stands out on the road. Some…