In efforts to capture the gaming market, Jeep has teamed up with Activision’s Call Of Duty (COD) franchise for the second year to showcase the “toughest vehicle in the world,” the Jeep Wrangler COD Modern Warfare 3 Edition. With the new and improved engine and more than seven million daily COD gamers, this partnership with Activision COD is expected to be a success.
Jeep is capitalising on the Wrangler’s off-road capability's and durability. There are three strategically placed billboards in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles that show the Wrangler’s benefits in both the modern world during the day and the COD Modern Warefare 3 world during the night. In layman’s terms, glow-in-the-dark technology is used to have the billboard change appearance between day and night.
These COD inspired Jeep Wranglers are expected to arrive in showrooms by December. As soon as we receive the toughest vehicle in the world, Paquin Motors, the Jeep Dodge Chrysler Dealership of Saint AlbansVT will let the whole world know. For those who are in the market for a Jeep Wrangler just in time for the AWD season, visit us on our website or visit us at our dealership. We would be happy to see you.
Mopar® Announces ten point winter care list Lets face it, summer is coming to an end and winter is slowly approaching. If this coming winter is going to be anything like this past winter in the greater Burlington, VT area, drivers and their vehicles need to be prepared for extreme cold and slippery driving conditions. This preparation will ensure a safer winter driving experience for everyone. Summer driving can really take a toll on breaks, batteries, and tires. Nobody likes to be stranded on the side of the road in the dead of winter. This is why Mopar® recently announced their ten point winter care list to help their drivers prepare for the winter to come.
The following is the ten point winter care list provided by Mopar® which can also be found here.
Mopar’s Fall Car-Care Checklist
1: Brakes Summer travel gives brake pads a heavy workout, resulting in the removal of thin layers. Now is the time to check pads, shoes, rotors, drums, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake hardware and the parking brake for wear and tear.
2: Tires Closely inspect the tread and sidewall areas of tires for uneven or irregular wear. In addition, excessive edge wear, center wear and shoulder wear can act as an indicator for other trouble spots on your vehicle. It's also important to ensure correct air pressure at all times in order to prevent premature wear. Be sure to check the spare as well. If replacements are needed, Mopar offers a complete lineup of tires and winter tires from BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Michelin, Uniroyal and Yokohama brands.
3: Battery Summer heat does the most damage to battery life and is why they often fail in the winter. Check for corroded terminals and a bulging or cracked case. Test and replace battery if necessary.
4: Wiper Blades Winter driving conditions challenge your ability to see the road. Mopar’s lineup of wiper blades now includes Beam Blades, which provide superior all-weather performance and aid driving visibility. The wiper blades boast a skin coating that seals the aerodynamic spoiler in order to protect it from winter weather. Mopar Beam Blades also are constructed to eliminate exposed parts and to resist snow- and ice-clogging.
5: Shocks and Struts For motorists located in cold and snowy climates, fall and winter also usher in a dreaded time of year: pothole season. Shocks and struts are the most overlooked service parts on a vehicle, but they affect ride control and comfort and can also affect a number of related parts. Mopar shocks and struts optimize vehicle handling, tire life and keep vehicles riding smoothly.
6: Engine Oil Ensure your engine oil has the correct viscosity in order to endure cold weather. Engine oil should be changed or replenished at recommended intervals. Low or dirty fluids affect how an engine and its components perform and could potentially cause engine damage under extreme conditions.
7: Fluid Levels All vehicle fluids and lubricants should be checked and changed at factory-recommended intervals. Key fluids include antifreeze/coolant level and concentration, as well as power steering, brake, transmission and windshield washer fluids.
8: Engine Belts and Hoses Replace belts and hoses at recommended intervals. Quality-tested Mopar belts and hoses offer precision fit, optimal service life and original-equipment performance.
9: Air Filter The air filter is designed to protect your engine from airborne contaminants. Poor air flow to the engine inhibits performance and generates greater fuel consumption. A new air filter allows clean, unrestricted air flow into the engine and helps ensure proper performance for a longer life.
10: Headlamps and Taillamps Days become shorter in the fall and winter, meaning more nighttime driving and increased usage of headlamps and taillamps. Inspect and test all lamps on your vehicle to ensure proper function and proper alignment. --------------------------------------------------------
Now is a prime time to winterize your vehicle. If you prepare your vehicle for winter before the first snowfall, your car will not only be in optimum condition for winter driving, but you will have beaten the rush and have better chances of getting your car winterized at a time that is most convenient for you.
Yesterday, Ram announced the expansion of the acclaimed RamBox®. The innovative market segment-exclusive cargo management system is now 6-feet and 4-inches in length. That is an 8-inch difference from the previous standard RamBox®. This compartment runs along the length of the pickup and is as wide as the wheel well. This extra storage provides 8.6 cubic feet of space. Thats enough to hold 150 beverage cans!
Now, with all of this extra space, will the RamBox® include an higher price? Our simple answer: No. This improved RamBox® with an additional 1.3 cubit feet of space has been generously given a 32% price reduction to a modest $1,295 price tag!
You’re probably thinking that this is too good to be true and that there has to be some sort of catch. There is none. In fact, the new and improved RamBox® is now available on over 80% of all Ram pickups.
“The 6-foot-4-inch RamBox® is the definition of ‘more of a good thing,’” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico – Chrysler Group LLC. “We have dramatically expanded RamBox® availability and given it an outstanding price. Having convenient, secure storage for your gear – whether it’s worksite tools, sporting equipment or a few cases of refreshments for the team – makes RamBox® one of the greatest innovations that you’ll find on a pickup truck.”
At Paquin Motors of Saint Albans and the greater Burlington, VT area, we are delighted to see such an added improvement to the RamBox®. Ram never fails to raise the bar and innovate in its market-segment. If you’re interested in any New Dodge Ram pickup trucks, check out our latest inventory on our website. The latest RamBox® commercial is embedded after the jump.
As the second season of NASCAR is about to begin, it come as no surprise for Dodge fans that the 7th place chase contender, Kurt Busch and the 11th place chase contender, Brad Keselowski have made it this far. The two Penske Racing teammates are highly competitive and know how to please their fans by performing well on and off the track.
Out of Dodge’s six NASCAR drivers, two have made it to the chase. That may not seem like much of a number to brag about with only 33% of their total drivers making it to the Chase, but when you compare a mere 6% of Ford, 11% of Toyota, and only 20% of Chevrolet drivers have made it to the chase, 33% really is something Dodge should be very proud of.
The statistics may be impressive in comparison to other manufacturers, but what do the statistics actually prove? These numbers prove that although Dodge has the the least amount of race cars in NASCAR, they are one of most competitive manufacturers in the sport.
Paquin Motors is very excited about the competitiveness of Dodge and its drivers in NASCAR. They not only continue to provide high performing vehicles to their motor sports, but, most importantly, they provide high performing vehicles to their customers.
If you want to drive a Dodge Charger like Brad and Kurt, please check out our website and contact us for more information. Be sure to like us on Facebook and subscribe to our blog. If you’re in Saint Albans VT, Franklin County, or the greater Burlington area visit us at our dealership. We love sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm about Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler with our customers.
