How to keep your dog happy on road trips!

1.) You should bring your own water from home.  Dogs have sensitive stomachs and water from unfamiliar places can easily cause an upset tummy for your pup.

2.) Plan ahead for any medication your pooch might need while you’re traveling.  If you are able to pack extras, do so.

3.) It’s always smart to bring a blanket that smells like home– people aren’t the only ones who get homesick!

4.) Get your dog used to being on the road by taking him on a few short drives in the days approaching the big trip.

5.) Make sure he’s micro-chipped.  Hit the road with the peace of mind that if the worst does happen, you won’t be caught unprepared.

You already know this, but we must remind you: NEVER leave your dog in your car unattended.  It gets hot in there!

Best spots to catch the Fireworks!

July 3: Addison - Kaboom Town!

What: Kaboom Town! celebrates its 30th anniversary with a festival beginning at 5 p.m. Food, music, kid's activities including rock climbing, giant slide, fun inflatables, sand art, free movie, an obstacle course. The dazzling 30-minute fireworks show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 JACK FM. This event is free.

When: Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 5 p.m. to Midnight. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Addison Circle Park, Dos Equis Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX

July 4: Arlington Highlands 4th of July Extravaganza

Arlington Highlands 4th of July Extravaganza kicks off at 7 p.m. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. FYI: The best viewing location is on the east side by Dave & Busters. There is no tailgating or liquor allowed on the parking lots or outside of the restaurants. When: July 4, 2013; Fun starts at 7 p.m. Dine in one of the fantastic restaurants or bars in the area. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

July 4: Dallas - Fair Park Fourth 

Enjoy live music, water features and access to rides, games and concessions within the State Fair of Texas Midway, starting at noon on July fourth. Throughout the afternoon, music will be performed by the celebratory Razzmajazz Dixieland Band, and at 7 p.m. experience the explosive sound and crazy look of the legendary Texas trio ZZ Top, performed by one of the nation’s top tribute acts, Dallas' own, Trio Grande, with band.

Father's Day Gift Ideas For the Gearhead Dad

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if your Dad works on his vehicle more than the average person then we think getting him these gifts will put a smile on his face. Because at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about, making Pops proud!

Gas gift card

Jump-starter battery

Solar-powered flashlight with hand crank

Navigation system

Polish & Detail Kit

Catch a flick at one of our drive-in's!

June 6th is Drive-In movie day, so here's a little history of one of America's favorite pastimes!  

Texas was host to the 3rd drive-in theater to open in America, at Galveston in July of 1934 (the 1st & 2nd had opened in New Jersey and Pennsylvania), and thereafter - as
in most things, Texas went at it in a BIG way .. by the late 50's, generally the peak years for American drive-ins, Texans had the biggest peak in the industry, hosting nearly 400 outdoor theaters. 

If you are looking for something new and exciting this weekend then check out this website to see theaters located next to you!

Link to locations of Drive-In Theaters: http://bit.ly/1k0uKHP

Good random tips for your car!

Rainproof your windshield
We often hear that one should replace their windshield wipers every 3 months but the reality is that if you treat your windshield, your wipers won’t have much work to do. Try and you will be surprised! Feel free to use Clay bars or spray on treatments.

Skip the DIY car-wash

You’re probably better off using the local car wash for a few reasons. The first reason is that you’ll be using 3x more water, and you’re most likely scratching up your paint a lot more than the good local car-wash next to your house.

Eliminate distractions
Some scary stats will show you why you should stop whatever you’re doing and just drive. Dialing a phone triples your chances of a crash. Texting? That makes you 23 times more likely to crash. Don’t multitask with your life, it’s not worth it!

Lower your seat!
As crazy as that sounds, people that drive high feel like they’re going slowly so they tend to speed up and take turns faster. All this is a great recipe to increase your chances of a crash.

Don’t floor it!
If there’s a meter at the entrance of your freeway, there’s a good reason! Being careful of these and taking your time to get on the ramp actually saves you time, it allows for a smooth flow of traffic, which minimizes heavy braking!

Leather vs. Cloth, explained!

One of many dilemmas is being unveiled today. Well, we all have different preferences when it comes to choosing between leather and cloth seats. One is more expensive than the other, yet has some pro’s compared to its respectable alternative. Let’s take a look at the differences and see which one best fits your needs.

Leather Pro’s:

• Luxury aspect and scent
• Soft and supple feel
• Excellent resale value
• Boost interior feel of the car
• Potentially easy maintenance

Cloth Pro’s

• More affordable than its alternative
• More comfortable (no sliding, no burning)

Ultimately, it all comes down to your lifestyle and where you live. If you live in a very hot and sunny states, you might want to avoid the leather. If you have kids and tend to have an active lifestyle, leather is actually good because of its easiness to be cleaned and ability to not retain odors.

Gas vs. Diesel engines!

The dilemma for Diesel vs Gas cars has been going on for quite some time. We will use this blog post to go over some of the advantages of one and the other. Also, we will see how technology has advanced and the effect it has on fuel efficiency.

During long drives, Diesel engines are hard to beat, the fuel efficiency is at its best at highway speeds, especially for a diesel motor. The only way to get anything close to that would be with a hybrid gas car.

The good news for gas engines is that the lead is shrinking, gas technology is advancing rapidly and is slowly catching up to the efficiency you can get out of a diesel engine, without spending the extra dollars on the engine. That’s right, diesel cars are always more expensive than regular engines, along with the fuel itself. Engineers say that Diesel will most likely always be ahead in fuel economy but the gap will increasingly close within the next ten years.

Engineers will continue to work on Diesel engines as well, but it is believed that the evolution process has started to reach its peak, but realistically there are still slight improvements to be made on the diesel technologies.