In the past, cars were much bigger, and every car had a a full-sized spare tire stashed in its trunk, ready to fully replace any flat tire. It was a much different process than today – once the flat tire was removed, and the “spare” was put on, the original tire got a patch and became the spare.
As car sizes became smaller over the years, there was less and less room in the trunk for a full-sized spare in the trunk. Obviously, something had to change, and that’s when the temporary spare tire, or “donut” was invented.
Lincoln has done it again with the incredible 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Finally, there’s a fuel-efficient hybrid that drives exactly like its non-hybrid model. Designed with a lightweight powertrain and battery, the MKZ Hybrid handles like a dream. Incredibly, the starting price is right around $35,000 – the same as the standard model.
Since we live so close to the ocean, we have to take extra care in protecting our cars and trucks from the effects of the salty air. Back in the 80′s, you’d always hear about the undercarriage of cars rusting out because of the salty, humid air. Most modern cars have undercarriage protection, and the paint job is protected by clear coat. Most drivers don’t think twice about living near the ocean, but it’s important to realize that you should wash your car more often than if you lived further inland.
Just announced today – our Black Friday Auto Sale! The sale will last from Wednesday, November 23rd through Monday, November 28th. Every single car, truck, and SUV on our lot will be discounted for this incredible sale!
Doral Lincoln is an official drop-off location for this year’s Amigos For Kids Toy Drive. Help us support this amazing local charity by dropping off a toy any time from November 11 through December 18.
Everyone knows that it’s an overwhelming process to buy a car. Between picking out what you want, test driving, haggling on the price, and taking care of financing, the process takes most of the initial fun out of getting a new car. There’s also the confusing decision of whether to buy or lease. Most people don’t understand the differences, so we’re writing this blog post to help sort out the drawbacks and benefits for each option.
Summer is over, and winter will be here sooner than you think. Now is the perfect time to check your brakes, before the fall and winter weather brings more rain, which creates more dangerous driving conditions. Your vehicle should stop when you hit the brake pedal. If you have brake problems, it’s vital that you resolve them immediately – it’s obviously extremely dangerous to drive with faulty brakes. These 5 warning signs will let you know what to look for:
Everyone, from amateur home mechanic to certified expert, talks about how important an oil change is to keep your car running in tip-top shape. Over the years, many false beliefs have appeared about oil characteristics and oil changes, and because they’re published online, many people believe the oil change myths. At Dora Lincoln, we’re dedicated to providing the best service experience in all of Florida, so we want to help our customers (and potential customers) know the truth about oil changes. Here are the most common myths and the facts to disprove them:
