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(ARA) — For years, 3,000 miles was touted as the optimum interval for changing your motor oil and filter. It’s also an oil change interval that continues to be encour-aged by the automotive oil change industry.

Recently, automobile, oil filter and lubricant manufacturers have been educating con-sumers that oil drain intervals can be safely extended, saving you time, money and reduc-ing the impact on the environment.

Breakthroughs in lubrication and filtra-

tion technology are two reasons why oil change intervals can be ex-tended.

Numerous factors come in to play when determining the oil change interval you should follow, including: whether your car is un-der warranty, the car’s condition, wear and tear you put on your vehicle and your oil and filter selection.

Every automobile manufacturer establish-es a recommended oil change interval for each model they manufac-ture. Oil change inter-

vals are now typically 5,000 to 7,500 miles for many new cars. You should follow your car manufacturer’s recom-mendations on oil and filter change intervals while the car is under warranty.

If your car is no longer under warranty, you can extend your oil change and filter inter-vals by upgrading to a high quality synthetic motor oil and high per-formance oil filter. This will reduce the number of oil changes, saving you time and money, and reducing the

amount of oil purchased and disposed.

There are a number of premium synthetic motor oils available to choose from. High performance synthetic motor oils such as Royal Purple typically have much greater oxidation stability than conven-tional mineral-based motor oils. Most lubri-cant manufacturers will offer a recommended number of miles you can drive between oil changes under normal conditions.

If you elect to up-grade your motor oil,

you should also upgrade your oil filter. Inexpen-sive filters are typically made with the 3,000-mile interval in mind. These filters often use low-quality paper media for filtration and they deteriorate rapidly after 3,000 miles.

There are a number of new high performance premium oil filters on the market from manu-facturers such as Royal Purple, Wix and K&N. These filters are made for extended oil drain intervals.

For example, Royal Purple uses a propri-

etary long-life, micro-glass media that pro-vides protection for up to 12,000 miles. It also provides an increased level of protection due to the density of the filtration.

Don’t get hung up on oil change myths. Upgrade to a premium synthetic motor oil and take advantage of the benefits: better wear protection for your ve-hicle’s engine, extended oil change intervals resulting in money savings and a reduced impact on the environ-ment.

How far can you go? Demystifying oil change intervals

Tony Automotive & Body Shop has been open for 25 years. After all, he’s always loved working on automobiles.

Around 21-and-a-half years into this venture, owner Tony Sanford saw how busy the shop had become and decided that one location just wasn’t going to cut it anymore.

So, he decided to open a second location. But when you can’t be in two places at once, how do you make sure that things at the new shop are kept up to the standards you’ve set over the past two-plus decades? Simple: you recruit your brother.

So now with brother Randy (Gar-

rett) holding down the fort at the site, Sanford is able to offer his customers quick, convenient and quality service — the kind he believes they deserve.

Oh, then there’s variety on top of all that. Tony’s offers everything except uphol-

stery. This includes: a machine shop, a transmission shop, complete engine rebuilding and en-gine dyno services.

All at affordable and competitive prices.Both locations (San-

ford’s original shop at 912 Carey Chapel Road

and the one operated by Garrett at 2396 N. Garnett

St.) are open Monday-Friday, 8-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-noon. Stop on by!

One location just wasn’t enoughTony’s Automotive & Body Shop

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(ARA) — Buying a car is like an epic adventure. There are heroes (you), sidekicks (your wing-men who accompany you to the dealership), foes (the sales manager who just won’t give up on the undercarriage rust-proof-ing) and even a prize at the end (your shiny new vehicle). And like any journey, buying a car can be fraught with perils and wrong turns.

Fortunately, a few simple steps can help ensure your car buying experience is a great ad-venture that doesn’t turn into a detour to financial disaster. Here are some common wrong turns and how to avoid them:

1) Failing to check your credit before going to the dealership. Unless you’re paying cash — something many people cannot afford to do — you’ll be financing your vehicle purchase. You need to know what’s on your cred-it report and how strong your credit score is before you apply for financing. This will give you an idea of what loan terms you might qualify for. Web-sites like creditreport.com

can help you understand your credit. A member-ship to CreditReport.com includes daily monitoring of your credit report to help you manage your credit, know your score, and catch potential fraud quickly.

2) Not having financ-ing lined up before you shop. Once you have a handle on your credit, it’s important to explore your financing options before you ever set foot on a car lot. Yes, virtually every dealer can help you with financing, but there’s no guarantee they will be able to offer you the best terms. You may be able to qualify for a lower inter-est rate through your bank. Having checked a couple financing options before you shop ensures you know exactly how much you can spend, and gives you more bargain-ing power at the dealer-ship.

3) Not knowing what the actual price of the car should be. There’s the price the dealer puts on the car — the sticker price — and then there’s the price you should actu-ally pay. Most automotive

experts agree, you should start your negotiations based on the invoice price, which is what the dealer paid for the vehicle, and pay only a few percent-age points over that price. Fortunately, online resources like Edmunds.com and KBB.com can help provide an idea of what you can expect to pay for any vehicle you’re thinking of purchasing.

4) Looking at the monthly payment, rather than the actual price. When you’re car shop-ping, it’s easy to take the wrong turn and focus on how the monthly pay-ment fits into your bud-get. But that doesn’t give you an accurate picture of the true price of the car you’re financing. You may think you’re getting a good deal on the sale price, but if you’re paying thousands in interest over the life of the loan, that deal may not be as good as you think. For example, if you finance a

$25,000 vehicle with no money down and no trade at 7.5 percent interest over six years, you’ll pay nearly $6,200 in interest, according to onlinecalcu-lator.org. That means you haven’t bought a $25,000 car, you’ve bought one that actually costs you more than $31,500.

5) Buying costly add-ons or features that you don’t need. Remember the sales manager who just won’t take “no” for an an-swer when it comes to the rust-proofing? Add-ons — services or products that the dealership tries to sell you after you’ve chosen your vehicle — are a significant revenue stream for car sellers. Often, however, the items are ones you really don’t need. For example, if you’re buying a new car, do you really need the ex-tended warranty plan? In most cases, the manufac-turer’s warranty should be sufficient. Be sure to read all the fine print

on your sales contract before signing anything. If the dealer has included add-ons you don’t want or need, ask to have them — and their costs

— removed. If the dealer balks, threaten to walk; there are just too many car dealers out there to settle for less than the best deal possible.

Buying a car? Avoid these wrong turns

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Charles Boyd Chevro-let Cadillac Buick GMC of Henderson has been serving Henderson and its surrounding areas for over 30 years as a family owned local busi-ness in the community.

We offer a full Quick Service Repair Shop and Parts and Accessories Department allowing you to have all of your automotive needs met in one convenient loca-tion. You will also find the Largest Selection of New, Program and Pre-Owned vehicles to choose from when it comes time for you to be in the market for your next vehicle.

Our Certified Service Advisors and Techni-cians have the knowl-edge to assist you with all of your automotive needs, from basic oil and filter changes to the most advanced engine and electrical diagnos-tics. Our service depart-ment provides repairs

and routine mainte-nance on all Chevrolet Cadillac Buick and GMC models as well as all other makes and models.

Our primary goal

is to provide you with prompt and professional service with a staff that understands your needs. To accomplish this, our Service Department is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Furthermore, in order to serve you most effec-tively we have expedited the service appointment process with online reservations available to you 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week with-out having to pick up the phone. Log on to CharlesBoydGM.com and schedule your pre-

ferred service date and time today!

Our service manager, Mike Renn, or any of our three service consul-tants — Tony Crabtree, Rico Ellis, or Chris Olearo — are looking forward to servicing all of your automotive needs!

We are the top CSI (Customer Service In-dex) performing dealer-ship in the district in both sales and service. So you can take comfort in knowing that you and your vehicle are in good hands.

Community involve-

ment is a priority for Charles Boyd of Hen-derson. We strive to be a part of programs that make an impact in the area that we live in.

One of these pro-grams is Chevy Drive for Perfection, which is designed to give seniors an additional incentive to finish their high school careers strong. All seniors at NVHS and SVHS who achieve 98 percent at-tendance or better with no unexcused absences in their senior year are registered in a drawing to win their choice of a

brand new 2012 Chevy Cruze or Sonic!

We also team up with Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation by do-nating soccer and base-ball equipment, sponsor-ing teams and providing fundraiser entry tickets through Chevy Youth Sports. The tickets are sold and 100 percent of the proceeds raised go to HVPR. Grand prize win-ners receive their choice of a Chevrolet Equinox or Cruze. And secondary prize winners receive a Home Entertainment Package.

We are pleased to be involved with Cell Phones for Soldiers as well. We collect un-wanted, gently used cell phones which this program recycles and uses the proceeds to provide pre-paid calling cards and cell phones to troops serving in our U.S. Armed Forces.

Another way we are giving back to our community is by be-ing actively involved in the Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s efforts to help care for the unwanted, hurt, and abandoned animals in Vance County.

You can find updates of our latest community efforts on our Facebook page, “Charles Boyd Chevrolet of Henderson N.C.”

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Serving and servicing for over 30 yearsCharles Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC

Charles Boyd Chevrolet Cadilla Buick GMC has teamed up with Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation by donating soccer and baseball equipment, sponsoring teams and providing fundraiser entry tickets through Chevy Youth Sports.

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Most people purchase a car for its looks and performance. However, unless the auto is kept in a garage and never driven, it is impossible to keep it in pristine condition. In many cases, damage to the clear coat or enamel paint on the car is something vehicle owners expect.

A car owner who decides he or she wants the car to remain in the best shape possible will have to take an active role in maintenance and damage prevention. One of the key things to re-member is to never allow

any substance to remain on the paint for too long; otherwise the risk for damage increases. Also, it may be very difficult to clean if the offender is al-lowed to sit on the paint. Here are some other factors to consider.

• UV light: Just as UV light can affect skin, hair and other parts of the body, it also can affect the paint on a car. UV rays oxidize the paint and cause a white, powdery film to form on the car. Washing the car frequently enough and applying the best quality wax will help keep UV

rays from penetrating through the paint.

• Over sprays: Life does not stop to allow cars to drive through, particularly when it comes to construction zones. It’s possible for a car to be doused in paint spray, tar, concrete, and other chemicals that are routinely used in construction. Do not allow these substances to harden on the car. Rinse promptly with automotive soap. Try to avoid construction zones whenever possible.

• Rain: Both acid rain and regular rainwater

(and other sources of water) can dissolve paint over time. The U.S. Geo-logical Survey has said that water is a universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liq-uid. Whenever the car becomes wet, it should be dried with a towel or chamois and not allowed to air dry.

• Natural sub-stances: Tree sap, bird droppings and splattered insects contain com-pounds that can erode the paint on a car. Avoid parking under large trees where sap and bird drop-

pings may be prevalent. In terms of bug splatter, try to wash it off as soon as possible to alleviate damage.

• Eggs: Oftentimes, rambunctious children think it is funny to egg a car. However, the en-zymes and sulfur content in eggs can cause paint and clear coat to dissolve, leaving white spots in the wake of the egg. Be-cause egg can be sticky and very hard to remove once dried, it is helpful to wash it off as soon as possible. It takes only a few hours for the damage to be permanent.

• Bleach: Although a bleach-and-water solu-tion is often heralded for its ability to clean many things, it should not be used on a car. Bleach is an oxidizer and it will pit metal and discolor paint. Be careful with pool chemicals as well, as chlorinator is usu-ally regular household bleach.

There are many things that can dam-age a car paint job. Although it’s impossible to shield the car from everything, there are precautions that can be taken.

Things that can mar an automotive paint job

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When it comes time to purchase a car, pre-owned vehicles are offer-ing the value and price that many shoppers are looking for, especially as the economy continues to struggle to recover from recession. Considering that many of the used vehicles available have low mileage and are only a few years old, this can be a smart decision.

Used-car pricing will almost always be lower than a new vehicle, said Bobby House of Auto Mart of Henderson. Located at 133 Raleigh Road on the corner of Raleigh Road and Dors-ey Avenue in downtown Henderson, the business has been offering used vehicles for 24 years.

The more economical price is a big draw to many consumers look-ing to save money on a vehicle, House said. New cars depreciate as soon as they are driven away from the dealership, so even a vehicle that is only a few months old will cost less than it did brand new.

Asking the right questions and building trust with customers are vital, said House. “When customers come on the lot, I start by asking what size family they have, how much space they’ll need, and what kind of gas mileage they need. Every car doesn’t fit everybody.”

Auto Mart of Hen-

derson offers full servic-ing for all the vehicles it sells and can even customize a car or truck by moving seats or even steering wheels to better accommodate the buyer.

Oftentimes dealer-ships will certify the ve-hicles are in good condi-tion and offer warranties that cover many of the same items one would find with a new vehicle. Auto Mart of Henderson offers warranties on all vehicles that qualify and will also provide a free CARFAX report on any vehicle, which provides a history of the vehicle and can be used to check to see if it was in any major accidents or had other kinds of damage. The dealership will also connect the buyer with the previous owner when possible to further answer questions about the vehicle, if needed.

Auto Mart of Hen-derson also offers on-lot financing and will work with any customer on

financing, regardless of credit history.

Buying a used vehicle is also a “green” invest-ment for customers concerned about the environment. While a brand-new hybrid may certainly save on fuel use, the energy needed to produce that new hy-brid can be considerable. Purchasing a used car means less demand for a new one to be made.

Another advantage to used vehicles is that in-surance premiums may be lower. That’s because

new cars usually require comprehensive insur-ance coverage, when a used vehicle may only require the basics.

While shoppers may be scared of getting a “lemon” when they buy a used car, House said that the reputation of the dealer is the best in-surance against having a bad experience. “Buy from someone that you trust and that you know will do right by you if there are any prob-lems,” House said. Voted “Best Used Cars” in the

annual “Best of Vance County” competition for 13 out of 14 years (until 2009), followed by three consecutive years as runner-up, House feels that customer loyalty and trust have been the keys to his business suc-cess.

“Everybody is look-ing for value for what they’re spending, and I think we offer the best value in town.”

Auto Mart of Hender-son can be reached by phone at (252) 438-5928. Available vehicles can

also be viewed online at automartofhenderson.com.

Pre-owned vehicles: offering shoppers price and value

Located at 133 Raleigh Road on the corner of Raleigh Road and Dorsey Avenue in downtown Henderson, Auto Mart of Hender-son has been offering used vehicles for 24 years. Bobby House feels that customer loyalty and trust have been the keys to his business success.

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