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Hall Suzuki
13151 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23608
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Service • 1-866-381-1526
In this issue:
Car Buying Tips for Women (and Men too)
Car Fun Facts:
Virginia Trivia
2007 Suzuki Reno
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For the customers of Hall Suzuki
Car Buying Tips for Women (and Men too)
by Virginia Butler
"A lot of women think they can't negotiate or do the things men can do, which, in my opinion, is a fallacy."
Brenda Renrick, Vehicle Consultant
MAKING THE DEAL
Vehicle consultant Brenda Renrick says often times women don't think they can negotiate as well as men can when it comes to car shopping. But she says that is illogical because women are able to negotiate with ease in other situations. Renrick says a prevailing sense of fear of making a mistake in the car buying process prevents women from comfortably car shopping. But, Renrick says, "If we use the same strategy to buy a car that we use to negotiate any other thing, we've got it covered."
Know what kind of car you want before you go to the dealership. Window shopping is a bad idea. "You don't want someone else to help you decide how much money you're going to spend. You do that beforehand, no matter how long it takes," Renrick says. She chose her own car by watching vehicles go up and down on the freeway. "If you don't like the car you get, you won't treat it well," she says.
Test Drive and Car Inspection
- Are the controls useable and easy to read?
- Is there adequate room in the backseat for the number of car seats you family requires?
- Does the car start easily, turn the engine on and off a few times.
- Does the car maneuver well at low speeds (getting out of the parking lot)?
- What is the turning radius, can you make an easy U-turn?
- Is there enough acceleration to fit into traffic, going up a hill or merging onto the freeway?
- Is the car so big it feels like a land yacht or so small you feel vulnerable?
- Does the car under or over steer at higher speeds.
- If the car is an automatic does the engine shift smoothly or does it "Rev" high (watch the RPM gauge 2.5 is good for the freeway)?
- If the car is a manual transmission, can you easily get the clutch in, can you shift smoothly and comfortably?
- Is the car engine quiet when stopped?
- How is the visibility in all directions?
- Can you easily reach all the features, radio, lights, windshield wipers, temperature controls, dash etc.
- Will the vehicle fit in your garage?
- If you change your own oil, is the motor set up for easy servicing?
- Are the oil, water, coolant, power steering fluid all marked and easily accessible?
Car Fun Facts:
The car is one of the most recognizeable inventions of the modern era. Without cars there would be no suburbs, car trips, endless drop-offs and pick-ups most parents are all to familiar with. Here are some fun facts about cars and their colorful past.
The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever.
The New York City Police Department used bicycles to pursue speeding motorists in 1898.
- The first speeding ticket was issued in 1902.
- In 1916, 55 percent of the cars in the world were Model T Fords, a record that has never been beaten.
- The first gas gauge appeared in cars in 1922.
- In 1923, 173 new inventions by women for cars had been reported. Among these inventions were a carburetor and an electric engine starter.
- The first car radio was invented in 1929.
- Buick introduced the first electric turn signals in 1938.
- The Peanuts characters were first animated in 1957 for a Ford Fairlaine automobile commercial.
- Most American car horns beep in the key of F.
- The automobile is the most recycled consumer product in the world today.
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2007 Suzuki Reno
When the Reno debuted as a 2005 model, Suzuki said its new crossover hatchback was aimed at "versatility-seeking buyers of all ages." Suzuki claimed the Reno delivered "the style and sportiness of a European sedan" with the functionality of a five-door hatchback.
Offered in a single trim level for 2007, the five-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback was designed by Italdesign in Italy. The Reno's option packages have been revised, and a tire pressure monitoring system and all-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are now standard.
Exterior
Compact in size, the Reno hatchback has almond-shaped headlights that flank a grille sporting the Suzuki logo. What Suzuki calls "muscular" wheel arches surround 15-inch steel wheels. Wraparound taillights bring up the rear.
Suzuki highlights the Reno's "gracefully rising style lines and athletically refined side profile." The door handles are color-keyed, and the car has protective bodyside moldings. Heated power mirrors are standard, and a power moonroof is available. Built on a 102.4-inch wheelbase, the Reno is 169.1 inches long overall and 56.9 inches tall.
Interior
Suzuki says the five-occupant Reno has more front and rear legroom than the Mazda3 or Matrix. Three head restraints are fitted to a 60/40-split, folding rear seat. Standard seating surfaces in the two-tone interior are cloth-upholstered.
Speed-sensitive power steering is standard, and the driver's seat has height and lumbar adjustments. Cargo capacity when the backseat is upright measures 8.8 cubic feet, expanding to a maximum of 45.4 cubic feet.
Standard equipment includes an eight-speaker cassette/CD stereo, air conditioning, a rear-window defroster, and power windows, locks and heated mirrors. Suzuki's Convenience Package adds a CD/MP3 stereo with steering-wheel controls, cruise control, remote keyless entry and a moonroof.
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Getting ready for cold weather
You wouldn’t head out into cold weather without bundling up. Your vehicle faces similar challenges as temperatures drop. The bottom line: it needs a little extra care as the mercury plummets. A little preparation before winter sets in may help prevent major headaches later.
- Make sure you have a heavy-duty ice scraper and snow brush in your vehicle.
- Cold weather reduces tire pressure, so check tire pressure often. See your owner’s manual for directions and details.
- Cold weather affects battery efficiency. Most cold-weather breakdowns occur because batteries aren’t delivering full cranking power. Also check to make sure battery cables are corrosion-free.
- In severe winter temperatures, you may have to change the grade of your engine oil. Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle’s engine.
- Put on snow tires if you live in major Snow Belt areas. Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for details and recommended practices.
- Check your wiper blades. Cold temperatures can make blades brittle, and ice on the windshield can cause nicks in the blades, decreasing performance.
- If you’re planning a trip, take a blanket, extra-warm clothing, a collapsible shovel, a bag of road salt and an extra bottle of windshield washer fluid.
Make sure that your automobile is up to date on its service schedule.
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