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Learn How To Drive Like A Pro!
Monday, January 30th, 2017
What Is Heel-Toe Braking?
Speed will get you ahead, but it is patience, precision, and planning that wins races. To be able to push a vehicle to its full potential, you must first understand how the vehicle works in entirety. This is where heel-toe braking comes into play. If you don’t know the transmission and clutch in and out, you wouldn’t even think of this as a possibility. Luckily for all of us, however, we have the internet! (more…)
3 tips that will teach you how test drive a car the right way
Tuesday, August 16th, 2016
How to Test Drive a Car the Right Way
There are a lot of things that you need to do in order to get behind the wheel of the perfect car that fits your specific driving needs. While researching potential vehicles and reading up on reviews will help you narrow your choices down, the test drive will be the one the one thing that will help ensure you get the car that’s right for you. The following 3 tips will help you learn how to test drive a car the right way so you can find your perfect match. (more…)
How to get your car ready for a road trip in Montana
Thursday, June 16th, 2016
Montana Road Trip Vehicle Checklist
Taking a road trip can be one of the most fun things you can do whether it’s with your family, your friends or by yourself. That feeling of freedom you get on the open road is unbelievable and unmatched by anything else. However, there are a few things you have to do in order to have a successful and stress-free road trip. Sure, you’ll have to plan your trip a little bit and make sure you pack the right gear for where you are going, but the most important thing you have to do is go over the road trip vehicle checklist to make sure your car is ready for the long trip. The following list will show you some basic vehicle maintenance your car needs before a road trip. (more…)
Negotiate the price of a car like a pro with these simple tips
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
How to Negotiate the Price of a Car
Shopping for a new or used car doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. If you know what you are doing, buying a car can actually be pretty fun and exciting. Although for many new and used car shoppers, the process is not fun at all. The difference in having fun and getting what you want at the best possible price is knowing how to negotiate. The negotiating process that happens when buying a new or used car is the most important part of the whole ordeal. If you know how to negotiate the price of a car you’ll not only get the best price, but you’ll also enjoy the experience and even look forward to it. The following list will help teach you how to negotiate the price of car so you can be prepared the next time you walk into a new and used car dealership. (more…)
Tips that will help you buy a new car on the internet
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
How to Buy a New Car on the Internet
The way we shop for news cars has completely changed over the last few years. The old way to shop for a new car was to head down to your local dealership and spend hours listening to a salesman talk about what each new car has to offer you and how much it costs. These days you can learn about any new car you want from the comfort of your own home or office. The internet has drastically changed how new car shoppers hunt for the best car and the best possible price. If you would like to save time and energy the next time you want to buy a new car, these tips on how to buy a new car on the internet will certainly be very useful. (more…)
Get behind the wheel of your dream car with these 4 simple steps
Friday, December 11th, 2015
How to Buy the Car of Your Dreams
I’m sure you have a car in your mind that you’ve always wanted to own and drive but though it could never happen. Well, you’re wrong. It is possible to get behind the wheel of your dream car if you follow the 4 steps below. While it may not be easy or happen right away, it is more possible than you think. Shopping for the car that you’ve always wanted can be a fun and exciting time, just make sure you do it the right way so you get the car you’ve always wanted at the best possible price. By the time you’re done reading this you’ll know exactly how to buy the car of your dreams. (more…)
4 things you can do to get the most money when trading in a vehicle
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
How to get the most money for a trade-in
If you have made the decision to buy a newer car than you’re also probably thinking about trading your current vehicle in when you purchase it to help lower its price. While trading in a car is a very common practice with new car shoppers, very few of them actually know how to get the most money for a trade-in vehicle. There are a few things you can do to get more money for your vehicle when trading it in. With these simple tips for getting the most money for your trade-in, you will pay less for that new car when it comes time to negotiate and buy. (more…)
5 Tips to help you get through a winter stranding
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
How to Survive a Winter Vehicle Breakdown in Montana
As we all know, or can at least guess, winter in Montana can be very cold and dangerous, especially when driving. The snow-covered roads can become very slippery and unsafe to drive on, not to mention the extremely cold temperatures and gusts of wind. One of the worse fears when driving in the winter is a vehicle breakdown. If you know what to do when it happens to you, the thought of it happening won’t scare you any more. The following tips will help teach you how to survive a winter vehicle breakdown in Montana. Be prepared, be ready and be safe. (more…)
Get the most miles out of your car with these 4 tips
Friday, November 6th, 2015
How to get the most miles out of your car
Owning a car is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Having the ability to go wherever and whenever you want to gives you a feeling of freedom that is unmatched by any other purchase you’ll ever make. While we all know the that the vehicle we own won’t last forever, there are a few things that you can do to get the most miles out of it. The average car on the road today is over ten years old and most drivers put anywhere from 10,000 to 12,000 miles on their vehicle each year. It used to be that once our car hit the 100,000 mile mark it was time to start looking for a new car, but these days a new car easily make it to 200,000 miles if you know how to take care of it and know what maintenance procedures to have performed to get you to that magic number. So, how do you get the most miles out of your car? Follow the tips below and you will have no problem getting as many miles out of your car as you can. (more…)
How to get your car ready for winter in Montana
Thursday, October 29th, 2015
Winter Vehicle Maintenance Bozeman, MT
As cold weather starts to arrive here in Montana, many drivers are wondering what they can do to get their car ready for winter. The last thing that anyone wants is for their vehicle to break down in the cold harsh winter weather. Even if your car is newer or in good condition, things can still go wrong so it’s good to know that your car can get you to where you are going without having an unexpected breakdown. One of the best ways for you to get your car ready for winter is to take it in for winter vehicle maintenance in Bozeman, MT. Billion Auto wants to help you get your car winterized so you can drive with confidence knowing that it is ready for the cold weather. (more…)