Fall Driving Tips

Fall Driving Tips

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year.  The leaves turning, beautiful colors are everywhere. 

The scenery is amazing! However, those leaves can mean tricky and hidden hazardous roadways.  Here are a few fall driving tips.:

-Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice.  Slow down on leaf covered streets.

-Slow down when driving on bridges and overpasses.  These freeze quicker than the main roads.

If they are wet and the temps are low they can have ice on them.

-Watch for animals.  Fall means it is the beginning of deer season.  Where there is one deer, there is a 

good chance there are more close by.  Stay alert.

Local Trick or Treat Times

LOCAL TRICK OR TREAT TIMES

It's time to dress up the kids and go Trick or Treating! Here are the local times and dates

for your little ghouls and gobblins! 

Akron

October 27th 5-7 pm

Alliance

October 31 5-7 pm

Brewster

October 28 2-3:30 pm

Canal Fulton 

October 31 from 6-8 pm

Canton 

October 28 3-5 pm

Hartville

October 28 3-5 pm

Jackson Township

October 28 3-5 pm

Massillon

October 28 3-5 pm

Navarre

October 31 6-7 pm

North Canton

October 28 3-5 pm

Perry Township 

October 28 3-5

What Your Car Color Says About You

What Your Car Color Says About You

Did you know that what color car you drive speaks volumes about your personality?

Which color matches your personality?

BLACK- Powerful and Classic

WHITE- Pristine, Direct and Clear

PEARL WHITE- Exciting and Glamorous

SILVER- Elegant and Futuristic

RED- Outgoing and Dynamic

GRAY- Practical

BROWN- Down to Earth

YELLOW- Joyful and Have a sense of humor

Back To School Tips and Tricks

Back to School Tips and Tricks from Rankl & Ries

It's that time of the year! Time that parents have been waiting on for months.

Back to School!! Many of our districts have started back already and in the next week the rest 

of the kiddo's will be loading the yellow bus as well! Here are a few tips and tricks that the mom's 

here at Rankl & Ries Motorcars have found useful! 

1.  Create a family calendar.  This will help keep track of all activities and schedules for the

weeks ahead.  Nicole has kids in band and football.  She suggests using a white board like she has 

in the kitchen so that everyone sees it daily.  

2.  Make sure to create some family time each day.  Whether it is a night where you sit down at 

a meal together or about a half an hour before bed.  Barb said that she finds this helpful to kids.

It is a time to ask questions about each other's day and also let them know that even though we get busy, we always have time for family.

3.  Make sure to set up a designated homework space.  Make this an area that does not have a TV or gaming system that may be a distraction  Also, Nicole suggests make this a no cell phone zone.  

4.  Set up and keep to a weekday and weekend bedtime.  Consistency is key!

5.  Lay out school clothes the night before and if you pack, pack the lunchboxes as well at night.

6.  Set your clocks ahead in the house by 10 minutes.  This will ensure that your family is on 

time and does not miss the bus. 

7.  With such busy schedules with sports and other after school activities, be sure to keep grab and go

snacks on hand.

Here is to a great 2018/2019 School Year!!!

Financing as Easy as 1-2-3 at Rankl & Ries

You have spent hours online researching your next vehicle.  

You came in and took your test drive and agreed on the numbers.  

Next stop...Finance.

This can make people nervous.

Here at Rankl & Ries we strive to make the entire car buying experience stress free.

We do not judge! No matter if you are a 780 or a 480 you are treated the exact same way.

We are here to help, and with over 27 years of financing experience we can our finance department is one of the best! 

Good Credit, Bad Credit or Rebuilding your credit we will work with you personally and confidentially.

We invite you to discover the difference here at Rankl & Ries.

Feel free to contact us by phone at 330-479-2000 or visit us online and submit your information on our secure site.  

Financing as easy as 1-2-3!

What To Do If Your In a Flooding Vehicle

Tips to Keep You Safe in a Flooding Vehicle

Summer time rain! So peaceful and relaxing, but also it can be dangerous!

Flash flooding can happen without warning and can happen in seconds!

Here are a few tips to keep you safe if you are in a flooding vehicle.

- Stay Calm, Never Panic

- Turn on your headlights and hazard lights

-Take off your seat belt

-Unlock your doors

-Lower your windows and climb out and get to higher ground.

-Never attempt to drive through the flooded road

-Call 911 for help

Keeping your Vehicle Safe from Theft

Ways to Keep Your Vehicle Safe From Theft

In Ohio the top vehicles that are targeted and stolen are Dodge Caravans, Chevy Impala's, Jeep Liberty and Cherokee, Honda Accords and Chrysler Town & Country. However, any vehicle is a target.  Here are a few tips to keep your vehicle safe.

1.  Make sure to lock your doors when you park and when you get in and close the door.

2.  Park in an area that is well lighted. Also, if you can park where there are cameras present.

3.  Never leave anything of value in your vehicle, including loose change.

4.  Never leave your car running.

5.  Many cars today come with built in alarms.  If your vehicle does not have one we suggest that getting one is a wise investment.  

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 2

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 2

We spend a large amount of time in our vehicles.  We use our car in the drive to and from work, 

running our kids back and forth to their activities and day to day errands.

We track all kinds of dirt and debris into our vehicles.  

Getting a full detail can be rather expensive.  Here are a few cleaning hacks that work to help get your vehicle back tidy and neat!

1.  Clean up the Cup Holders

Soak an old sock in all purpose cleaner. Once it is soaked then put it in the 

cup holder and twist! Simple as that!

2.  Clean the floor mats

All weather mats can be cleaned with dawn dish soap and water.  Fabric covered

mats can be washed in front load washing machine on gentle cycle.

3.  Clean vinyl and leather seats

You can use a wet Magic Eraser to scrub soiled spots.  Then mix 1/4 cup of olive oil 

and 1/4 cup of white vinegar and rub into leather seats.  This will condition the seats and 

disinfect as well. Bye Bye Germs!

4.  Make your rims and tires sparkle!

Dirt, grass, bugs and debris can take a drastic toll on your rims and tires.

Use 1/2 cup baking soda and a tablespoon of Dawn! Scrub and rinse!

Like these tips...Stay tuned for more car cleaning hacks from Rankl &Ries Motorcars!

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Shamrocks and Shenanigans Safety Tips

Shamrocks and Shenanigans Safety Tips

St. Patrick's Day is this weekend.  

Did you know that in the United States American's will spend around $245 million dollars

on green beer?! That's a lot! It is also one of the biggest days for drunk driving and 

other unsafe shenanigans.  

Rankl & Ries wants you to have fun responsibly when out celebrating with 

the leprechauns.  Here are a few tips:

-Designate a driver.

-Program a local taxi service or Uber into your phone.

It is important to have a back up plan if you DD falls through!

-Stay near your drinks. 

Never leave them unattended and do not accept a drink that has been opened for you.

If you are not celebrating and are out and about .....

-Drive Slow.

Remember you may not be participating in the celebrations but others are. 

-Buckle Up!

-Consider having a party at home instead of going out.

-If you notice a friend had too much to drink, take their keys and let them stay the night.

Your Friends at Rankl & Ries Motorcars

Celebrating 20 years!

Welcome to Rankl & Ries Motorcars!

We opened our doors in 1998 to provide Canton, Massillon and Stark County with Quality Pre-Owned vehicles. For 20 years we have been doing just that!

We are dedicated and work hard to ensure your buying experience is above and beyond what you have experienced in the past. We look forward to showing you how stress free buying a newer vehicle can be.

Our inventory holds a wide variety of vehicles to suit every need. From pre-owned cars to trucks, SUV’s and mini van’s. All the brands you love, Dodge, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Ford and More!

If there is a particular vehicle that you have your heart set on let us know. We will do our best to locate one for you.

Stop in and visit with us, send us an email, give us a call and let’s set up your personal test drive today. Someone from our friendly and professional staff will contact you promptly.

-The Rankl & Ries Motorcars Family

Tips for Driving in the Snow and Ice

Winter Driving Tips from Rankl & Ries

Just when we start to get over the cold temps outside, Mother Nature had plans to drop some 

wicked weather our way.  We wanted to give you a few reminders on navigating through the winter roads.

1.  Make sure to clean off the ice, snow and dirt are cleaned off of your 

windows, headlight and tail lights.

2.  Make sure your windshield wipers are in working order. Consider winter blades for 

this time of the year.

3.  Keep an ice scraper in your vehicle.

4.  If the road conditions are hazardous, wait if possible before going out.

5.  Drive slow and know your brakes. Increase the distance between you 

and the vehicle ahead of you.

New Years Resolutions for your Vehicle

New Years Resolutions For Your Vehicle!

We all have made resolutions at the stroke of midnight for ourselves. What about our vehicles?

They are just as important. We count on them everyday to get us to work, take the kids to school and activities and so on.  Here are some resolutions that will help you and your vehicle in 2018!

1.  Become a more patient driver.  

2.  Keep your vehicle clean and tidy on the inside and outside.

3.  Stop texting and driving.

4.  Keep up with routine maintenance.

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions date back some 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonian's.

The Babylonian's would make promises in order to earn the favor of god's.  They would make promises to start the new year off on the good foot.  They promised to repay debt and to return things that they borrowed and never returned during the year.  

Today some of the most popular resolutions include:

-loose weight

-eat better

-go to the gym

-improve finances

-start a business

-get a better job

-make new friends

-pray more

-spend less time on social media

Many resolutions fail because people tend to set unrealistic goals.  They do not track progress.  People tend to become frustrated and just forget about them.

If you plan on making a resolution keep it simple, make it something you know that you can accomplish and keep track of your results.  

Happy New Year from Your Friends at Rankl & Ries Motorcars!