Tips for Getting into the Christmas Spirit

Tips for Getting into the Christmas Spirit

Can you believe that we are one week away from Christmas Eve?  It sure has come upon us quickly! All the shopping, kid's concerts, plays, activities and shopping can keep you busy.  But, many people have a hard time catching the Christmas Spirit or the Joy of the Season.  Here are some tips to help get you into into the Christmas Spirit.  

1.  Have a Holiday Cookie making party! Invite over a few of your friends, turn on the tunes, enjoy some beverages and bake! 

2.  Load up the car and take a drive and see the local holiday light displays in your neighborhood or visit one of the bigger local displays like  Christmas at Clays Park!

3.  Make some homemade ornaments and crafts!

4.  Turn off the lights and just leave on the tree lights and curl up under a blanket and watch Christmas Movies! 

5.  Attend a Holiday Play or Concert! Check the Canton Palace Theater for a schedule of events!

6.  Buy gifts for a local shelter! 

7.  Go Ice Skating! Canton has the Hall of Fame City Ice Rink!  

8.  Have a Family Game night! Click here for some ideas!

9.  Make cookies and deliver them to your local police, fire and EMT workers!

10.  Practice random acts of kindness.  This will make you happy to give back and help spread the cheer! Keep gift cards for local coffee shops or gas stations and randomly pass them out! 

May you and your Family have a Joyful and Happy Holidays! 

From the Rankl & Ries Family! 

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.

Time for Summer Fun in Stark County

Summer Fun in Stark County!

Can you believe it? Summer break is around the corner. Get the kids out from behind the screens and other electronics and have some fun right here in Stark County!

Here are a few of our favorite ideas!

1.  Visit Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Reserve! See the butterflies 

and hike the trails!

2.  Sluggers & Putters offers racing, mini golf, amusement rides, bumper boats

and batting cages!

3.  The Canton Palace Theater offers movies at 1:00 pm on Monday's for only $1.

4.  Clay's Park and Baylor Beach Park are great places to get your swim on

and cool off on hot summer days.

5.  Nickajack Farm has $5 admissions on Tuesday and Thursday's in the summer.

Visit the barnyard animals, get hands on in the Activity Barn and Discovery Barn.

End the day with a Pony Ride!

Get out there and have fun while creating memories!

De-Stress your Summer Roadtrip!

8 Ways to De-Stress your Road trip!

It is spring! Many of us are planning the ultimate summer trip!

This also means getting cut off in traffic, highway construction, and more.

Here are some tips to help you de-stress your road adventures!

1.  Clean your car before and during your trip.

2.  Have your vehicle serviced and check your spare before you leave.

3.  Plan a route that will take you on not only the highway but some back country roads.

4.  Play games with the kiddos.

5.  Pack plenty of snacks and water.

6.  Listen to some relaxing music.

7.  Take plenty of breaks to stretch and unwind.

8.  Make a schedule that allows for extra time.

9.  Put down the phone, not only for safety but for sanity. 

10.  Take lots of pictures and make memories!

Tips to a great Drivers License Photo

Tips for a Great Drivers License Photo

It's your Birthday! Congrats, now it is time to renew your tag and your license!

Taking a great picture is tough. Here are some pointers on how to take the best photo for your new drivers license!

1.  Avoid make up that has a shimmer to it.

2.  Frame your face with your longer hair.  Don't just put the hair on one side.

3.  Avoid all white or all black.

4.  Smile! It is not a mugshot.

5.  Don't look at the camera until you are ready.

Accidents Happen..Now What

Accidents Happen ...Now What

You are driving down the street and it happens, you are in an accident.  They happen so quickly and can leave you scattered.  Here are a few tips on what to do when you are in an accident.

1.  Check yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries.

Call 911 for any injuries.  Even minor injuries need to be checked out by a healthcare professional.

2.  Get to safety. 

 If your vehicle is still able to drive, pull off to the side of the road or into a parking lot. If you cannot move it turn on hazard lights. 

3.  Call the police.

Even in a minor accident a police report is very important to have. Avoid taking blame at the scene and avoid placing blame on the other party.  Allow the police to determine who is at fault.

4.    Exchange information and document the accident.

Driver and passenger names

License plate numbers

Insurance information

Make and Model off vehicles involved

Contact information for eyewitnesses

Location and time of the accident

Name of police officers responding

**Take pictures with your cell phone**

7.  Notify your insurance.

Contact your insurance company with the police report number and any other information about the accident.

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

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 1

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 1

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.  Crumbs and Debris in Tight Places.

Use an old toothbrush or flat head screwdriver with a cloth wrapped around the end!

These items will get down into those tight spaces and gently removed dirt and grime.

2.  Dryer Sheets...YES, Dryer Sheets!

If you have those bugs stuck to the front of your vehicle, fill a spray bottle with water and wet 

the area.  Take a dryer sheet and scrub. Simple as that! Bye Bye Bugs!

3.  Foggy Headlights

Overtime headlights get dingy and foggy. This causes others not to be able to see you or you to see them clearly.  The answer? Toothpaste and Pantyhose!

Toothpaste is an abrasive and it will remove the build up off the cover.  Cover the lights with toothpaste and wipe with the pantyhose.  Then clean with Windex or other window cleaner.  For best results use toothpaste with baking soda or whitening agents.

4.  Stinky Odors?

Sprinkle your seats and floor with baking soda.  Let it sit for a few hours and then vacuum up.

Baking Soda will neutralize the smells and get your car smelling clean again.

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

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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

Is it Safe to Fill out an Online Credit Application?

Is it Safe to Fill out an Online Credit Application?

When you are looking for a vehicle it can be overwhelming and stressful.

Kids, work, appointments and activities come into play when trying to find the time to 

visit a dealership.  You don't want to spend hours in a dealership and in the finance office.

We also understand that if you have some credit issues it can lead to feelings of embarrassment if you are face to face and not able to secure an approval.  

When you have done your research and have found the car or a couple cars that you are interested in the next time saving step is complete the online credit application.  This adds peace of mind to know that the entire process will not be as lengthy when you come in.

In this day and age you need to be careful with your personal information

and here at Rankl & Ries we understand.  Our job is to ensure that you are comfortable.  Our online application is secure.  Your information is only made available to our finance department and is kept in strict confidence.  All of your information is private.  

We are always available to answer any questions that you may have along the way.  We are here as well to ensure that your car buying experience is a smooth and stress free as possible.

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.

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight

Meet Joe Huff! Joe is the Sales Manager here at Rankl and Ries.

Joe has been with us for 17 years!

He is the proud father of 3 children, 3 fur-babies and one grandchild.

In his spare time Joe enjoys watching sports.  He is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

With it being November, Joe said that he is thankful for the health of his family!

Fall Car Care Tips

Keep your car running smoothly with these 4 Fall Car Care Tips 

1.  If the oil is dirty or you’re at your recommended oil change time, change the oil. Also check the air filter to ensure that it is clean enough to allow for proper operation.

2.  Riding on the roads that are wet and leave covered can cause slippery conditions. Be sure to check your tire pressure and tread.  

3.  To start your car in the colder temps you need to make sure you have a fully charged battery.  You also want to make sure that all the connections to your battery are clean and tightened. 

4.  Cracked or worn wiper blades need to be replaced.  You want to make sure that you are able to see out of your windows to keep your family safe.