Why Traction is Important for Winter

Why Traction is Important for Winter

Winter in Ohio can be treacherous. Snow and ice accumulations come quickly and unexpectedly.  Here are a few things to consider when searching for your next vehicle.

All-Wheel or Four-Wheel Drive?

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is always on.  Electronic sensors send power to all 4 wheels. AWD vehciles are good on slippery roads. They are not good for off-roading.

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)  is a system that is manually turned on and off. They have both high and low range options making them ideal for many driving conditions. 

Both AWD and 4WD are the most effective traction options. 

You also have traction and stability control systems as well.

Tracton control monitors driven wheel speeds and limites tire slip during acceleration on snow and ice covered roads. It helps to maintain grip, but does not stop skidding. 

Stability control helps maintain control during abrupt changes in tire direction, like skidding and sliding.

A good set of winter tires is a must as well to help keep you safe on the roads. 

If you are in need of a quality pre-owned vheicle this witer, then it's time you ride with Rankl & Ries. We have a great selection of both AWD and 4WD vehicles. We work with many credit situations and offer special finance as well. Call us today at 330-479-2000 or visit us online! 

Getting the Most out of Your Trade In

Tips For Getting the Most out of your Trade

When you are getting ready to trade your car, truck or suv the back and forth about what your trade is worth can be a headache.  

You could be trading it is for many reasons.  It may be running perfectly fine, but your family has outgrown it.  It may not be running that great and you are sinking money into repairs to keep it on the road and keep it safe.  Or, it could be you just want something newer.

In order to get the best trade in value here are a few steps you should take before getting an appraisal.

1.  Clean it.  Either do it yourself or have it detailed.  Wash it and sweep it out. Give it a good coat of wax.  

2.  Check your fluids and fix any minor repairs.

3.  Know what you owe.  If you are still making payments call your lean holder and ask what the payoff is on your vehicle.

4.  Visit Kelly Blue Book online and be honest with the condition of your car so that you can have a range of what your vehicle is possibly worth.  Know that the number you get is a sight unseen estimate.

5.  Bring any extra keys and/or fobs.  Also, if you have an owners manual have that as well.

6.  Bring any documentation with you.  By this we mean title, repair receipts and repair history.  

7.  Call Rankl & Ries and set up a time to come in and test drive and get an onsite appraisal.

We hope these tips help.  

Rankl & Ries Motorcars

330-479-2000

www.ranklandriesmotorcars.com

When Is It Time To Trade In Your Vehicle

Signs it's time to trade in your current vehicle.

We all want to keep our vehicles as long as possible. When is it time to trade your current car, truck or SUV?
When you trade depends on the vehicle and your personal situation. 

Here are a few signs it's time to trade in and trade up:

1.  Repairs are mounting up. Fixing the vehicle is costing too much.  Don't spend more on it than it is worth.

2.  Your life has outgrown your car.  Life happens. Your family grows.  You are commuting longer and farther.  invest in something that will make your life easier.

3.  You cannot count on it anymore.  It is too unreliable.  If it spends more time in the shop or if it is unsafe to drive.

4.  Your mileage is over 100,000.  Miles mean a lot of things.  Your car has wear and tear and could give you problems in the near future.

5.  It is a gas guzzler.  With the cost of gas lately it can be a big deal to fill up at the tank.  You might want to start looking into something easier on gas.

If you can answer yes to any of these questions then it is time to trade in and trade up.
We are here to help assist you.  You can visit us online at www.ranklandriesmotorcars.com or call us at 330-479-2000 to set up your appraisal and test drive. We do our best to ensure you have a stress free experience when looking for your next vehicle.

Valentines Day Ideas for Families

Celebrating Valentines Day with your Family

Valentines Day is next Thursday.  This day is typically a day of romance, flowers, greeting cards and going out to eat.  Valentines Day is also about the love of family and celebrating with the kids.  Here are a few ideas to help make the day special for the little ones.

1.  Make heart shaped pancakes for breakfast

2.  Make homemade Valentines for each family member with words of appreciation or acts of kindness that you can do for each other.

3.  Create Valentines cards to give to elderly neighbors or to take to a local nursing home to be distributed to the residents.

4.  Many local pizza shops have heart shaped pizza on this day. Order one and have a movie night!

5.  Bake and decorate cupcakes or cut out cookies together.

6.  Have a family game night complete with snacks and of course some candy!

7.  Make Valentines keepsake boxes and each year write your child a letter to keep in the box that they can re-read each year and keep into adulthood.

These are just a few ideas.  Do you have a family tradition or have a suggestion as well? We would love to hear about them! 

Rankl & Ries Motorcars

330-479-2000

You are Family here at Rankl & Ries

Rankl & Ries Customer's Become Family

Here at Rankl & Ries Motorcars it has been an honor to provide quality pre-owned vehicles to Massillon, Canton, Navarre and Stark County for over 20 years.

During this time we have grown from having one lot on Tusc in Canton to having 3 lots.

The lot in Navarre has been open for sometime now and we just opened the 3rd lot on Rt 62 in Canton the fall of 2018! 

Buying a vehicle can be an intimidating experience.  Here we strive to provide a stress free buying experience and offer financing for all types of credit situations. 

When you purchase a vehicle from Rankl & Ries Motorcars you become family.  We want to take this time to say thank you to all who have let us know about their experiences and given us feed back both good and not so good.  Your input helps us to make the next experience even better.

So from the Rankl & Ries family to you...Thank you for allowing us to be a premier dealership here in Stark County! 

Rankl & Ries Motorcars

330-479-2000

www.ranklandriesmotorcars.com

New Year's Resolutions for your Car!

New Year's Resolutions for your car!

Happy 2019!!! Many of us have set new year's resolutions for ourselves. You know the "new year, new me" phrase that many use!  Well, most of the time we get all excited and pumped up and set these amazing goals for ourselves and in a week or two we have already broken them.  It takes willpower and determination.  

Have you ever thought about setting a resolution for your car?  

Here are some ideas:

1.  LOOSE WEIGHT

Your car could stand to loose a few pounds.  If you are anything like me everything I am not using gets thrown in the back, in the trunk.  Unnecessary weight will cause your car to burn more gas and can even cause your brake pads to wear out faster.  If you don't need it, it needs to go.  It's winter now, do you really need to keep the golf clubs in the car? What about the bags of beach toys from the summer?  Clean it out and loose the weight.

2.  KEEP IT CLEAN

Life can be busy, but you need to make sure to keep your car clean on the inside and outside.  This will help protect the paint and protective coating on the outside.  The salt, dirt and grime will eat at the paint and coating. Dirt on the inside as well will cause your upholstery to wear out faster as well.  So make time to keep it clean.

3.  ORGANIZE

It is so easy to just get in the car and throw receipts and mail and whatever else is in your hand into your car. You may put it above the visor, in the door, center console or if you are like my teen it might end up on the floor or under the seat.  Go through your vehicle and clean out those areas.  Keep a box or a folder for receipts or mail to take into the house and go through at another time.  Clean your glove box and center console twice a year and throw out anything that you don't need.

4.  TRAVEL NEW PLACES

Make a resolution to take a road trip! No matter if it is close to home or farther away, just go! 

Make memories with your car and your family and friends! 

These are just a few ideas.  Have an idea of your own? We would love to hear it!

Rankl and Ries Motorcars

330-479-2000

www.ranklandriesmotorcars.com

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.