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.

Tips and Tricks to Master Winter Weather

Tips and Tricks to be the Master of Winter Weather!

Here comes the snow! We have had very nice weather for much of the winter already!

This weekend here in Stark County, Ohio they are calling for inches and freezing temps.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you become the Winter Weather Master!

1.  Kitty Litter!

Keep a bag in your trunk. Not only is the added weight good for traction, but if you get stuck in the snow as well. Simply sprinkle the kitty litter under your tires for added traction!

2.  Socks!

Get a couple of those mismatched socks that everyone has laying around and put them to use!

Cover your windshield wipers to keep them from freezing to your windows!

3.  Vinegar and Water!

Make a spray bottle of 3:1 solution of vinegar and water! Spray your windows to keep them the ice from forming.

4.  Spatula!

No ice scrapper? No problem! Use a plastic heavy duty spatula from the kitchen. (Do not use metal)

Use the spatula to scrape the windows and remove ice.  

5.  Non Stick Cooking Spray

Need to shovel out of the driveway? Spray the shovel with non stick cooking spray so that the snow will not stick to the shovel!

Do you have any tips and tricks of your own? We would love to hear them! Comment below!

Rankl & Ries Motorcars

330-479-2000

www.ranklandriesmotorcars.com

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!