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Summer Heat Safety and Your Car : Robert Ciasulli

2010-05-17T06:36:00.000-04:00

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I understand how important purchasing, owning and operating a car can be, and that the value of a car has a lot to do with the type of maintenance it receives. Summer heat can really ramp up the temperature inside your car, and I’ve outlined a few safety tips to prepare you and your car.

With the temperatures heating up quickly and summer travel plans around the corner, it’s important to think about summer heat safety and your car. Summertime’s rising temperatures should affect the way in which we think about car safely. Summer heat safety determines how we should care and service our car, it should determine what we should have in the car and things we should not leave in the car. Here are some summer heat safety tips for you and your car.

The most important issue on summer heat safety is that children and pets should never be left unattended in a car. The temperature in a car can get as hot as 200 degrees in a matter of moments. Cracking the window does not prevent the vehicle’s temperature from rising. Leaving a child or a pet in an unattended car is dangerous, illegal and deadly. Report children and pets in hot cars to the police by calling 911.

Summer Heat Safety Tips for Your Car:

Service Your Car – Your car should be serviced in the summer months for fluid checks, oil changes, battery fluids, belt checks, wiper blades and tire pressure. These are all service issues that are affected by summer heat temperatures.
Stock Your Car – If you are traveling or just computing to work keep your car stocked with summer heat safety precautions. Some of the things you should have are extra drinking water, towels, cell phone, first aid kit, snacks, and insulated bags for groceries, sunshield, and steering wheel cover.
Leave at Home – any perishable items like fruits, dairy or any valuable that can be tempting to break-ins.
Window Tinting & Sunshields – In areas of extreme heat you may consider tinting windows or always using a sunshield to keep the inside cooler when parked.
Park in the Shade – When possible always try to park in the shade. This will keep the heat in your vehicle cooler.

These tips for summer heat safety and your car can keep your summer travel plans on track without any unforeseen summer heat safety issues that very often arise with extreme summer heat. By using these summer heat safety precautions you’ll be better prepared to handle the heat.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and is very interested in promoting safe driving habits. By preparing for summer heat you can avoid serious car problems and keep your family and pets safe in the heat.

Prom Night Driving Tips for Teens and Parents : Robert Ciasulli

2010-05-11T03:35:00.000-04:00

Hi, I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Because of my interest in safe driving practices, I’ve put together several tips meant to keep your children safe on prom night.

Prom season is meant to be celebratory and joyful. Unfortunately it is also a time of unnecessary, and sometimes fatal accidents caused by reckless driving and drinking and driving. Robert Ciasulli brings you the following tips to ensure your children’s safety come prom night.

Sadly, almost 2,000 teenagers die each year from accidents caused by drinking and driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, prom season has a disproportionate share of those statistics.

Prom should be a night worth remembering and an opportunity for high school students to celebrate the end of school with their friends.

Around this time of year, there are unfortunately many reports of young prom-goers and teenagers involved in car accidents due to reckless driving, drinking, and partying. Although reports of teen drinking and driving has significantly decreased in the last 20 years (down almost 40% from 1990 to 2005), many teens still find themselves in risky driving situations on prom night. This is true for other situations as well—any scenario when an inexperienced teen driver is distracted by friends, mobile devices, or restrictive and uncomfortable clothing can result in injury or a car accident. Teens, review these following tips to ensure a safe prom night.

Safe Prom Night Driving Tips for Teens:

Enforce the rule that everyone in your vehicle (including yourself) wear a seatbelt. This is the easiest way to ensure the safety of passengers and can save lives in the event of a high speed or low speed crash.

Anticipate other drivers on the road—no doubt on prom night there will be many distracted drivers. It’s up to you to drive defensively and protect yourself.

If you’re the designated driver, do not consume alcohol. If a friend is driving or intends to drive after consuming alcohol, don’t let them drive. It’s not worth the risk. Alcohol impairs your reaction time and coordination.

Ensure that you know where you’re going. If you’re driving late and night and are unfamiliar with the destination, you may want to review directions or drive by the location beforehand.

If you’re tired, it can have the same effect on your driving abilities as alcohol. Call home for a ride: your parents would rather pick you up then allow you to place yourself in a risky scenario or dangerous driving situation.

If you’re wearing an outfit you’re not accustomed to—a prom dress, high heels, a tuxedo, or bulky dress shoes it’s a good idea to bring sneakers or other form of footwear or clothing you feel comfortable driving in. Slamming on the brakes in unfamiliar shoes is dangerous.

Keep your cell phone with you at all times in case of emergency, but do NOT text or call while driving.

Parents, the following tips are for you:

If your teen is uncomfortable driving, suggest a limo service or an experienced adult chaperone to serve as a chauffer for the night.

Too many overexcited teens in one vehicle can be dangerous. Limit passengers per vehicle and you’ll be limiting distractions.

Find out where your son or daughter is going to be for the night, as well as post-prom parties.

Teens and parents: follow those rules and everyone will have an enjoyable and safe night.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These tips are based on what he’s experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Suggestion on Buying a Safer Car for Your Children : Robert Ciasulli

2010-05-07T05:40:00.000-04:00

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Keeping your children’s safety in mind when purchasing a new car can be troublesome as there are so many factors to consider, but buying a new car is an excellent chance for you to take advantage of many great safety features vehicles have to offer, especially when it comes to protecting your children. Hopefully I can shed some light on the matter as to what factors are especially important to keep in mind when shopping around for a new car. Be sure to consider the following vehicle safety features along with crash test and rollover rating results before making your final decision.

Here are some very key questions to consider (concerning child safety) when buying a new car:

What features does this vehicle have that will help me avoid a crash? For example, ESC (Electronic Stability Control). ESC helps drivers maintain (and sometimes regain) control of their vehicles in dangerous conditions such as snow, rain, and slippery roads. It can also help drivers avoid accidents during extreme steering maneuvers and plays a part in helping drivers escape from situations where their cars are spinning out or plowing out of control.

How well would this vehicle protect me in a crash? Does it have side air bags? Is the center part of the car well protected? With your kids in mind, this would be a serious safety feature to consider. These two technologies offer great protection for passengers and can save lives. (Of the two million crashes a year that result in injury, the majority are either frontal or side crashes). Side air bags (SAB) protect the head and the chest during side impact crashes.

How likely is the vehicle to roll over when involved in a crash with another vehicle? More then 10,000 people become injured each year in rollover crashes. This is especially true for passengers who are not wearing their seat belts. By choosing to wear your seat belt, you can reduce your chance of injury by approximately 75%.

Does the car or van have any advanced safety features that could offer my children or myself any additional protection? Take care and remember to never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag, even if it says “reduced-power” or “advanced”. Children 12 years of age and younger must be in the back seat of your car or van and properly seat belted in. Be aware of the child safety laws in your state, or you may receive a fine. Children must be placed in child safety seats that are appropriate for their size, weight, and age. In the state of New Jersey, children seven years and younger and less than 80 pounds must be in the rear seat.

Remember, a heavier vehicle will usually protect you better in a crash, particularly in the case of two-vehicle crashes.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and vehicle safety. His tips on buying a safer car for your children are based on his own observations and government statistics.

Robert Ciasulli : 5 Car Tips for Saving Money

2010-05-06T05:00:00.003-04:00

Hi, Myself Robert Ciasulli and I own numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Because of my interest in car care, maintenance, and vehicle safety, I’ve put together several tips that’ll allow you to save money on gas and repairs while keeping your car running smoothly during these upcoming summer months. Because gas prices are rising, it’s crucial that you get the most out of your vehicle and the gasoline it’s burning. Getting the best mileage isn’t as hard as you’d think.

First and foremost, what type of gas are you buying? If you go with the high-octane higher end fuel, you’ll be paying higher prices. Your car may perform perfectly well running on lower octane (and cheaper) gas. Consult your owners manual to see what’s recommended. If your car is like most, it’ll run just fine on regular unleaded gas—no fancy high-octane gasoline necessary. Switching to cheaper gas (if appropriate for your vehicle) is one of the easiest ways to save money—but take the time to find out what’s best to put in your tank beforehand.

Tire pressure. If you check your tire pressure frequently and keep your tires properly inflated, you’ll save money on gas and avoid uneven tire wear and tear. You should be checking your tire pressure at least once a month—no excuses, a good quality tire gauge is very inexpensive. I also remind you to be aware that not all 4 tires are always the same type and may require different pressures. Don’t forget to monitor the tire pressure of your spare just in case!

Keep your gas tank at least one-quarter of the way full at all times. Why? I recommend this because your vehicle needs a minimal level of fuel to keep your fuel pump well lubricated and prevent overheating. Don’t wait until your tank is almost empty before a refill—frequent driving on a near empty tank may cause your fuel pump to wear out faster. Keep gas in your tank and avoid a pricey pump repair. This is also especially true for older vehicles, which can accumulate rust, gunk, and other buildup in the bottom of the gas tank—you don’t want your car trying to run itself on that.

There’s under filling and there is also overfilling. Overfilling is just as bad—when filling up your tank, stop when you hear the “click” and resist the urge to top it off. When you find your vehicle idling roughly, this may be due to overfilling the gas tank and possible damage and spill over into your charcoal canister, designed to handle gas vapor and not actual gas. To avoid poor car performance and damaging your evaporative emissions control system, don’t overfill your tank.

Tune ups. To keep your car functioning and to avoid any large or costly repairs, get your car checked out twice a year. During the spring and summer months, we tend to be more lax about our vehicles, but we’re also driving more. Get your car checked out and enjoy safe summer travel!

Important Tips of Robert Caisulli to Avoid Drunk Drivers & Ensure Safety on Roads

2010-05-05T07:43:00.001-04:00

Hi, I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I’d like to bring the following information to your attention: this article concerns drunk driving and how to spot and avoid drunk drivers on the roads.

Knowing the law can empower you to protect your safety and the safety of your friends and loved ones. The following is Part 2 of a drinking and driving informational article and contains helpful information regarding drunk driving and how you can ensure your safety on the road.

How Do I Spot Drunk Drivers on the Road?

The Scenario: It’s late at night on the weekend and you’re on the road driving home. You see another car in front of you driving very slowly and weaving in and out of lanes. What should you do? Learning the signs of drunk driving can help you avoid harmful situations.

Do you see cars that are driving between two lanes, or driving on lane markers?

Do you see cars stopping at green lights, crosswalks, or at other times when not necessary?

Do you see cars hitting or striking objects in the road or other vehicles?

Do you witness drivers taking extremely wide turns?

Is the individual driving well below the speed limit, at least 10MPH below?

Are they driving on the shoulder or the wrong side of the road?

Are they tailgating another vehicle and/or breaking at erratic intervals?

When passing another car, do they narrowly miss hitting or making contact?

Do you see a car driving without its headlights on?

These may be indications or signs that the driver is under the influence of alcohol and you should take measures to avoid them. Do NOT try to pass them, stop their vehicle, tailgate them, or act on behalf of the police.

Get out of their way and anticipate any sudden movements or erratic behavior.

Stay far behind them and change lanes if necessary.

Make that your seatbelt is on, and the seatbelts of all your passengers.

Pull over to the side of the road.

You may also choose to call 911 and report the drunk driver. You will be prompted to disclose the location, car description, behavior of the driver, as well as the direction they’re heading.

Avoid putting people (and yourself) in danger and don’t drink while intoxicated. Here are a few alcohol-related myths about drinking and driving:

Splashing my face with water will sober me up enough to drive.

That’s not true. Take a cold shower if you want, but the only thing that will sober you up is time.

I’ll run around the block a few times before driving home. Exercise will sober me up.

This is not true either. While it may make you feel more awake, it won’t make you any more sober.

I’ve eaten a large meal before I started drinking. There’s no way I’ll get too drunk to drive.

The size of the meal you eat only has a SMALL effect on how slowly or rapidly the alcohol you drink enters your bloodstream. If you drink excessively, you’ll still be too intoxicated to drive, no matter what size your portion.

Neither post-drinking breath mints nor coffee will prevent officers from pulling you over. The only thing that’ll sober you up enough to drive is time. Protect yourself and protect your family and friends.

Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Robert Ciasulli : How to Protect Yourself Against Drunk Drivers

2010-04-27T01:30:00.001-04:00

Hi, I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I’d like to bring the following drunk driving information to your attention.

Knowing the law can empower you to protect your safety and the safety of your friends and loved ones. The following article contains helpful information regarding drunk driving and how you can ensure your safety on the road.

In the State of New Jersey, an individual is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a car, truck, or motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or greater. “BAC” refers to how much alcohol is in your blood. What many people forget is that even if your BAC is 0.08 or below, you can still be convicted of driving under the influence. Remember—even consuming a very small amount of alcohol can severely decrease your reaction time, affect your judgment, vision, and alertness behind the wheel as well. If your alcohol consumption affects your driving ability, you can be convicted of drunk driving.

If you believe you are intoxicated, do not get in your vehicle. You’re at a much greater risk of highway injury, involvement in a car accident, causing injury to others, or death. You’ll face having your license suspended or revoked, your license plates confiscated, fines, and possible jail time. These injuries and risks are totally preventable, although they take the lives of many each year. Protect yourself. Don’t drink and drive and don’t get into a vehicle driven by anyone who’s under the influence.

How to Protect Yourself and Avoid Driving While Drunk:

Always have a designated driver. If nobody wants to drive, volunteer yourself. Your safety is in your own hands.

Always wear your seat belt. Seat belts save lives.

Drive defensively, anticipating the reactions of the cars around you.

Don’t travel late at night Saturday or Sunday, i.e. after midnight.

Do not drive on winding, rural roads.

Ensure that your vehicle has an airbag.

If you’re tired, do NOT drive. Being tired has the same effect on an individual as alcohol. Both effect decisions, reaction time, and judgment. Drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel cause approximately 70,000 deaths a year.

Avoid other distractions, such as phone calls, texts, eating while driving, and other harmful behaviors.

Drive in wide highways and roadways with plenty of space, i.e. 4 lane highways.

How to Avoid Drinking Too Much:

Whether you’re going out or drinking at home, know your alcohol limit. Most individuals can consume one alcoholic drink an hour without feeling any negative effects. Never drink on an empty stomach and eat food while you’re drinking, preferably food with protein, such as meat, nuts, or cheese. This will prevent you from getting too drunk too quickly.

Enjoy your drink. Resist the urge to participate in “chugging” or “drinking” games.

Space our your drinks mindfully, and drink juice and water in between.

Don’t just sit there! When you’re standing, mingling, or dancing, you’ll drink less overall and remain aware of your state.

I cannot stress how important it is to not drink and drive. Never let anyone get behind the wheel when they’ve had too much to drunk, including yourself. Protect your friends and loved ones from the dangers of drunk driving. Read Part 2 of my “Drunk Driving Article” for more drunk driving safety.

Can You Ensure Your safety on the road From Drunk Drivers-Robert Caisulli

2010-04-22T07:30:00.001-04:00

How Do I Spot Drunk Drivers on the Road?

The Scenario: It’s late at night on the weekend and you’re on the road driving home. You see another car in front of you driving very slowly and weaving in and out of lanes. What should you do? Learning the signs of drunk driving can help you avoid harmful situations.

Do you see cars that are driving between two lanes, or driving on lane markers?
Do you see cars stopping at green lights, crosswalks, or at other times when not necessary?
Do you see cars hitting or striking objects in the road or other vehicles?
Do you witness drivers taking extremely wide turns?
Is the individual driving well below the speed limit, at least 10MPH below?
Are they driving on the shoulder or the wrong side of the road?
Are they tailgating another vehicle and/or breaking at erratic intervals?
When passing another car, do they narrowly miss hitting or making contact?
Do you see a car driving without its headlights on?

Get out of their way and anticipate any sudden movements or erratic behavior.
Stay far behind them and change lanes if necessary.
Make that your seatbelt is on, and the seatbelts of all your passengers.
Pull over to the side of the road.
You may also choose to call 911 and report the drunk driver. You will be prompted to disclose the location, car description, behavior of the driver, as well as the direction they’re heading.

Avoid putting people (and yourself) in danger and don’t drink while intoxicated. Here are a few alcohol-related myths about drinking and driving:

Splashing my face with water will sober me up enough to drive.

That’s not true. Take a cold shower if you want, but the only thing that will sober you up is time.

I’ll run around the block a few times before driving home. Exercise will sober me up.

This is not true either. While it may make you feel more awake, it won’t make you any more sober.

I’ve eaten a large meal before I started drinking. There’s no way I’ll get too drunk to drive.

Get Speeding Ticket: Robert Ciasulli

2010-04-16T09:18:00.001-04:00

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I’d like to bring the following information to your attention—more and more motorists these days are getting stopped and ticketed for minor violations while driving at slower speeds. This article will bring to your attention how states are relying on additional traffic citations to bring in revenue in these tough financial times.

We’re all guilty of it—driving 5-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. But the once accepted “speeding cushion” is disappearing, mainly due to the recession. States need to fill their budget gaps with traffic and speeding citation revenue, so you’re going to find that troopers have a much lower tolerance to speeders these days. Friendly warnings are a thing of the past and I encourage you to carefully drive the speed limit to avoid being pulled over and ticketed.

One 2009 study in the Journal of Law and Economics found that officers issue a greater number of traffic tickets during periods of economical recession and discovered that the decrease in annual state revenue resulted in a direct 6.4% increase of traffic tickets. Increasing the volume of traffic citations is the easiest way for local governments to make up for budget shortfalls in a weak economy.

In Ohio for example, 2011 traffic tickets were issued in January 2010, a significant amount more then the 452 tickets recorded in January of the previous year. Georgia also adopted a practice that would add an additional fine of $200 to “super speeders”, or individuals who were recorded driving more then 25 MPH over the speed limit. Tennessee is also considering implementing this practice as well.

Stay alert for new “travel-safe” zones, because your speeding fine could be doubled in those areas. These zones are usually in highway areas—for example, Missouri has 5 in the St. Louis area. For all states, fines are doubled in highway construction zones. Paying attention to these established areas will prevent you from receiving a large speeding citation.

Don’t be surprised if you get a ticket for a minor violation of a few miles per hour. Being aware of these new low tolerances to speeding, maintain the speed limit especially in school zones, construction areas, “travel-safe” zones, and adhere to all speed limit signs and you’ll avoid seeing those red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Don’t expect to go 80 MPH down the highway anytime soon-- this harsher speed enforcement isn’t likely to lighten up even as the economy improves.

*Source http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-30-speeding-cushion_N.htm

Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. He encourages you to go the speed limit, drive safely, and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

No Text Is as Important as Your Life : Tips of Robert Ciasulli To Teens

2010-04-09T07:02:00.000-04:00

Cell phones and driving don’t mix. All teens and some adults as well should understand that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. When texting, your attention is diverted away from the wheel, the road, and your safety. Consider your life and the lives of others before responding to texts while driving.

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in Northern New Jersey. I’d like to bring the following information to your attention to encourage you to protect your teens remind them to always practice safe driving habits. When it comes to texting while driving, teens are at a huge risk. It’s easy to see why. According to a recent study, “The average United States teenager sends and receives on average around 2,900 text messages a month”. At almost 3,000 texts a month, it’s safe to assume that some of these are being sent while behind the wheel of a vehicle.

But lets talk about talking on the phone first. Interestingly enough, the majority of drivers who got into accidents were not dialing, but just having a conversation.

Another cause of cell phone related wrecks is drivers reaching for their phone when it’s ringing and out of reach. When using your cell phone, you’re a lot less likely to avoid obstacles or large objects in the road. I’m talking about everything from minor damage potholes to other vehicles. When you’re on the phone, you lose track of how fast your going and are more likely to drift out of your lane. You’re also less likely to observe traffic patterns or anticipate the moves of other drivers.

Texting is even more dangerous. Jennifer Guevin from CNET says, “Texting [takes] a driver’s focus away from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds—enough time to travel the length of a football field at 55 MPH.” Texting drivers are far more distracted because they not only look down while texting, but move their fingers to type. Because of their added inexperience, younger drivers who choose to text while driving are not only a hazard to themselves, but to others on the road. On most occasions, these drivers are talking, texting, changing songs on their iPods or MP3 players and neglecting their speed and safety.

The American Automobile Association says that car accidents increase by 50% for people who text while driving, I encourage you to have a talk with your teen about texting. You can persuade them to not text or call while driving if you demonstrate safe behavior in your own vehicle. Remind them that no text message is important enough to be worth their life or the lives of others. If they MUST send a text, encourage them to have friends or passengers be the “designated texter” and send their messages for them.

Any activity that draws your eyes away from the road is the greatest risk to your safety. I encourage you to talk to your child and show him or her a video of the consequences of texting while driving. Or have your child play the New York Times Texting Game. Take care of yourselves, your family, and each other on the roads.

Robert Ciasulli offers Valuable Tips on Brake Maintenance

2010-04-06T04:57:00.002-04:00

It’s absolutely true—driving habits plays crucial role in the brake degeneration. If you have read my previous articles, you will know how I feel about tailgating. Constant hard braking will lead to an early brake job. If you are an overly aggressive driver, you will obviously be putting more strain and wear on your brakes. Urban drivers, get those brakes checked regularly! Stop and go traffic and short bursts of speed followed by heavy braking will wear those brakes out.

Here are a few valuable tips that will help you to increase the life of your brakes:

When possible, avoid stop and go traffic. This is a HUGE factor in premature brake wear and tear.

Aggressive drivers—slow down! Don’t tailgate or ride the brake pedal during driving.

Coast. When you see a red light, there’s no need to accelerate and then quickly stop behind the line of waiting cars. Gently coast to a stop. The same is true at stop signs!

When you’re not braking, keep your foot off of the brake.

How do I know my brakes are getting bad? Here are the warning signs:

When braking to a stop, do you notice a “squealing” or “squeaking” noise? This is an indication that your brake pads have worn thin and need to be replaced.

Do you need to apply a lot of force when braking? Or conversely, does your brake pedal feel “soft”? A soft brake indicates a possible fluid leak. Don’t ignore either signs and get your brakes checked immediately.

Dashboard lights—this is your car’s way of letting you know what’s wrong. Don’t ignore it.

If you put those tips to use, you’ll keep your brakes lasting as long as possible. Brake jobs are usually pretty expensive because they’re one of the most labor intensive maintenance services a car needs. Ease up on that brake pedal, keep those brakes in good shape and save yourself a costly repair.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers. Robert would also like to remind you to change your oil, rotate those tires every 7,500 miles, & ensure regular checking of your breaks!

List of Frequently Asked Questions by New Jersey Drivers : Robert Ciasulli

2010-04-01T05:58:00.001-04:00

Current New Jersey drivers, new drivers and parents of teenagers ask these questions to get the facts about New Jersey Driving laws.

What is the Graduated Drivers License System?

There are three stages to the New Jersey Graduated License System. They are the Student Learner Permit, the Provisional License and the Basic Drivers License.

What is a Student Learners Permit?

Must be applied for at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with a valid ID

Signed letter of permission from a parent or guardian.

Must be 16 years of age

Pass the knowledge test

Present proof of enrollment in a state of New jersey approved drivers training class

Drive 6 months with Adult supervision

If under 21 cannot drive between the hours of 11:01 pm – 5:00 am

May not use any wireless electronic devices /cell phones

What is the Provisional License?

Must be applied for at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with a valid ID

Must be at least 17 years of age to apply

Must have 1 year of unsupervised driving

Cannot drive between the hours of 12:01 am – 5:00 am

May not use any wireless electronic devices /cell phones

What is the Basic Drivers License?

Must be applied for at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with a valid ID

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Must have 1 year of unsupervised driving with provisional drivers license

Must pay for Basic Drivers Licensing Fee

Must have 3 types of Insurance (see MVC for specifics)

What are the New Jersey Cell Phone Laws?

New Jersey drivers are by law forbidden to use cell phones while at the wheel of a vehicle. Hands free devices are allowed if they do not interfere with driving. There is a $100 fine for any use a cell phone without a hands free device. Laws have recently been amended to include a TEXTING Band while driving, fines also apply.
Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in Northern New Jersey and wants you to have all the information necessary about New Jersey Driving Laws. Robert Ciasulli promotes safe driving in New Jersey.

Robert Ciasulli : How to Register a Vehicle in New Jersey

2010-03-30T06:49:00.003-04:00

Each and Every state have various requirements for vehicle registration. The process can be a little overwhelming if you are not prepared with the correct information. To simplify your registration process be aware of When, Where and What to bring with you to register a vehicle in New Jersey. The New Jersey Vehicle Commission has outlined the laws and procedures to register a vehicle in the state of New Jersey as follows:

When

If you are a New Jersey Resident and have purchased a new or previously owned car you must register within 10 days of purchase. If you are a new resident and have moved to New Jersey from another state, you have 60 days to register your vehicle with the state of New Jersey. If you purchase your vehicle from a dealership, they will handle all the paper work required to register at the time of purchase.

Where

First time vehicle registrations must be done in person at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Office. See their website for locations and hours. Future renewals and payments can be done in person, online, by mail or my telephone. Registrations are valid for the following time frames:

Leased Car Registration – Must be valid and paid for the entire lease period
Used Car Registration – Valid for 1 year
New Car Registration – Valid for 4 years

What to bring with you if you to registering your vehicle for the first time

Current NJ Drivers License or Proof of ID

Proof of Insurance

Original Out of State Title and Proof of Sales Tax (if new resident registration)

Proof of Social Security or Exemption

Current Odometer Reading

Completed Titling Form ISM/SS-7 and registration Form BA-49 from MVC offices.

Liens on Vehicle – must have submitted Application ISM-SS-54 to lean holder to release title prior to registration to MVC.

Leased Vehicle – Must contact Leasing Company to Release title and registration to MVC prior to registration.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and wants you to have all the information necessary to register your car with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. When you purchase a car from a Robert Ciasulli Dealership, your registration paperwork will be handled by his team.

Robert Ciasulli : Listening to The Noises Your Car Makes

2010-03-23T06:45:00.002-04:00

Myself Robert Ciasulli and I am the owner of several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I understand how valuable purchasing, owning and operating a car can be, and that the value of a car has a lot to do with the type of maintenance it receives. It is not good to ignore a worrisome noise from your car, and this article outlines some of the possible reasons for car noises.

Sometimes your car communicates with you by making a noise, or sometimes it starts feeling different when you do certain things like accelerate, brake or turn sharply. Either way, your car is trying to tell you that it needs maintenance, and you should not ignore your car. If your car starts clicking, grinding, hissing, squealing, rattling, whining, or banging, you need to take action because the problem is not going to go away on its own, and the longer you wait, the more costly the repair will likely be.

Here are some of the sounds and their respective parts. The best bet is to take your car to the mechanic if you notice anything out of the ordinary:

Turning: If your car squeals when turning corners, you need to add air to your tires, but if that sound is more like a clunking or clicking, it could be a problem with the steering. Take it to your mechanic to see if it needs lubrication.

Braking: If you step on the brakes and you hear clunk or a squeal, or your car starts shaking, take your car in to check the brakes. The calipers, rotors, pads or shoes on your brakes require periodic attention.

Driving: Another moving part on the engine that requires maintenance is a belt. Belts can make a squealing or flapping noise if they start wearing out. Transmissions also need adjustment occasionally, so if you hear grinding or whirling, take your car in for a checkup. If your car is whining, you may have to check your transmission for wear and tear too.

Dripping: Hoses wear out too. If you hear dripping, hissing or sizzling it could mean you have a leak.

Backfiring or banging: This could mean that you have bad gas, or it could mean that the air-fuel mixture that your catalytic converter is providing is not quite right.

Exhaust: Another spot that wears out is your exhaust system because it is close to the road, moisture, bumps and weather. It can rattle or roar.

Oil: Don’t ignore the lights on your dash. Your oil needs to be changed regularly, or your engine will start tapping or clicking.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and is very interested in promoting safe driving habits. By listening to the noises your car makes, and taking action if necessary, you can avoid serious car problems and extend the life of your automobile.

Robert Ciasulli Offers Valuable Driving Tips In New Jersey: For Parents and Teens

2010-03-16T05:23:00.001-04:00

Myself Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Like other parents everywhere, Myself concerned with the teens and young drivers on the roads today. Myself on a aim to inform both teens and their parents what they can do to protect themselves on the roads. The combination of teen inexperience, peer pressure, common distractions, and the inability to properly assess risk are all factors that contribute to teen accidents. unhappily, more then 12 young drivers (aged 16-22) are killed in vehicle crashes every day, and 745 critically injured. I want you to be safe. Parents and teens, read on to learn how to reduce your son’s and daughter’s exposure to driving risk and help them develop safer driving skills and defensive driving habits.

Teenagers represent about 10% of the total US population but are involved in 12% of all fatal car crashes. Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. Why? Teenagers are the least likely to wear seat belts, most likely to take poorly calculated risks, and most likely to speed and tailgate.

Parents: Here’s How to Keep Your Teen Safe on the Road

As a parent, you have great influence over the safety of your children. Here are a few things you can do to ensure the safety of your teen.

Setting a good example. How are you driving? Research conducted by AAA found that teens who were involved in traffic accidents had parents with poor driving records. Practicing safe driving habits will encourage your teens to do the same.

No passengers at night. The more friends your son or daughter is driving with, the more likely they are to be distracted, especially at night. Parents, know who your teen is driving with at all times and try to limit nighttime driving with friends. The hours between 9 P.M. and midnight are when teen crash rates are highest.

Distractions. Inexperienced teenage drivers should NOT be texting, calling, or listening to an iPod on the road. The same goes for experienced drivers as well! Many states have already taken precaution against teen drivers texting, but parents should enforce this rule as well. The more focused your child is on the road, the better.

Put your teen in a safe vehicle: Because your teen is generally the family member with the greatest driving risk, put them in the safest vehicle available. Your teenager no doubt wants to be driving a sports car, but sedans and larger vehicles hold up better in crashes and generally have better safety features—air bags, anti-lock breaks, and more.

Practice. Driving lessons with you or another experienced family member and other supervised opportunities will reinforce good skills and techniques. Get in the car with your teen and encourage proper driving and safe practices. Positive feedback from people who love and care is critical to future success on the road.

Teens, Here Are Some Tips For You:

Wear your seat belt: Obviously injuries can be prevented simply by following this rule. It can save your life in both low speed and high speed crashes. If you’re riding with friends, make them buckle up as well.

The number of people in your car: Don’t allow more people in your car then can comfortably fit and make sure there are enough seat belts to go around. This is not only physically dangerous, but can increase driver distraction.

Go the speed limit: You aren’t experienced enough to quickly react and anticipate other drivers reactions. Not following speed limits is a main factor in teen accidents. Slow down, give yourself a better reaction time.

Red lights: Don’t run them. You put yourself and others in danger.

Turn signals: No one can read your mind—signal your intention to change lanes and give other cars time to react to you. Don’t forget to turn off your turn signal when you’re done…

Intersections: When the light turns green, look both ways before you go. You don’t want to collide with other cars in the intersection.

No drinking. No drugs: Deliberately putting yourself and others in danger—no one should ever drink or do drugs and then drive a vehicle.

Adjust your headrest: To prevent whiplash, move your seat’s headrest to the height directly behind your head.

Both teens and parents need to work together towards the common goal of safe teen driving. Experience is key—parents, spend more time with your child behind the wheel to supervise different situations and circumstances. Keep an open dialogue. Communication is key to making your teen feel confident and safe on the road.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These teen driving tips in New Jersey are based on what he’s experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Robert Ciasulli Offers Driving Test Tips

2010-03-09T04:26:00.002-05:00

Myself Robert Ciasulli and I own numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Robert Ciasulli on a mission to inform both teens and their parents what they can do to pass their driving tests safely and defend themselves on the roads. The following information would not allow you to pass your driving test as quickly as possible, but it’ll let you know what to expect. Don’t focus on passing your test, instead try to gain as much driving experience as possible. Your nervousness and the pressure of passing your test on your first attempt will fade.

If you are not aware of what your driving test will consist of, expect around 20 minutes of overall driving. You will have to perform easy maneuvers such as right turns, left turns, stops at various intersections, backing up in a straight line, driving in traffic, changing lanes successfully, and sometimes driving on major roads or freeways. Be prepared: parallel parking and “K” turns are also in some driving tests.

Valuable Tips for Driving Test: If you follow these important driving test tips carefully, you’ll increase your chances of passing your exam.

First and foremost, remain confident. Your instructor would not pass you unless you demonstrate you are ready—both by how you complete the test and how you handle yourself.

Ensure you are rested, alert, and ready to follow directions. Eat breakfast and get enough sleep—when you are concentrating on the road and your examiners instructions, you’ll increase your chances of passing.

You can arrange to take your test before at the test center—this will familiarize you with the area, route, and prepare you for your driving test.

If you believe you have made a mistake, don’t let it get to you. you are allowed to make a few minor errors and still pass your driving test. Trying to count your errors is not good though—relax and pay attention to your instructor.

Driving Test Mistakes: Driving test tips on what to avoid…

Here are a few common driving test mistakes. Read these so you don’t find yourself making these errors.

Stopping completely. Even though you are driving on a practice course or in a parking lot, you should still come to a complete stop when directed to. You must demonstrate that you’ll stop at stop signs, traffic intersections, and streets in other real life scenarios. Remember not to “roll” through intersections during your driving test. The same goes for when you are driving alone—always slow down to a complete stop. Many students fail because of this.

Confidence. As mentioned, confidence is a big factor in you passing your driving test. If you’ve been instructed to change lanes but are too cautious to do so or if you are overconfident and don’t check your mirrors and put on your turn signal, you will fail. If you are feeling anxious, resist the urge to drive under the speed limit. If you believe it is “safer”, remember this is not the case. Slow driving is an automatic fail—remember to maintain the proper speed limit.

Remember, if you want to avoid making driving test mistakes you must put in hours of practice. Practice does make perfect and is the best advice for those learning how to drive. Do not stress it—relax, keep your eyes on the roads and follow all instructions. Good luck!

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey and Robert Ciasulli is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These teen driving tips in New Jersey are based on what he has experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Robert Ciasulli : Weighs in On Car Washes

2010-02-23T06:37:00.000-05:00

My name is Robert Ciasulli and I am owner of several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I have found that with this very snowy winter, I have been washing my cars much more often to remove road salt. Most of people wonder if car washes are bad for paint jobs, and in this article I have weighed in with my belief.

For all car owner, maintain your car clean will result in a higher resale value. If there are two same cars and the only difference between them is that one has faded paint, it will sell for 10-20 percent less. Salt, dirt, sun damage, and sap can really dull a car’s finish, so it is important to keep up your valuable investment clean.

If you have an out dated car with a single-stage paint job, you can oftenly buff out light scratches and keep up the car protected with wax. Newer cars have a different paint, consisting of a thin layer of shiny clear-coat on top of the color. If the clear-coat is damaged or scratched , you will have to repaint to restore the shine.

I have Got that it is a great idea, especially in winter, to take your car to automatic or drive-through car washes because they are much less hassle than hand washing in freezing weather. In addition, an automatic car wash prevents direct sunlight while washing, so you won’t have to worry about burn spots on the paint. In addition, car washes do a great job with wheel and undercarriage cleaning.

Many of the new car washes are "brushless" meaning they use cloth instead of abrasive brushes that used to leave small scratches in a car's finish. Another type of car wash uses high-pressure water jets and soap to clean the car without actually touching it, and never leaves a scratch on your car’s finish. Finally there are also self-service car washes with which you can use to hand-wash away dirt with a brush attached to a hose. If you use this type of car wash, you may want to bring your own sponge and dry towels for best results though.

When you are deciding what type of wash to choose at the automated car wash, consider that you don’t need rust proofing because your car has already been coated with corrosion-free chemicals. You can also skip the spray wax and the protectant. Spray wax doesn’t protect as well as wax you apply by hand, and you can do this in your garage no matter what the temperature. Armor All is easy to wipe on as well.

Some car washes offer a wipe down after the wash. Take a good look at the towels the workers are using before you opt to have your car wiped down. If the towels don’t look clean and dry, just drive away and let the air dry your car instead of risking scratches from dirty towels.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and Robert Ciasulli is very interested in keeping cars in great condition. Washing cars is essential; particularly during the snow season because salt can really wear down the paint, and automatic car washes are a great way of easily keep your car clean in winter.

Robert Ciasulli : Offers Tips For Driving in Snow

2010-02-15T06:41:00.005-05:00

I am Robert Ciasulli and I am owner several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. It has been an unusually snowy winter, and because we in New Jersey do not often have to deal with snow on the roads, I thought a refresher course in snow driving might be useful, and obviously the first tip is not to drive in snow and ice unless it is absolutely necessary.

Tip 1: Be cautious, go slowly, don’t rush and give yourself plenty of time to stop. I’d recommend leaving about three or four times as much space between you and the car in front of you than you normally would because skidding into someone’s car is never a good thing.

Tip 2: All right, we have established that it is imperative that you drive even though conditions are bad. First, make sure your lights are on, and you’ve got plenty of windshield fluid to get rid of salt build up. Also stow a shovel and some gravel or kitty litter in your trunk for weight and just in case you get stuck. Make sure you have your cell phone and it is fully charged.

Tip 3: Let the plows do their work before you venture out. Don’t pass them.

Tip 4: Stopping. You want to have good traction, so it is important to use those low gears, especially on hills, and these gears will also help you keep your speed under control which will help in stopping. When you apply the brakes, do so gently so you don’t skid. If you do skid, ease up on the brake.

If your rear wheels start to skid, take your foot off the gas and steer the direction you want the front wheels to go, just like you normally would. You might have to steer back and fourth until you get the skid under control. If you have anti-lock brakes as most new cars do, just continue to apply steady pressure on the brakes. You’ll feel the anti-locks pulsing you to a stop.

If on the other hand, your front wheels start to skid take your foot off the gas, shift the car to neutral and don’t try to steer until traction returns. When that happens, steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go, and then put the car back into “drive”.

Tip 5: Be careful on bridges because they really are icy. Also watch out for exit and on ramps because these also tend to be icy.

Tip 6: Getting unstuck. Hopefully you have that shovel and kitty litter in your trunk. Dig around your wheels, and pour the kitty litter in front of the wheels in the direction you wan to go. Gradually ease your car out. If this is unsuccessful, flag down some people to help you rock the car free while you lightly accelerate out. If that is unsuccessful, call for help on your cell phone.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli is owner of several car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and he is very interested in promoting safe driving habits. Tips on driving in snow is based on his own observations and government statistics.

Robert Ciasulli :Important Thoughts on Purchasing Auto Insurance in New Jersey

2010-02-11T01:13:00.000-05:00

My name is Robert Ciasulli & I owns numerous dealerships in northern New Jersey. You know that owning and maintaining a car can be very costly, and insurance is a big part of that yearly outlay of cash. If you live in New Jersey, as I do.It is only natural that you will want to get the best insurance safety you can while not willing to spend spending more than you have to.

One thing I’ve come to become aware of is that getting the minimum insurance coverage, while cheaper in the short run, can cost you a bundle if you are ever in a serious mishap.

If you are like me, before you put money down on your next insurance premium, you will want to understand exactly what you are getting. Here is what New Jersey state law requires you purchase often called 16/30/5 coverage with 16/30 UM limits.

New Jersey drivers can appeal for any injury related to an automobile, and because of that, you need to purchase enough insurance to pay for medical expenses for you and your passengers, and this is probably going to be much greater than the minimum amount. You also need to make sure you have enough insurance to protect against auto injuries caused by an uninsured driver.

So how much insurance should you buy beyond your state’s minimum?

Be sure you purchase enough liability coverage to protect your assets. Talk frankly with your insurance agent to make sure you have enough health benefits to protect your assets in the event of an accident. It is wise to increase the bodily injury coverage and the uninsured and under insured motorist coverage too.

A Basic Policy Includes:

Property Damage Liability: $5,100 Limit

Personal Injury Protection: $15,100 Limit

Standard Policy

Bodily Injury Liability: $15,100/$30,100 Limit

Property Damage Liability: $5,100 Limit

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury: $15,100/$30,100 Limit

Uninsured Motorist Property Damage: $5,100 Limit

Personal Injury Protection (PIP): $15,100 Limit

$250,100 PIP limit for permanent or significant injury.

Some experts advise purchasing liability limits for $50,100 bodily injury liability for one person injured in an accident, $100,100 for all people injured in an accident. They also recommend at least $25,100 property damage liability because most cars on the road today are worth more than $20,100. Whatever you decide to purchase, it is wise to read over your insurance policy and make sure you understand particularly what it will cover.

Last thing we want to think about is what will happen when and if we are ever in an auto accident, but understanding your insurance coverage can save you a bunch!

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns & operates numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and is very interested in any information that can save New Jersey drivers money on their car, including car insurance.

Valuable Tips of Robert Ciasulli to Parents Teaching their Teens to Drive – Lesson Two of Robert Ciasulli

2010-02-09T07:14:00.003-05:00

I am Robert Ciasulli and I own number of car dealerships in northern New Jersey. This is the second lesson to my important tips on teaching your teen to drive. In lesson one, I gave some general advice to parents for teaching driving in a stress-free way. In that article I stressed having patience, staying calm and talking them through upcoming driving situations. In this second lesson, I will focus on some proven tips for teaching good driving habits.

The first time your teen gets behind the wheel do not assume he or she knows how to operate all the instruments. Go through how to everything works and let him or her adjust everything. Show him or her how to fill up the gas tank, check fluids, tire pressure, and even where and how to change a tire. This will help to make your teen much more comfortable behind the wheel.

first time when your teen drives, take them to a big empty parking lot. Let them use the lines in the parking lot to pretend they are on the road, making turns, keeping a consistent speed, stopping, starting, and using turn signals. Have them try parking, backing up and doing a three-point turn.

After you teen has accomplished parking lot driving to your satisfaction, take them out on a road with minimal traffic where the speed limit is no more than 35 miles per hour. Go through approaches to intersections, and making turns, especially left-hand turns. Teach them how to handle curves with a slow approach, gradual acceleration and proper lane positioning. Next teach merging and passing with the car under control.

After number of sessions and lessons on lesser-traveled roads, move on to highways, but do this during non-rush hour times. Plan a routine that allows your team to practice getting on and off ramps number of times. Also work on lane changing and passing, and discuss how to drive behind and around trucks and busses.

You also need to practice driving at night with your teen, emphasizing how much more dangerous it is to drive at night. Discuss driving in bad weather at this time too.

With patience and a lot of time, you can teach your teen good driving habits, and maybe refresh your own driving habits in the process.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates number of car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and Robert Ciasulli is interested in promoting safe teen driving habits. This second lesson on teaching teens safe driving is based on government statistics and his own observations.

Robert Ciasulli Auto Group : Robert Ciasulli Offers Tips to Parents Teaching their Teens for driving – Lesson One

2010-02-04T06:05:00.007-05:00

My name is Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I know how important an event it is when your child receives his or her learner’s permit to drive. For parents of teenage drivers, who want to protect their children and cars, I’ve put down some valuable tips on teaching your teen to drive in the least stressful way possible. The big thing I can stress is to have patience. Teens want to get the license as soon as possible, but you probably want to give them enough on-the-road experience to get them familiar with all the situations they might face.

You will be a better teacher if you communicate well, stay calm, be patient and try to always be positive. This can be tough when your teen is behind the wheel and they begin veering into oncoming traffic! Try to stay in control by anticipating situations that may occur, and verbally preparing your child for them. Describe every action simply and don’t assume that your teen already knows how to do it. Sometimes you may need to take the wheel and demonstrate the technique yourself. Always emphasize how important it is to constantly scan the road so that you can react to situations, and whenever you are driving with your teen in the car, set a good example.

Before you begin your teen behind the wheel, you need to discuss good driving habits with them. Do this every time you practice driving with your teen so that your valuable tips will sink in. Talk about having a serious attitude about driving and the immense responsibility they assume when they get behind the wheel. Make sure they always put their seat belts on first and adjust the mirrors every time they get in the car.
Make sure your teen understands and follow the rules of the road, and respects the speed and power of the vehicle. Explain how to follow other cars at a safe distance, how to maintain a constant speed within the speed limit and within what conditions warrant, and how to merge into traffic that is moving. These are all concepts that will bear repeating over and over again.

When you first begin driving with your teen, have them ask you what they will do as they approach an intersection or deal with traffic. Making them explain the process to you will help to make it become more instinctive when they drive.
These simple tricks for teaching your teen to drive will stay with them as long as they drive, and will help to keep your child safe on the roads. I plan to write another article on this subject because I feel it is something every parent has to face at some point, and it is something that no one really prepares you for.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owner of numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey, and Robert Ciasulli is very interested in promoting safe teen driving habits. His valuable tips on teaching teens safe driving are based on his own observations and government statistics.

Car Care for Salted Roads : Tips of Robert Ciasulli

2010-01-30T07:33:00.004-05:00

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I own several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Now that we’re well into the winter months, you’ve no doubt experienced wet roads, ice, snow, and harsh winter weather conditions. Though harmful for your car, salt has been proven to considerably reduce accidents and keep snow and ice from sticking to the roads. Because salt prevents snow and ice build up, ploughs have an easier time with removal. While salt makes it safer for us drivers, over time it can take a serious toll on our cars and trucks.

Take a minute to read the following practices, as they will help you keep your vehicle in great condition this winter.

So, aside from moving to California, what can you do to protect your car? There are several measures and precautions you can take to avoid salt corrosion and salt damage to your vehicle.

Washing: Washing your car is key to keeping it salt-free. Mud, salt, rain, moisture, and harsh winter weather can really be damaging to your car’s finish. If you drive an older model, moisture and salt can cause rust damage or worsen existing cases of rust, which can have a negative effect on your car’s value. Not to mention it’ll affect the quality of driving and the mechanics of your vehicle. The undercarriage or “bottom” of your car is especially vulnerable to salt and snow damage, so take care to wash your vehicle frequently—but only during the day when the outside temperature is above freezing. After washing the snow, corrosive road salt, and mud off your vehicle, open and close all four of your doors, windows, and your trunk as well to prevent it from freezing shut.Get Your Car Waxed: This also serves as a preventative measure. It’s a good idea to get your car waxed two times a year. This’ll really help save your car from winter weather and winter storms, protecting paint and finish against salt and freezing temperatures.

Did you know that the colors most susceptible to UV damage and acidic rain are black, red, and white? Especially if your vehicle is one of those three colors, it’s essential you frequently wax—but before waxing, wash your car down well so it’s free of grimy road mud and salt.

Paint Chips: If you notice nicks or small spots in your car’s paint job, repair them before they escalate due to road salt’s corrosiveness.

Vehicles are big investments and taking the time to protect them against winter damage, particularly salt is necessary to prolonging their value and increasing their performance. If you follow the tips mentioned above, you’ll significantly reduce the chance of rust damage from corrosive salt. Take the time protect your vehicle and you’ll enjoy years of safe driving.

Avoiding Puddles: If possible, take care to avoid driving through pools of standing water. These puddles are usually full of the saltiest water and they will be the most harmful for your car.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These tips are based on what he’s experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Care Your Car for Windshield Cracks : Robert Ciasulli

2010-01-11T08:11:00.001-05:00

Care Your Car During Winter : Windshield Cracks

Robert Ciasulli owns several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. Now that we’re well into the winter months, you’ve no doubt experienced wet roads, ice, snow, and harsh winter weather conditions. If you’ve been driving on roads or underneath highway underpasses, you may have experienced chunks of salt and flying rocks hitting your windshield. These small rocks may dings,cracks and dents that can later result in larger cracks and costly damage. Driving behind a truck can be dangerous as well; rocks can fly into your windshield and cause similar damage. Any ding, dent, hole, or small crack in your vehicle windshield can quickly worsen, so ensure to read following tips and practices to avoid and prevent windshield cracks.

Windshield Cleaning: It can be difficult to properly care for your windshield in the winter months, however the type of windshield cleaner you use can really make a difference. Avoid ammonia and ammonia-based windshield cleaning solutions. These, aside from their toxic smelling odors can damage the tint on windows and damage to other surfaces as well, mainly rubber and leather. The rubber of your windshield wipers, car interior, car seats and upholstery can suffer if you choose to use these products. Before making your windshield cleaner purchase, read the ingredients to ensure you avoid harsh chemicals and stick with something safe for tinted windows. A better windshield wiper fluid will keep your windshield free of film, salt, and muddy residue that build up in the winter.

Windshield Wipers: Your wipers can get worn out over time, and salt, ice, and snow can really cause your wipers to degrade. It’s a good idea to get new wipers every winter to ensure their functionality in the worst weather conditions. Take the time to clean your wipers—wipe them down with a solution to keep them soft and effective. If your wipers become hard (extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold can have this effect) then they may actually cause damage to your windshield. Consider investing in an additional wiper fluid solution that will keep the rubber pliable and efficient. If you have a lot of ice on your windshield, wait before turning on your wipers—they can become damaged when scraped across rough ice.

Cracking: The morning wait for your windshield to defrost can seem like an eternity, but it’s worth it. If you have pre-existing small cracks and dings in your windshield, a quick morning defrost can exacerbate the situation and result in full on cracks. The extreme temperature change your windshield when you defrost the ice can be avoided if you turn the defroster on a low setting and allow the car to heat up gradually. Also, resist the urge to dump hot water over your windshield—the temperature change can also be damaging.

Take care of all small as well as big problems- holes, cracks, or any other dings in your windshield can become a full on crack due to winter weather and temperatures. Internal and external differences in temperature, car vibrations, pothole shocks, and other disturbances can grow quickly into a big repair job. Take the time defend vehicle and you’ll enjoy years of safe driving.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey and he is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These tips are based on what he has experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Tips For Making Safe Driving : Robert Ciasulli

2009-12-15T05:57:00.001-05:00

For parents of teenage drivers, it seems only natural that you would not only want to defend your car, but also your child! I am Robert Ciasulli and I am the owner of numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I know how important buying and maintaining a first car can be for the majority people.

By going over these common sense driving instructions with your youngster driver, you can defend your asset and extent the life of your car, as well as ease your mind about keeping your child as safe as possible.

Tires: Check that the tires are properly magnified.

Weather: Drive slowly when it is drizzly or foggy. Drive even slower when it is snowing. Don’t drive at all if it is icy.

Lights: Before driving a car make sure all the lights are working by walking around the car. Turn on your blinkers and make sure they work.

Leaks: Look for any fluid leaks or things hanging from the vehicle. Confirm your fuel level.

Seatbelts: forever put on your seat belt and ensure it all passengers are wearing seatbelts.
Mirrors: When driving, check behind you every 5-9 seconds. Adjust all three mirrors earlier than you start the car to decrease your blind spots.

STOPS: Keep an eye out for someone who might run the stop sign or light.
At stop signs and red lights come to a stop then count to 5. Look left, right, straight ahead then left once more before proceeding.

Trucks: Be particularly wary when driving behind or passing trucks because they have a huge blind spot.

Never Tailgate.

In General: Never drive exhausted. Depart before time and do not speed. Stay attentive and be prepared when other drivers to make mistakes. Do not talk on your cell phone or messaging on your cell phone. Ensure that someone knows where you are going and when you will come. Put a card in your dash containing emergency contact information, contact numbers, and any medical needs you may have.
These easy steps will not only extend the existence of your car, they will aid to keep your baby secure on the roads.

Robert Ciasulli :Important Tips on How to Prepare Your Car for Winter!

2009-12-05T02:46:00.001-05:00

This is Robert Ciasulli,and I owns several car dealerships in northern New Jersey.I have put together a helpful list of what I believe are the top five crucial preparations you can make to your vehicle before the winter months set in. If you are planning on driving to see your loved ones or family members this season, take a minute to read the following. These safety measures will help you stay safe and keep your vehicle in good condition this winter. I hope you enjoy these tips and take measures to winterize your car—please remember to stay safe on the way!

Get the right kind of oil change. If your vehicle is approaching or due for the important 40,000-mile full service, don’t put it off! Even if not anything needs to be fixed, they will change your oil so your engine will stay well lubricated.

Have your hoses and belts examined. Cold weather can create troubles for belts and hoses—be sure that they get checked for wear and tear — even if you’ are driving a newer car.

Get your tire pressure checked! Tires must be properly inflated to ensure the best possible traction for when you’re driving in wet, snowy, or icy conditions.

Are you able to see the road? Discover last time you replaced your windshield wipers. They are frequently effective for a year, so be convinced you get new ones if they aren’t.

How is your car battery? Preferably you don’t want to put yourself in a condition where you have to jump-start your car in a blizzard. To evade that scenario, ensure that your battery’s posts and connections are corrosion-free and if your battery is more than two years old, have a repair shop test its ability to hold a charge.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These tips are based on what he’s experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Suggestion of Robert Ciasulli to Avoid Top Five Worst Driving Habits

2009-11-28T07:58:00.000-05:00

I Robert Ciasulli own numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I’ve put collectively a helpful list of what I think are the top five most horrible driving habits. You’ve probably all witnessed these negligible driving mistakes, but I hope you find these helpful. And keep in mind, many of these bad habits can be prevented by practicing defensive driving or using common sense. I hope you like this list, and please keep in mind to stay safe on the road.

Speeding. Driving at high speeds can drastically decrease reaction time—that is, you may not have sufficient time to prevent an accident from happening, even if you see it coming. Keep in mind to always examine speed limits and factor in your driving conditions, especially traffic, rain and snow. A car crash at 80 miles per hour is twice as bad as one at 55 miles per hour. By slowing down, you create a safer atmosphere for the rest of us and arrive at your destination in one piece.

Drinking and driving. Unless you have a death desire, don’t drink and drive. Consuming alcohol before driving a vehicle is suicidal behavior. If you plan on drinking always make sure that you have a designated driver or place to stay for the night. Drinking and driving puts you and all other drivers in your path at risk. Just don’t do it.

Not wearing your seat belt. Not to wear a seat belt is highly dangerous. Think it this way: a car crash (without a seat belt) at the low speed of 30 miles per hour is similar to falling off of a three-story building. Protect yourself in all minor (and major) accidents. Take the two extra seconds before you start your car and buckle up—you’ll be thankful you did.

Tailgating. Maintain a safe driving distance and prevent an accident.
You are driving on the highway; you are not a NASCAR driver. You are not driving on a NASCAR racetrack. Everybody’s got to get somewhere fast and we know you do too, but put some space between your car and other drivers. You never know when the car in front of you is going to slam on their breaks.

Not paying attention. Be observant and aware of your surroundings and you’ll easily avoid any accidents that come your way. Put your safety first. Check your mirrors for shade spots, look out for stalled cars, pot holes, objects in the road, or any other obstacles. Don’t apply makeup, shave your legs, text, fiddle with your iPod, or talk on the phone while driving. Look at the traffic around you.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey and is very interested in automotive maintenance and safe driving habits. These tips are based on what he’s experienced on the road. He encourages you to drive safely and protect yourself and your fellow drivers.

Robert Ciasulli: Instruction for Maintaining Your Car Tires

2009-10-28T05:56:00.001-04:00

I’m Robert Ciasulli and I possess numerous car dealerships in northern New Jersey. I know how important maintaining and owning a car can be for the majority people. It is merely natural that you would want to defend your investment and extend the life of your car through proper maintenance strategy for your tires.

Earliest let’s converse on treads!

When you turn sharply with a poor tire, you are more likely to skim over a wet road surface, loosing control and hydroplaning. It’s drop, there are wet leaves on the road, and the dreaded icy winter travel season is coming soon, so take a penny out of your wallet, and head over to your car to check the tread on your tires! After all, your car tires are supposed to hug the road, and they can’t do that if the tread is worn away. All you have to do to test the tread on your tires is to stick that penny into each tire’s treads. If Abe Lincoln’s head sinks into the tread up to his hair line, then the tire is just fine. If not, you should replace the tire quickly.

Subsequently let’s talk on pressure!

When you go around corners you can generally tell your tire pressure is low if your tires squeal. Simple little tool called a tire-pressure-gauge. Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI) and you can use this tool to measure Pressure. Your car will list the tire pressure requirements on the door panel or in the owner’s manual. Check all of your car's tires at least once a month or whenever they look low. If your tire pressure is too low, it can lower your gas mileage, make your car handle poorly and even cause flats.

If your tire pressure is soaring, your tires will not hug the road and your car will spring around, and it will receive you longer to stop.

Tire pressure decreases by about 1 pound per square inch for every 10-degree drop in outside air temperature. Temperature of outside changes the pressure of your tires, and the colder it is outside the more likely that you will have to put in some more air to your tires even if they are not leaking.

These easy measures will keep you hundreds of dollars a year, and really prolong the life of your car.

Bio: Robert Ciasulli tips on maintaining your car tires are based on his own observations and government statistics.
Robert Ciasulli is very interested in automotive maintenance in general and owns and operates several car dealerships in northern New Jersey.

Robert Ciasulli : Maintain Your Car Healthy

2009-09-25T07:51:00.001-04:00

Maintain your car healthy – keep up it carefully. Your car will acquire better fuel competence if you give it the best grade of gasoline, regularly tune up your engine keep your tires properly inflated, replace clogged air filters and use the recommended grade of oil for your car. Even washing your car can cut down on drag.

If you want to use less gas and get better mileage. The following are my helpful fuel saving instructions to save a few bucks and do your part to help the environment. Plan your trips so that you do all your errands at once, reduction in distance traveled, and keeping your engine warm so that it runs more competently. Also try to car pool so that you use one vehicle and save on gas.

When you are waiting for something, turn off your engine and don’t idle. Your car isn’t going anywhere and you are wasting gas when you are idling. Another simple tip is to take all the extra junk out of your car and reduce weight. An extra 150 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 5 percent. Don’t drive assertively. Accelerating, braking quickly, or speeding will waste gas. In fact, aggressive driving can lower your gas mileage by 30 percent! Plus, think how much safer you and your family will be when you are not speeding! Try getting into the habit of using the cruise control to avoid speeding and keep a steady rate.

In conclusion, I suggest looking at purchasing a more fuel efficient car for your needs. According to www.fuelecconomy.gov “The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 40MPG amounts to $610 per. That’s $3,050 additional in fuel costs over five years!” By the way, you can come visit any of my car dealerships for help selecting the ideal fuel-efficient automobile for your requirements.

Robert Ciasulli:How to Get the Best Car Loan

2009-09-04T07:34:00.001-04:00

Many of you may already know that my name is Robert Ciasulli and I own several auto dealerships in the Northern New Jersey area. For that reason, I’ve experienced my share of car loan applications. I’d like to impart a few tips I’ve garnered from the experience.

The “Cash for Clunkers” program brought people back into car dealerships in the last few months, but it is still difficult to afford a new car in this economy. Most people would rather save money than spend thousands of dollars to buy a new car. If that is the case for you, perhaps you should consider auto financing. You can get an auto loan from a bank, car dealer, credit union, and even online. Since there are a lot of options for car financing, it is very important for you to research your options. Here are some useful tips on how to get the best car finance terms for your new vehicle:

• Do not apply for car financing unless you need to. If you can manage to pay for your car, that is the best option.
• Make sure you have the income to pay the interest rates monthly.
• Shop around and compare car finance term sources. Make sure to get the best deal you can from a trusted provider. If you are buying a second hand car, try to negotiate with the auto dealer for a good rate.
• Try to get the shortest term loan because you will pay less interest, and because your car looses value as soon as you drive it off the lot, so you can not look at this type of loan the same way you would a mortgage.
• The number of months that you can finance your automobile is determined by its age. Used cars usually are given shorter loan terms than new vehicles
• Improve your credit. People with good credit can get better loans because they are less likely to default on the loan.
• Always answer application questions honestly because your references will be checked.

Basically to get the best car financing terms you will just need to research and shop around to compare the policies and rates. Use free personal finance software to calculate how much you need to pay for the loan over time, or ask your car dealer for help in determining how much of a loan you can afford.

Robert Ciasulli:How To Keep Car's Air And Oil Filter Up

2009-08-28T07:03:00.003-04:00

The economy is rough this year, and you can definitely save money by changing oil and air filters, regardless or whether you do the work yourself or you take it to the dealer or a mechanic. Either way, make sure to replace your oil filter every 2-6,000 miles and your air filter every 25,000 miles or whenever it looks dirty.
If you are going to do the air filter replacement yourself, consult your car manual and purchase the correct filter for your vehicle. Also notice the location in your manual for the part, and follow any instructions given there. Make sure that you save all the screws and clips securing the filter in a safe place so they are not lost. Notice how the filter rests in your engine before you take it out and discard it, so that you can put the replacement filter in the same position.
Robert Ciasulli owns several car dealerships in northern New Jersey. He knows how important owning and maintaining a car can be for most people. It is only expected that you will desire to defend your investment and extent the life of your car by following proper maintenance guidelines for your oil and air filters.
Dirty filters affect your car’s performance, particularly your gas mileage. Oil filters are a little harder to work with than air filters because you have to replace the oil too. It is very difficult to find places that receive your dirty oil, and this job can be very dirty and difficult in a newer model car, so my advice is to take the car into the shop and let the mechanic change your oil for you. He will even give you a little sticker on your windshield to remind you when to change it again.
Since each air filter costs between $15 and $25 and takes around 15 to 20 minutes to replace, it is a chore you can easily do yourself to save money.
These simple procedures will save you hundreds of dollars a year, and greatly prolong the life of your car. In addition, they will save you money on gas.

Robert Ciasulli:How Customer Service is Important For The Business

2009-08-22T17:01:00.000-04:00

Robert Ciasulli Reflects on the Importance of Customer Service for Auto Dealerships in Tough Economic Times Customer service, it’s on each auto dealer’s brain. We’ve talked about the worth of surprising customer service and how it converts into real dollars in all of our pockets. Let’s return to how essential it is to handle every person who walks through the doors of our dealership in the most specialized and civil manner. Let’s say for two people you were going to spend about $100. Now if it were an outstanding restaurant you would have been greeted in a very friendly manner by the maitre d’, thanking you for coming in. When the waiter took your order and throughout the meal, you noticed how professional everyone was and how responsive he or she was to your needs. Now remember, you’re only spending about $100 for dinner. Now fast-forward to how most people are treated at an auto dealership. The person buying a vehicle is spending 100 - 400 times more money than the $100 spent at a restaurant. Are they getting that much more in service? I would settle for equal conduct. That would convince me. Focus on how much the customer may spend at your dealership and treat everyone whether they purchase or not, with the utmost respect and courtesy. It makes good dollars and sense.
Remember that everybody a customer sees in our dealerships forms an impression in the customer’s mind…the receptionist, office personnel, parking lot attendant, service advisor, sales personnel and managers. An honest smile and a feeling of concern for the customer is what we must project. The products we sell can be purchased and serviced at any of our competing dealerships. So whether it’s sales or service we have to sell ourselves. Please help out our customers in order to help ourselves.

Robert Ciasulli : Best Millage , Less Fuel Just Use

2009-08-17T06:43:00.000-04:00

When you are waiting for something, turn off your engine and don’t idle. Your car isn’t going anywhere and you are wasting gas when you are idling. Another simple tip is to take all the extra junk out of your car and reduce weight. An extra 150 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 5 percent. Don’t drive assertively. Accelerating, braking quickly, or speeding will waste gas. In fact, aggressive driving can lower your gas mileage by 30 percent! Plus, think how much safer you and your family will be when you are not speeding! Try getting into the habit of using the cruise control to avoid speeding and keep a steady rate.

If you want to use less gas and get better mileage. The following are my helpful fuel saving instructions to save a few bucks and do your part to help the environment. Plan your trips so that you do all your errands at once, reduction in distance traveled, and keeping your engine warm so that it runs more competently. Also try to car pool so that you use one vehicle and save on gas.

Maintain your car healthy – keep up it carefully. Your car will acquire better fuel competence if you give it the best grade of gasoline, regularly tune up your engine keep your tires properly inflated, replace clogged air filters and use the recommended grade of oil for your car. Even washing your car can cut down on drag.

In conclusion, I suggest looking at purchasing a more fuel efficient car for your needs. According to www.fuelecconomy.gov “The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 40MPG amounts to $610 per. That's $3,050 additional in fuel costs over five years!” By the way, you can come visit any of my car dealerships for help selecting the ideal fuel-efficient automobile for your requirements.

Robert Ciasulli: Succeeding As An Auto Dealership

2009-08-09T05:05:00.000-04:00

I came across a video of an employee conference Trust me, that videotape could be played today and the whole thing that was said is as pertinent now as it was then. And it frequently addressed customer pleasure. I know I am always preaching about customer satisfaction and I probably always will. Customer happiness is the credo of all trade businesses, but we can use this credo in our individual lives as well. It goes back to what my grandmother Susie told me and what your parents and grandparents told you “Treat everybody as you would like to be treated yourself”. These really are words to live by. Let’s be glad about everyone in our lives, our families and loved ones, our friends who help us through the ups and downs of daily life and our customers who make all of our jobs possible. We have heard during our lives that “the family that prays together stays together”. It is a wonderful goal to set for our personal lives in the coming year. Also, it leads me to believe that a good business slogan for the New Year should be “the auto group that works collectively is successful collectively”. I think we can only achieve greater success if each and every person in every department in the dealership works together harmoniously. I know with your cooperation we can realize all our goals.

Robert Ciasulli Focuses on Effectiveness of Community Service

2009-07-27T09:07:00.000-04:00

We are simply as champion as our community allows us to be and we are grateful for them. To give reverse in any way that we can helps us to be a vibrant and essential part of the community we live and work in. Providing brightness and no less is a matter of commitment to our customers.
Never picture less than the best. Robert Ciasulli Auto Group turn “customers into friends” is a heartfelt motto to live by for any successful dealership. Robert Ciasulli believes in this motto and you can see it in his work and the work of his employees.
To have a successful dealership follow these simple rules and you will see the rewards. . Robert Ciasulli Auto Group suggests first setting solid ground rules for you and your employees in the form of a mission statement that you can stand by. Here are a few of Robert Ciasulli’s opinion on successful auto dealerships. We consider that you only have one chance to make a first impression so we want to start off on the right foot. Customers are the heartbeat of every gorgeous dealership and they require to be treated as such.

Ideas of Robert Ciasulli on Successful Auto Dealership

2009-07-10T05:50:00.001-04:00

Robert Ciasulli Offers his Ideas on Successful Dealerships outlines ideas on success for auto dealerships. Robert Ciasulli owns several auto dealerships in the New Jersey and New York City area. Robert Ciasulli knows what it takes to encompass a unbeaten auto dealership – Robert Ciasulli has been in the big business all of his era. However, his several years of practice and hard work are only part of what makes a dealership successful. He suggests first setting solid ground rules for you and your employees in the form of a mission statement that you can stand by. Believe that you only have one chance to make a first impression so we want to start off on the right foot. Customers are the heartbeat of every successful dealership and they need to be treated as such. An unbeaten auto dealership must establish to be consistently trustworthy with sales and service. Here are a few of Robert Ciasulli’s ideas on successful auto dealerships:

• flawless Customer Service
• consistency
• Quality
• civilization tune-up

Robert Ciasulli Suggests desire in favor of Auto Dealerships

2009-06-29T08:23:00.000-04:00

Robert Ciasulli suggests that auto dealerships market powerfully through this rocky economy with plans to come out on top. Also the basics of good business like providing reliable sales and services will put a dealership on top every time. Robert Ciasulli suggests never leasing the down side of business influence your business values because consumers always suppose good service. Robert Ciasulli, holder of numerous auto dealerships in the New Jersey and New York City area, sees a glow in these dim financial times. In today’s business atmosphere, one needs a positive attitude. Robert Ciasulli projects that enthusiasm across his auto dealerships. Easing in gasoline prices and emerging signs of improvement in the economy have injected the hope that the industry is near the base of its downturn. Consumer credit and financing are still the major hurtles, but Robert Ciasulli has seen improvements in these areas as well. Financing is available for new and used cars and Robert Ciasulli suggests that your dealership can help you discover the correct options that meet your requirements. A good practice for an auto dealership is to that take an active role in the local community. Robert Ciasulli suggests that giving back to the community will build relationships that will turn into friendships. If you give to your community the community will give back to you.The auto business is going through times that they haven’t seen in decades. Changes will happen and will have to happen along the way. If auto dealerships have hope for the future they will do what they can to survive. Robert Ciasulli suggests planning for the prospect and your dealership will see brighter times in front.

Robert Ciasulli's Focus on How to Become Successful Dealer

2009-06-21T06:56:00.000-04:00

We have heard throughout our lives that “the family that prays together stays together”. It’s a very aggressive world with many dealers offering the same products. If a consumer is looking to purchase or service a car, there is no greater advertising than to have them LIKE our dealerships and be comfortable with our people.
Let’s be pleased about every person in our living, our families and appreciated ones, our friends who facilitate us through the ups and downs of daily life and our customers who build all of our jobs possible. Please help out our customers in order to help ourselves Robert Ciasulli Reflects on The significance of client Service for Auto Dealerships in Tough Economic Times Customer service, it’s on each auto dealer’s mind. Please remember that everyone a customer sees in our dealerships forms an sense in the customer’s mind…the receptionist, office personnel, parking lot attendant, service advisor, sales personnel and managers. An honest smile and a feeling of concern for the customer is what we must project. The goods we sell can be purchased and serviced at any of our competing dealerships. So whether it’s sales or service we have to sell ourselves. I know with your collaboration we can snatch all our goals. It is a wonderful goal to set for our personal lives in the coming year. Also, it leads me to trust that a superior business slogan for the New Year should be “the auto group that works in a group is successful in a group”. I think we can only appreciate superior achievement if each employee of the company will think about own responsibility.
Robert Ciasulli Owns and operates several auto dealerships in the northern New Jersey and New York City area.

Robert Ciasulli Auto Group

2009-06-15T16:56:00.000-04:00

Robert Ciasulli’s work beliefs were started in the 1950. W he started out in his father’s service station pumping gas, changing tires, doing minor repairs and pursuing a concentration in auto racing. When he was eighteen he purchased his own Exxon station and was the youngest owner/operator in the country. In excess of the years, the Robert Ciasulli Auto Group has grown adding several dealerships and locations. Ciasulli’s dedicated towards the business and reputation of success. Robert Ciasulli was selected to be one of the primary dealers in the country for the introduction of the Lexus, Acura and Hyundai franchises adding them to his family of dealerships which included Honda and Toyota among others. The Robert Ciasulli Auto Group has grown with one common motto “We turn customers into friends” and one strategy for success “Service, Reliability and Quality”. The Auto Group has also sponsored many 5K runs and golf tournaments for aid. Robert Ciasulli’s particular interest in the welfare of children and their families has led him to support.

Intension of Robert Ciasulli’s on How to Extend the Life of Your Car

2009-05-31T06:48:00.000-04:00

Make longer your car’s life involves the appropriate care giver. Since the majority people don’t have the time or knowledge to maintain their own vehicles, it makes wisdom to look for a mechanic you belief. I may be a bit biased, but I do sense that the best place to have work done on a new vehicle is at the dealership. If a dealership is not an option, look for a decent mechanic that works on the type of car you own and check his references with his clients and other people you trust.

Once you locate that mechanic, the best thing you can do is have your car serviced by him on a regular basis. All car manufacturers have a schedule of recommended service for each vehicle they sell. Follow this schedule.

Keep your car well tuned and toned by following your car’s maintenance schedule. For instance, make sure you regularly change your oil, tires, brakes, filters, spark plugs and fluids.

You can get the instruction manual for your car from your neighboring auto parts dealer, and this manual will have entire maintenance for your car. Sometimes you can even do your own maintenance work, but whether you do it yourself or let your mechanic do the work, make sure you stay on your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.

Use common sense. If you hear, see or smell something unusual while driving, get your car checked out. The quicker a mechanic diagnosis and fixes your problem the less money you will eventually spend to fix your car. Accelerate slowly both to save gas and preserve the life of your car. Use your parking brake to take stress off your automatic transmission, and finally wash your car and remain it neat and clean. If possible park your car in a garage or under some kind of roof. If that is not possible, buy a water repellent cover and use it even on sunny days. Paint on vehicles becomes damaged when it is left out in the sun every day. If you take care of your car, it will last much longer than you ever expected.