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From Boston.com's Julie Balise - We all make mistakes. Doing the wrong thing while driving in the winter, however, could damage your car or put you at risk.

We spoke with John Paul, public affairs manager for AAA Southern New England and the "Car Doctor" columnist for The Boston Globe, about some of the most common winter driving mistakes he sees and how to avoid them...
 

Depending on your geographic location, winter can be a very harsh time for your vehicle, thanks to large amounts of snowfall, freezing temperatures, and icy road conditions. 

One of the biggest questions that drivers ask when it comes to operating their vehicle in the cold weather falls under the category of defrosting/warming up the car. Some say a few minutes idling can only help warm up your vehicle in the most frigid temperatures, while others say...
 

Any good automotive technician will tell you keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape, both on the inside and outside, is the best way to guarantee you're getting all of your money's worth when it comes to new or pre-owned cars.

And the easiest way of keeping your vehicle in prime condition is to be proactive about it.

Keeping an eye on the little things going on with your car may just save you...

Car clutter is something that no one likes, but many of us have to deal with on a daily basis. The only problem is we don't.

Whether it's things like fast food wrappers, plastic grocery bags, paper receipts, or sports gear from the house, our cars can quickly become portable trash collectors and massive travel storage means.

If you're looking for a way to keep your vehicle neat and tidy while still...
 

Winter is not quite here in New England yet, but the cold weather is settling in nicely and before you know it winter will be upon us. 

Here are some great tips from the Department of Motor Vehicles for preparing your vehicle for the upcoming winter months ahead...

It's on all of our minds-- and we can't avoid it. Gas prices are rising, and our once stable fuel budgets are dwindling. The cost of gas is expected to reach $4.00 a gallon by the end of the month. In some states, it has already exceeded that. In a recent article by the Chicago Tribune, 31 year old Ryan Robinson described his shock with the prices at the pump (which in?


Many people wondered how long it would take Japan to recover from the earthquake that struck March 11, 2011. Much like the victims of other natural disasters on our own shores (Hurricane Katrina, BP oil spill) it seemed as though it would be at least a year before Japan showed any sign of real recovery. Well, we underestimated the Japanese...by a lot.

"As a result of the quake, a 150-meter section of the Great?

 

It's time to get a new car, and you keep asking yourself "should I lease, or should I buy?" Many people struggle with this question because it's not always the easiest to answer. Financially speaking, we always want the best bang for our buck. Emotionally speaking, we always want our dream car. While we can't answer the "to lease or to buy" question for you, we can give you the tools to?

 

With the holidays behind us and the new year coming so quickly, we have been on somewhat of a safety kick more than usual over here at Kelly Auto, especially with the recent snow storm. We like to protect our customers long after they have left our dealerships. How can we do this?  We provide information and resources that will help educate our customers about vehicle safety.

We know that you have a million things?


It has really started to feel festive at all of our Kelly dealerships! Holiday music is playing in the showrooms, snazzy sweaters have come back from their 11-month sabbaticals, decorations are hanging, and the Kelly team is feeling more cheery than ever!

As we get amped up for the holidays, we really try to emphasize winter car maintenance (as outlined in How to Winterize Your Car) so that nothing comes between you and your holiday?

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