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At Earthycars, we have the experience to help you select your replacement tires. Did you know that tires come in three major categories? You can choose normal passenger tires that are often referred to as summer tires, all-season tires, and winter tires.

Summer tires give the smoothest, quietest ride and may offer the best handling in rain or shine because they have fewer, narrower grooves and softer rubber. This means more rubber gripping the road. However, in cold weather, the rubber stiffens and the lack of grooves become a liability in the snow.

Seasonal maintenance during the fall is key to making sure your vehicle runs at its highest possible level throughout the colder seasons. When autumn arrives, call Earthycars, and you can make an appointment for your vehicle's seasonal maintenance. We’ll rotate your tires and inflate them properly, as well as provide you with the brake service, alignments, filter changes, and more that are necessary to keep your car running.

Winter is coming. It may not exactly feel like it at the moment, but here in Vermont we know how quickly the snow can make an appearance. If you've been toying with the idea of investing in a vehicle but you're rolling on a lower budget, perhaps consider a fantastic used vehicle from us at Earthy Cars.

 

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There are many smells you encounter while driving. Some are just normal smells and then there are other, more distinct smells. These smells may be alerting you to a possible problem with your car. You can tell a lot about what's going on with your car by finding out where the smell is coming from. Here are some smells you should be on the look out for:

Leather seats add a touch of class to your car, so they are a little bit pricier than upholstered seats. Therefore, you want to take care of them so that they last a long time and look their best. Here are some tips for cleaning and conditioning your leather seats:

Many of us love riding with our doggy friends in the car with us, and they seem to love it too. But, dogs can leave an awful mess behind if you're not careful. They track in mud and water, they shed, and some of them even get motion sickness. These things can be a hassle to clean up but, if you doggy proof your car you can greatly reduce clean up time. Tips for dog proofing your car include:

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Washing and detailing your car properly takes time, but what do you do when plans suddenly change, and you're picking up your partner's parents at BTV in five minutes? You need to make a good first impression... but your dusty car is filled with soda cans and gym bags.

Don't panic. Autoblog Details offers six tips to have your car cleaner in minutes.

• Empty trash from the car. If you need to stash it…

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If you have ever driven out of state, one thing that becomes immediately clear upon hitting Vermont highways (apart from the lack of billboards) is how everybody makes an effort to change lanes when they see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Those who are unable to vacate the lane usually at least slow down.

This isn't just Vermonters being overly-polite, it's a state law that saves lives.

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New to Burlington? Starting a new job or just beginning your studies at the University of Vermont? Well you're going to need an affordable, reliable used car to enjoy all of the state's hidden joys. That's why we encourage first-time buyers, students and new Burlingtonians to stop by the region's number one resource for pre-owned vehicles: Earthycars.

It is inevitable that your tires will need to be replaced one day. Tires are an expensive necessity so you should want to get the most out of your investment. There a few ways you can make your tires last and in the process improve gas mileage.

These tips include: