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There’s never a bad time to do some Spring Cleaning! And that’s especially true if we’re talking about our vehicles, of course. We spend a lot of time on the go to and from work, school, activities, clubs, classes, and all sorts of other adventures. In fact, AAA says that American drivers spend about 17,600 minutes on average behind the wheel of a car. That’s a long time to be in there without cleaning, and even more frightening to learn more than 30% of drivers rarely clean their car. Did you know that there are about 700 different strains of bacteria living in your vehicle? Yikes! It’s a good thing Classic is here to help with our handy guide to DIY hacks for a cleaner, tidier vehicle!
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Today is Cinco De Mayo, but aside from promotional events and bottomless margarita specials, how much do you know about the origins of this day in Mexican history? Today, we wanted to take a moment to share a little bit about the origins of this commemorative holiday, and then of course, a list of local restaurants where you can grab a delicious Mexican dinner with friends and family! (And of course after reading this blog you can impress them with your knowledge of history and culture while you chow down!) It’s a great day to support your local Mexican and Mexican-American owned local businesses.
Read the rest of this entry »Celebrating Star Wars Day with Iconic Vehicles from the Star Wars Expanded Universe and Original Trilogy!
May the 4th be with you all! Today is Star Wars day, and we’re really excitecd about it! Today’s blog is all about cool and interesting vehicles from the Star Wars Universe. If you’ve got a favorite vehicle or ship that we’ve left off our list, let us know in the comments below. We love to see everyone’s personal faves.
Read the rest of this entry »The Drive is “Easy bZ” In the Toyota bZ4X
As a leader in electrification, Toyota’s introduction of bZ4X represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the global “Toyota bZ” brand umbrella. Once the rubber hits the road, bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models.
- EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles per charge for XLE FWD
- Bold, SUV design with premium finishes
- Impressive AWD capability with X-MODE® system
- Accelerating Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality
Learn more about it!
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Nowadays, comics and cartoon imagery have become such a wonderful part of our daily lives, from newspaper pages to social media memes to print comics and digital subscription books. They’ve even become ubiquitous parts of pop culture thanks to big screen adaptations from publishing houses like Marvel and DC. What was once an obscure hobby reserved for “nerds” and collectors is now extremely popular all across the globe! In fact, there’s plenty of arguments in the positive on why we should be further encouraging young readers to explore comics and graphic novels.
Read the rest of this entry »May Day Inspired Floral Car Accessories and Local Florists and Flower Shops to Visit in the Waukegan Area
The first day of May always has us thinking about beautiful blossoms, fabulous florals, and whimsical wildflowers! For today’s blog, we’re sharing our picks for fun flower themed car accessories, as well as a list of great local florists so you can purchase your Mother’s Day Bouquets, arrangements for your special day, or just simply to bring home a bit of sunshine in the form of fresh cut flowers. Check it out!
Read the rest of this entry »Great Local Area Indie Bookstores in Wisconsin and Illinois to Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day 2023!
Today is Independent Bookstore Day! Founded in 2013, this day was created to help local residents and their communities connect with indie booksellers to foster a wonderful community of readers! This year is the 10th anniversary of this special holiday, and we’re very excited about it! Indie bookstores are a great way to support small, local business owners as well as getting to know new authors, creators, and fellow bibliophiles. Each year on Indie Bookstore Day, a series of unique promotional items, new releases, and special events will be held at your local bookstores and many continue the festivities well on into the weekend.
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Comic Book day is just around the corner, but we thought it would be great to get a jump start by celebrating Super Hero Day to get you pumped up and find some exciting comics to look forward to. Check out our picks for unusually cool vehicles from Superheroes and Comic Books that aren’t the infamous Batmobile! See how many you know, and make note of your new findings so you can impress your friends later at trivia night.
Read the rest of this entry »National Garage Day: Great Storage and Toolbox Options for the Ultimate Gearhead Garage
As an automotive enthusiast, we’re sure you’ll agree: there’s nothing more satisfying than a well-organized garage! When all the tools and tidbits you need for your project car are available front and center, right at your fingertips, it makes tune-ups a breeze. Since today is National Garage Day, we thought it would be fitting to share some great ideas for organizing your gear to make working your garage feel like a dream.
On the top of our list for organization are: Cabinets and toolbox carts, pegboard and magnetic tool holders, extension cord storage, and wall or ceiling racks. We’ve done our due diligence to provide you with various price points to find the best product to fit your finances and needs!
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