We’re back with another great guide to Winter Sports fun in Illinois and Wisconsin. Check out our latest travel blog and get to planning your great winter escape outdoors with some of our great picks for destination getaways and day trips. From snowmobiling to snow tubing to ice skating and more, there’s lots of fun for everyone!
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Wintertime here in the Northern United States can be a real challenge! The unpredictability of winter storms can mean sleet, slush, snow, and ice on the road as well as our vehicles.
It’s important to make sure that you’re well equipped to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at you. That’s why today’s blog is dedicated to convenient winter weather car gear and gadgets. Check it out!
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Today is National Hugging Day, and with the pandemic in swing, we realize this may not be the easiest holiday to celebrate for everyone, but if you’re able, give your loved ones a hug and let them know you care! (Don’t forget to hug your pets, too!) And if you can’t see your loved ones for whatever reason, we’re here to share some great ways you can “hug” your community and show them you care!
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Pardon our cheesy demeanor, but we’re a little excited today. We’re celebrating National Cheese Day with an awesome list of local cheesemongers who have everything you need to make delectable dairy treats.
Whether you’re cooking up a feast to take to tailgating parties, or you’re hosting a race-day party at home, we’ve got lots of ways for you to prep this delightful dairy food, whether it’s diced, sliced, fried, or fondue’d!
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We’re celebrating National Movie Day with some of our favourite movies about cars that you can stream or rent right now! So grab a big ol’ bowl of popcorn and add these exciting flicks to your queue.
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Shopping for a vehicle isn’t generally a part of our day-to-day routine, and not even our weekly or monthly ones! So it stands to reason most folks may not be familiar with all of the new lingo and terminology for the automotive industry. That’s why we’re bringing you a helpful guide to understanding all things automotive with the Classic Auto Group Decoder! Learn the tips and tricks of the trade from the experts in the field, and you’ll be very prepared for your next sale or purchase.
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Today’s blog is focusing on transportation and automotive themed projects for kids of all ages. We know that parenting during a pandemic can be quite a challenge, and equally so for our young scholars. So we thought it would be a delightful idea to spread a little happiness and joy along with a bit of education. These projects are excellent STEM/STEAM related opportunities to get creative, foster independent learning, and inspire young minds to think “outside the box.”
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We admire the thrifty car owner who prefers to mind their budget with a purchase of pre-owned cars, but we know it does mean forgoing some modern amenities. Well, there’s good news! You can now have your cake and eat it, too! Spruce up your older model vehicles or pre-owned cars by bringing them into the 2020s with these amazing high-tech gadgets at affordable prices! We’ve got great ways to add heated seats, digital security, and even wireless audio options. As an added bonus, we’ve also included some great safety gear for a bit of “DIY Roadside Assistance.”
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Not everyone is home for the holidays. Or even home at all. Join us in helping our local veterans
this season. Next time you shop – think of vets in need & pick up some extras.
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Classic Toyota’s Decoder to Automotive Terminology
Shopping for a vehicle isn’t generally a part of our day-to-day routine, and not even our weekly or monthly ones! So it stands to reason most folks may not be familiar with all of the new lingo and terminology for the automotive industry. That’s why we’re bringing you a helpful guide to understanding all things automotive with the Classic Auto Group Decoder! Learn the tips and tricks of the trade from the experts in the field, and you’ll be very prepared for your next sale or purchase.
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