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?We all need a breather. Just, hit the road, fill up the gas tank, and run away from life's worries. Similarly, we all need our beloved pets so that our trips are that much more pleasant! Just be careful to take the necessary precautions so your pet is safe and so you both have an enjoyable trip.

An important aspect to remember is your pet crate! Keeping your pup or cat in a pet crate will keep them safe and secure, while also preventing them from distracting you while you drive; they can lick your face when you get…

Here at Clinton Auto Group, our reasons for appreciating the 2017 Ford Explorer are seemingly as numerous as the stars in the sky. This full-size SUV is, in our estimation, a veritable industry icon.

Yet, what -- in particular -- makes it so?

Get the inside scoop from the automotive mavens at MotorWeek; their appraisal of the Explorer is as follows:

Drivers seeking a sporty, spunky driving demeanor from the Explorer are sure to get their fix with its top-tier engine, a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6.

Served up standard on the Sport and Platinum models, the turbo-V6 joins with a six-speed ...

Car explodes because of, uh, air freshener
https://t.co/GiJlx17TFn

— Jalopnik (@Jalopnik) September 10, 2017

Your mom tells you to quit smoking because it's bad for your health. Your significant other wants you to stop because it makes the house smell. Who would have thought there was another reason—explosions?

A 51-year-old woman in England was driving her old Ford Focus last week when she lit a cigarette, and bang!

Her windshield blew out, flying 30 feet across the road, and all four doors blew off. She managed to escape the vehicle, and is lucky to have only…

It's generally a good idea to be nice to your neighbors. And while your car might sound amazing roaring down the open road, it might be fair to say you should keep it a bit quieter when you're cruising through your neighborhood.

Depending on your car, that can be easier said than done. The 2018 Ford Mustang GT, for instance, has a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine under its hood. How are you supposed to keep that quiet?

Minivans might have an image problem, but are they really that much less effective than a pickup truck? https://t.co/8lMzWeNHno

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) July 24, 2017

In a recent article, Cars.com notes that minivans have an image problem. This has been true for years, likely since the segment's inception. If you drive a minivan, you must be a "mom." Even recent ads for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica that try to spice it up by featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan focus on his "dad brand."

Often the first utility vehicle we go to is a pickup truck. While…

We have not met a person who doesn't like to save money. It doesn’t matter what it is, saving money is great. Which is why here at Clinton Auto Group we offer our drivers from all over the Clinton, IA area savings on the parts and service your vehicle needs.

 

 

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The Pony Package, available on EcoBoost models of the 2018 Ford Mustang, pays homage to the nameplate's history by putting the running horse emblem back in its chrome corral.

When the Mustang was first introduced in 1965, it was this pony-in-corral logo that appeared on its grille. Eventually, the chrome border fell away from the design, though it has been seen as recently as 2015 for the 50-year Anniversary Package. It's returning again for 2018, for drivers who want to give their…

The road trip. Portrayed in movies and TV from National Lampoons Vacation to NBC’s Frasier and countless more, it can be a thrilling adventure ala Thelma and Louis, or a fun time with lifelong memories between you and your friends or family. One thing is for certain, a road trip does open you up to the unexpected, so why not take steps to help reduce the amount of disruption you may encounter and make the experience more pleasant for everyone. It doesn’t matter if your next road trip is for work, education, or fun, these tips will help…

There are three fundamental reasons for washing your car:

1. The first is to clean off all the crap that can stick to various parts of your car any road tar. Some examples are bits of road tar, tree sap, flatten bugs and bird droppings. All of these are substances that can lead to corrosion and lessen the value of your car when you go to trade it in or sell it.
2. When you walk to your car across some parking lot you want to see a car that is pleasantly appealing; a nice clean, sharp looking vehicle that gives you…

Being prepared for any situation is smart when it comes to traveling. It makes no difference if the traveling is a short or long commute to and from work, or taking a family vacation. Keeping a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle is important.

Vehicles today are made and run well. But there are times when you find yourself needing to pull off on the side of the road because your instrument cluster shows there is something wrong. Now is the time to pull off the road to find out what the problem is.

If you are low on oil…