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We all know what a flat tire looks like, and I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s absolutely the last thing you want to see on a cold winter’s morning. And although it’s important to visually inspect your tires regularly, did you know that your tire can lose air pressure without you even noticing? Well, it’s true. Tire’s that are not properly pressurized wear out much faster than properly pressurized tires—and under-inflated tires are the worst! Not only do they dramatically decrease your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, but there’s also the matter of safety. Under-inflated tires can lead to blowouts, skids, and other tire failures. So, depending on how much you drive your vehicle in a given week, the mechanics at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram advise you to check the pressure of your tires at least once a month with a quality tire gauge. Below are four great reasons it’s a good idea to check the pressure of your tires: Fuel Efficiency. Making certain that your tires are properly inflated helps optimize you fuel consumption. Who doesn’t like saving money at the pump? Better Handling. Tires that are properly pressurized assist your car in running smoother, handling better, and being more responsive. Vehicle Alignment. When your tires are properly inflated, it’s easier to keep your car or truck in proper alignment, and that increases the lifespan of your tires. Overall Safety. With under-inflated tires, there’s always a chance that safety features like your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System will fail to work properly. Feel free to contact our service department for all of your tire needs here: Contact Service

3600lbs with max torque weight 300lbs **With Trailer Tow Group Option. Do you find yourself in the market for an affordable luxury top of the line vehicle to pack to the gills and hit the road in?  Maybe you are already the proud owner of the Versatile Chrysler Pacifica, either way the question on your mind, like so many others might be - "How much can you tow if anything at all with a Chrysler Pacifica?" You are in luck! A Chrysler Pacifica with the Trailer Tow Group option can tow up to 3600lbs. The Chrysler Pacificia Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus and Limited are available with Trailer Tow Group Option. This option includes Trailer Tow 4-/7-pin wiring harness, Class ll 2-inch hitch receiver, Trailer Sway damping, Heavy-Duty radiator and 220-amp alternator on touring plus, touring L and Limited. With this option the Pacifica will tow a maximum weight of 3600lbs with a max tongue weight of 300lbs.  We made a cool info-graphic breakdown of this information below.  Happy Trails! Trailer Tow Group Option Trailer Tow 4- / 7-Pin Wiring Harness 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer brakes and a reverse light or auxiliary power circuit. Class LL 2-Inch Hitch Receiver Receiver-type hitches consist of a portion that mounts to the frame of the vehicle that has a rearward-facing opening that accepts removable ball mounts Trailer Sway Damping Trailer Sway Control uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway Heavy Duty Radiator Cooling is critical to a motor esp when pulling. They generate heat like you really can't believe. Keeping them cool is a monumental task 220 Amp Alternator on Touring Plus These high-powered units are essential just alternators that are capable of putting out a higher level of amperage - Needed to pull heavier loads Interested in finding out the Release date of the New 2020 Jeep Gladiator? Click here Take a look at our current Pacifica Lease Specials and Inventory: We are currently updating our monthly offers. Please check back shortly for updates. In the meantime, here are some links that you might find helpful: New Inventory Chrysler PACIFICA Inventory

Bad Credit Auto Loan Success Story at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Ypsilanti, Michigan Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Ypsilanti, Michigan isn't just an car dealership. We take great pride in helping our customers find financial freedom no matter their credit history. Marswella R. is our most recent success story. With our rehabilitation credit program, Marswella was able to purchase a 2003 Dodge Dakota from Dale Derrick at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in May of 2014. After 34 "On Time" payments, Marswella was able to move her credit score, 680 points and now is the proud owner of a 2017 Jeep Patriot. At Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we have over 40 years of combined experience helping people with bad credit obtain auto financing. We can help people with bad credit to no credit history. If you are one of the many who want to purchase a vehicle, but have poor or no credit history, Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram can help! Struggling with an auto finance situation can be extremely stressful and discouraging. Fortunately, we are here to help reestablish your past credit problems and push you toward a positive financial future. We have helped thousands of customers purchase the vehicles they want and we can help you too! Sometimes there are financial issues outside of your control especially in today’s economy. If you have recently gone through bankruptcy and are having problems obtaining auto financing, don’t worry. You won’t have to wait until bankruptcy falls off your credit report before the purchase of your new vehicle. It is possible to get an auto loan while you are still in bankruptcy. Let Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram help you obtain your next auto loan. We have specific lenders to increase your chance of securing an automobile loan with the best rate and structure to fit your budget. We have made our auto financing credit loans easy and stress free to our customers. Our job is two fold; #1 to help you find the right car and #2 to make it affordable. Do you have questions regarding your auto finance options? Click here for a free credit score/ pre approval. Our pre approval process doesn't affect your credit and you get pre-approved instantly! Marswella R. & her Sales Professional, Dale Derrick celebrating her 2017 Jeep Patriot purchase!

Consumer Safety Rides in Part on Tire Awareness - Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram When jumping into a vehicle with newer looking equipment, it’s fair to say that most of us expect things to be in good working order. Too bad that is not always the case. News outlets across the country have shown that looks can be deceiving when it comes to tires. They may look brand new with untouched tread, but they can still be capable of causing an accident. That’s why we need to take the initiative for our safety by asking the right questions. Here’s the issue: Tires have a shelf life of six years, and then the rubber and cord body begin to break down. Yet, there are a lot of retail stores and service centers around the country, big box and small independents, that sell tires manufactured before 2009 because the tires have never been used.* It’s illegal in Michigan to sell those old tires, and the seller as well as the manufacturer can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined $500, but it’s not usually enforced unless there is a tire blow out and investigation, like in the case of Fast and Furious star, Paul Walker. He died in a car accident last year because of high speeds and nine-year-old tires. Here’s the solution: We need to know our tires’ DOT numbers (a.k.a. the manufacturing number required by the U.S. Department of Transportation). The 4-digit code is on the side of every tire so it seems simple enough, until you try looking for it. Unfortunately, it’s on the side of the tire that faces the underside of the vehicle so unless you have a hoist to lift the vehicle, or you see the DOT numbers before the tire goes on the rim, you may be out of luck. If YOU DO get a chance to see the numbers, it’s easy to read. The first two digits reflect the week, the second two reflect the year. So if your tire shows 4812, it was made in the 48th week of 2012. A call-to-action has been placed to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration to require DOT numbers on the outside wall as well as the inside wall of tires, but all the states still have to get onboard. Until that day, the duty to keep us safe belongs to us. In the meantime, there is legislation pending in half a dozen states seeking to raise the punishment for selling old tires to a felony level, which would bring larger fines and possible jail time. Here’s what you can do now: Aside from knowing your DOT numbers, there is another measure you can take to increase the odds of getting road-worthy tires. Use suppliers that do business with car dealerships because they are held to stricter standards. Tires are rated on four levels: Speed, Weight Bearing, Traction and Temperature. The NHSTA requires retailers to pay attention to speed and weight bearing ratings when selling a tire, but dealership technicians are more inclined to also consider traction and temperature because they know road salt, cold weather and tire cleaners can all speed up the breakdown of rubber and cord body. It’s why we try so hard to put you in what came original on your vehicle. I think of it like a sports team. It’s the coaches job to set the team up for greatness so they win every time, rather than setting the team up for what they can get based on the cost. * As shown on Good Morning America, The Today Show and 20/20. Written by Champion Service Advisor Brandon Pullen, of Champion Automotive Group. Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge has been serving the Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and surrounding communities for over 30 years. Visit www.cueter.com for your automotive needs.

Look At Your Credit Report? In order to repair your credit, you need to start with your credit report, itself.  Your credit report contains all the data to calculate your score and periodically checking it, helps you catch possible errors.  In particular, pay attention to late payments, open accounts and amounts owed to make sure those are correct. If they aren?t, dispute that with your credit bureau and reporting agency. Optional Payments? One of the biggest contributing factors to your credit report is making payments on time.  Some banks offer payment reminders through their online banking software that will send you notifications when a payment due is getting close. You can also have your payments automatically debited from your account to avoid late payments.  There are even bi-weekly payment options. Reduce Debt Owed? Review all of your accounts, find out the interest rate and determine how much you owe on each account.  Paying off your open accounts is very rewarding in the process of bringing your credit score up.  Find out which interest rate you are being charged and come up with a payment plan, putting most of your payments towards the account with the highest interest rate.  Make sure you still maintain minimum payment on the other open accounts. To summarize, ?fixing? a credit score is more about fixing errors in your credit history (if they exist) and then following the guidelines above to maintain consistent, good credit history. Raising your score after a poor mark on your report or building credit for the first time will take patience and discipline. Our Business Managers at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram have over 30 years of experience with bad credit auto loans.  We want our customers to understand, we are here to help them get into a better credit situation. We want to make sure you can get into an affordable vehicle and repair your credit the right way. To schedule an appointment with one of our Finance Managers, please click the link here and someone will be in contact with you.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED DISTRACTED DRIVING? You are twice as likely to get into a car crash if you are texting while driving. Distractions while driving has become a major epidemic with "texting" particular. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that, of drivers 15-19 years old in fatal crashes, 21% of the distracted drivers were distracted by using their cell phones. 25% of teens respond to a text message once or more every time they drive, 20% of teens and 10% of parents admit they have extended, multi-message text conversations while driving, as it relates to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Virginia Tech has noted that many people resort to using headphones as a "safer" alternative but studies have concluded they are not substantially safer than a held hand device. INFOGRAPHICS KNOW BEST! HOW CAN YOU STAY EDUCATED?

<p><img src="https://dealer32671.dealeron.com/blogs/10026/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tips-for-test-drives-banner.jpg" alt="Cueter banner reading Tips For Test Drives with a Jeep Grand Cherokee in snow" /></p> Whether it comes to searching for a vehicle that has caught your eye, to searching for something a specific vehicle, most of the car shopping process is now being done online. Convenient? Absolutely! There?s just one thing that you should keep in mind? One of the most important aspects of going through the buying process is the test drive. We want to make sure you get behind the wheel and take your next potential car, truck, van or SUV for a spin around town to make sure the vehicle is right for you. We decided to put together a check-list for your next test drive so you can assure you covered all the important aspects you are looking for in your next purchase! KNOW THE VEHICLE YOU WANT TO TEST DRIVE You can schedule your appointment at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Ypsilanti, MI. That way when you come to the dealership, the vehicle is prepared for you by one of our awesome sales consultants. Of course, we want to make sure your vehicle is gassed up, cleaned and ready for you! BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE VEHICLE BY THE HELP US CUETER Your sales consultant will give you a walk around of the vehicle so you are informed about the model you will be driving. We want you to pay close attention so when you are on the road; you are able to use all the features and benefits. It?s important to know how to useall the advanced technology and safety features. The entire goal of the walk around is to make you feel comfortable when you get behind the wheel. Don?t be afraid to ask questions if you want to add a feature or if you see one is missing! Now all you have to do is adjust your seat, wheel and mirrors before you drive off our lot. Make sure to check your blind spots so you can be safe on the roads. DOES THE FIT OF THE VEHICLE, FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Whether you are single or have a family, we want to assure that your potential vehicle is going to be appropriate for your lifestyle. If you happen to be shopping alone, you should consider the comfort of the rest of the family. If you have young children, you should consider the space when it comes to car seats, safety and room capacity. We want to make sure the entire family has a great experience in our vehicles! DUPLICATE YOUR DRIVING If you spend hours on the road or if you just drive a few miles to work, make sure your test drive includes freeway time. If you travel up and down dirt roads, have your sales consultant take you to a dirt road so you can get a proper feel for your everyday driving. Even if you feel that you don?t need to take a test drive, we want to make sure you do. It is equally important to disqualify a vehicle if it doesn?t feel right to you. LET THE TEST DRIVE BEGIN! Whether you are shopping around or want to test drive at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we have a massive inventory of New Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and Pre-Owned vehicles. We pride ourselves on our stress free shopping experience and can?t wait to show you a great vehicle.

Are you thinking of purchasing a New or Pre-Owned Vehicle? Here are a few questions you should keep in mind when you begin your car-buying process?. Do you want manual or automatic transmission? Do you want 2 Wheel Drive or 4 Wheel Drive? Do you want to Finance or Lease? Doing your research is an important part of your buying process. At Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram our friendly staff is here to help you answer these buying questions based on our customer needs analysis. Once we answer those three questions we can look a little deeper. Do you really need all-wheel drive? What safety features are important to you? Do you need a lot of cargo capacity? Will you be doing any towing? Do you require adjustable seating positions? Will the car easily fit in your garage or parking space? Call our SALES DEPARTMENT at 1-888-530-0691 to schedule your appointment or visit us online at cueterchryslerjeepdodge.com . Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge makes purchasing a new car a stress free process.

You don't have to be a journalist to write a good review after your purchase a vehicle. As a matter of fact, writing reviews can be quite fun. Online review sites are a nice place to write down your thoughts on the features, benefits and experience. This helps consumers shopping around for their next vehicle so they can get another inside look into the facts/knowledge you have on your new purchase. It's also helpful for consumers who are shopping to get to know the dealership before they walk through the doors and furthermore, the friendly staff you encounter while you were making that purchasing decision. We decided to jot down a few points that can better assist you next time you get writers block. 1. Write down the features of your vehicle that impressed you: driving conditions, radio features heating/cooling, tires, etc. If you have a vehicle that is not fully stocked, that is okay, talk about what features you really were drawn too keeping price point in mind for consumers. It's always nice for a consumer to get a feel for a vehicle before they get to experience a test drive themselves. Keep in mind; you can be a resourceful resource for them as they are researching a brand. 2. For many consumers, the experience is sometimes more rewarding than the product and/or brand. Why? A great experience is what brings happiness to a new vehicle purchase. Our sales staff is trained to make sure we follow proper guidelines to ensure your customer satisfaction. It also is self-rewarding when our sales people know they are putting their customers in a safe and affordable vehicle. Customer satisfaction is the key element to success of any company. Provide good examples of how your sales person handled your purchase. 3. Have fun! Remember, many consumers like you, go online to read up on reviews before they make a major purchase. If you are trying provide a helping resource online, have fun with it! Add a little humor to entice readers to want to learn more about the product you just purchased and provide them insight into your experience while you were at the dealership. Purchasing a vehicle is fun and exciting! 4. ? ? ? ? ? Give an over-all rating of your experience at the dealership. Reminders: You don't need to get too technical or lengthy to write a good review. Make sure to keep your wording sweet and simple so you don't confuse a reader. Don't over analyze your points, just let them naturally come out. Remember, have fun!

Having damaged or no credit doesn't mean you deserve less than a reliable new or used vehicle that fits your budget. It also doesn't mean you should be placed into a vehicle that isn't safe for your family or a vehicle that will "break the bank" each month to just make the car payment. In our opinion, everyone regardless of their past or present credit situation, should be treated with the same respect we all want and deserve. At Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge, we specialize in all types of credit situations and strive to get our customers the best rates and terms possible. Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Ypsilanti, MI has been in business for almost 50 years. Over that period of time, we have built lasting relationships with over 30 lenders that specialize in just about every credit situation. Our trained staff has two goals after meeting you. Goal #1, Find the right vehicle that fits your needs. Goal #2, Make sure it's affordable; A low or no credit score shouldn't mean you settle for anything less than a good quality pre-owned vehicle that fits your budget. "It's important to understand, bad things happen to good people. At Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge, we focus on the good people not the bad things that have happened. We treat you with respect and truly believe that we can rebuild our communities' credit, one customer at a time." -Jerry Doute Here are a few guide-lines to follow that will ensure we get you the best approval possible: Don't think your credit is "too bad" for us to help. We have programs that allow repossessions, multiple bankruptcies and tax liens. Do come prepared to take delivery of a new or used vehicle. this includes having your title for trade in, a recent pay-stub, down-payment (if needed) and a current proof of residence (a piece of mail that is not more than 30 days old). Be realistic in your vehicle selection. Understand that most lenders want your payment and amount financed to fit your income level. Understand that this process of rebuilding your credit is a step by step process and you may be not getting your "dream vehicle" in the first step. Be patient! This process may take us a few hours to ensure we get you the best deal possible. Check out our website online cueterchryslerjeepdodge.com :-) or call us today 734-434-2424 From everyone at Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge, we encourage you to subscribe to our blog to keep up to date with everything Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and RAM. We want to be your resourceful resource for old, current and new vehicles. Do you want us to talk about something specific? Email cnip@cueterchrysler.com. Thank you!