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Rugged Jeep SUVs are Among the Most Affordable to Insure


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Each year, Insure.com ranks new vehicle models by how much the average driver will pay on insurance premiums. Many factors are out of the driver's control—unless they have a time machine and can make themselves older, or can go back and undo their accident history—but the vehicle model, and even the trim level also play a big role in how much insurers will charge.

After comparing over 2,800 models, and averaging rates for each one offered by six different insurance companies, Insure.com came up with the Top 10 Least Expensive Vehicles to Insure.

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Do You Know How To Best Take Care Of Your Automobile As Spring Approaches?

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Spring is coming! Do you know what this means in regards to keeping your vehicle in great shape? After the cold winter months, the weather and harsh elements have certainly had an effect on the health of your automobile. Here at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of Eugene, we wanted to share some straightforward tips as spring arrives, so you can stay safely on the road!

  • Check the battery
  • Wash the exterior
  • Inspect the tire pressure
  • Check the brakes
  • Inspect the windshield wipers
  • Lubricate the chassis
  • Change your oil
  • And more!
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The Chrysler 200 Always Wins When Up Against Winter

When Mother Nature’s wintry conniption hits hard and the roads coat with a thick layer of glistening ice, you’re going to want more than all-wheel drive but safety. Even power distribution is optimal in extreme weather but sometimes isn’t enough. Drivers wanting the best winter car combatant are drawn towards the Chrysler lineup and more specifically, the Chrysler 200.

 

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Chrysler 200 Features an Electronic Parking Break

This week at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene in Eugene, OR, we're excited to highlight another one of the 2015 Chrysler 200's impressive features: the electronic parking break. We know that adjusting from manual controls to electronic controls can be a little confusing at first. That being said, we stumbled upon this helpful instructional video from Mopar and thought we'd pass it along to make you car search a little easier. Check it out below. With this spiffy option, you won't have to w
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A Quick Note on Seating Children in a Vehicle

It's well known that infants should be in a rear-facing car seat. This supports their developing neck muscles in the event of a sudden stop. The law in many places allows the child to begin facing forward after their second birthday. However, some seats are rated for children up to 45 pounds, and if your child has not outgrown the seat, it's safest to keep them in it. The same goes for a forward facing seat. The child is safest in the seat until their height or weight exceeds its limits. Even a
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Join in our "Go Ducks!" Chant While Your Oil is Changed


The National Championship is on the line - so who has time to schedule an oil change? If you're like the gang here at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene you're too giddy over Monday night's big game featuring the Ducks of Oregon to remember your last oil change. But come to think of it - when was your last oil change? If was sometime back during summer training camp, you might want to…

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Check Your Packing List Twice For These Holiday Travel Essentials


Over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house we go. If only holiday travel were actually that simple. AAA has already predicted over 98 million Americans will travel from now through the early part of January.We don't share these facts to intimidate our drivers, rather, we would like to invite our customers to visit us at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene before they hit the road, and take advantage…

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Checking Off Our Car Maintenance Bucket List


We're a week into the 2014 fall season and we're really starting to experience some of that colder weather here in the Eugene area! As the seasons change, we want to take this opportunity to remind our customers now is the perfect time to knock off a few car maintenance notes on that neglected to-do list. Some of these lists seem daunting, but with the assured service from your Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge…

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