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There’s a lot of urban legend around changing the transmission fluid in your vehicle. The biggest legend is if the fluid hasn’t been changed in a long time, it shouldn’t be because it’s old. That’s not really true, but here’s what IS true. If the valve body gets all gunked up with transmission fluid that’s […]
There’s nothing like the feel of stepping inside a new or quality used truck and driving it off the lot. It’s the best feeling in the world! The good news is with proper routine truck maintenance, you can keep that good truck feeling for 100,000 miles or more. If you love your truck as much as you love your partner and […]
Brakes are a vital part of driving and controlling your vehicle. You couldn’t operate a vehicle without them. That’s why mushy, spongy, or squishy brakes can cause BIG problems if you don’t address them quickly! As A GM certified service department, we’ve learned over the years that there are generally 5 common reasons brakes malfunction. Here they […]
Hard to believe but Old Man Winter will be rearing his blustery head before too long! Is your vehicle ready? Winters here in the East can be brutal so it’s best to be proactive and get ready for all that the season throws at us. Here are our suggestions for preparing your vehicle for the […]
Whether you’re shopping new cars for sale in Harrisonburg,VA every year or you hold out until the last sputter, it pays to be an informed car buyer. And you know what? Here at Joe Bowman Auto Plaza, we love informed buyers! Having all the information up front makes the transaction quicker, easier, and smoother for both parties. […]
You know, it’s really not a matter of which is the better investment. When you buy a Joe Bowman Chevy truck, you already know you’re buying quality. Really, the better question to ask is, “How are you going to use that truck?” As a Harrisonburg car dealer here in the Shenandoah Valley, we know that […]
Whether it’s a newer car or one you’ve had for a while, when an engine sputters, it’s scary! But what causes an engine to malfunction like that? Setting aside a sputtering engine due to lack of fuel, there are several causes, all of which are telling you that there is a deeper problem to be […]
It’s sleek, has all the gadgets and safety features you could want, and you’re loving the projected fuel economy. Now that you’re ready to buy a new car, getting the best new car loan rates here in Harrisonburg is a top priority. And it should be! Your interest rate determines how much you will pay […]
In 2016, Apple CarPlay was introduced. And to say that consumers embraced it is like saying kids love cookies! It’s no wonder. For the first time in history, consumers could connect their smartphones to their vehicle’s interface allowing call, text, music, and Siri integration. With the National Safety Council reporting that cell phone use while driving causes […]
So, you’re ready to buy a new or newer vehicle. The one you have is on its last legs and it’s time for it to go. We hear ya! But before you start car browsing online or step foot on a dealer’s lot, do yourself a big favor. Test drive your auto financing first. Because of the […]
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