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by L Baures | Feb 9, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
What is remote start?
Remote start is a feature that is becoming more and more popular on automatic (transmission) vehicles. It is almost considered a standard feature with some manufacturers. For example, remote start has been standard on almost all GMC’s for quite a few years now. The feature allows the driver to start their vehicle remotely (ie. from inside the house). Depending on the year and trim of the vehicle, there are two ways this can be done. With the original keyfob or with a smartphone (through OnStar).
How to remote start?
GMC’s, Chevrolet’s and Buick’s are all made by General Motors, so the procedure is the same.
Using the keyfob:
PUSH ‘LOCK’ TWICE THEN PRESS AND HOLD SEMICIRCLE
The vehicle will start up and remain running for 10 minutes, or until the driver gets in and either puts the key in and turns to on, or pushes the start button. After 10 minutes of no interaction from the driver, the vehicle will automatically shut off.
Using an APP
There are various apps available that can also remote start your GMC, Chevy or Buick. These work via satellite and can be used from much further away. Depending on the age of the vehicle or whether you just bought it and got a free trial of OnStar, a subscription may be needed. Check with your local GM dealer to find out if you have it or not. Most vehicles come with a free 5 year basic OnStar plan which includes the remote start via app feature, from new.
Apps:
- OnStar RemoteLink
- myChevrolet
- myGMC
- myBuick
OnStar RemoteLink APP Photo: GM Media
If you haven’t done so already, download the appropriate app for your vehicle on your smartphone (via GooglePlay or Itunes App store etc). You will then need to register/create an account. If you need assistance with is, call or stop by your GM dealer.
Log in to your APP. Tap the semicircle.
Whilst using feature, the doors will always remain locked until unlocked by the driver. So no need to worry about vehicle thefts. The remote start feature can only be used twice consecutively before needing to manually start the ignition.
Hope this helps, if you have any other remote start questions feel free to contact us, comment, or send us a message.
by L Baures | Feb 5, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
James Ogden
James is a Sales Consultant at the Fremont Volkswagen store in Casper, Wyoming. We interviewed him to find out a little more. He was born and raised in Casper. He previously worked in Seattle for 11 years he has been back in Casper for around 10 years now.
What is your favorite part of the job?
James says his favorite part of the job is, “When somebody purchases that vehicle, whether it be pre-owned or new. That smile on their face, They’re happy. The delivery of the vehicle, the waking out the door with a great big smile”.
When you aren’t working, what are you doing?
“When I’m not working, in the summer, I’ll spend a lot of time at the lake or up on the mountains, or in my garden. Always with my dog though, my little jack russell”.
What is your favorite food?
“My favorite food is authentic Mexican food or authentic Italian. It’s hard to pick between the two”.
How about music. What kind of music do you like?
“My favorite music. Uh, I’m pretty well-rounded when it comes to music, but I like, live bands in a small venue. It always seems to be a much more lively atmosphere”.
What is your favorite movie?
“My favorite movie would probably have to follow my sense of humor. It would be ‘Christmas Vacation'”.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
“…I like to travel on a whim, so I have left Seattle with 3 days notice to head to Brazil. It was work-related, but I just did it. I just up and went”.
What was your first car?
James replies, “My first car…was a 1978 Chevy Nova”.
If money was no object, what vehicle would you own?
‘If I could have any car, it would be a Bugatti Veyron”. Bugatti is, of course, owned by Volkswagen.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
“I wanted to be a veterinarian, for my love of pets, and animals,” says James.
What would you say is your biggest achievement to date?
“I would say my travels, learning cultures, learning about different food. 6 other countries and 49 States I think is a pretty big deal. A lot of people don’t travel enough these days and I wish everybody had that opportunity.
Fremont Staff
Here are some Staff Spotlights from other Fremont Staff members;
Laura Hofstad
Brad Lehman
Ty O’Neal
Chase Tuttle
Bill Vigil
Corey Rissler
Dave Stricker
Brett Osborne
by L Baures | Jan 31, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
Photo: FCA
How to use the Ram Power Wagon Winch
The RAM 2500 Power Wagon is the only truck that comes standard with a winch from the factory. The WARN winch is a recovery tool that is capable of winching up to 12,000lbs. Last summer, I was lucky enough to test out the truck on an off-road course in Colorado. The video and article for that is here. Read on to learn how to use the Power Wagon winch.
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by L Baures | Jan 30, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
What do the numbers on the side of your tires mean?
The number and/or letters on the side of your tire, essential mean size, but there are factors to consider too.
Why you should know the numbers on your tires
Unless you are upgrading or changing the rims on your vehicle you should always try to stay with the same size tire as what came with the vehicle from the factory. Whilst you may take it to a tire technician to replace them and he will know what the numbers mean, you may end up in a situation one day where you need to know what you are looking at. It’s always useful when price matching or shopping around too. You won’t be able to get an accurate price without knowing the size.
The first three numbers represent the tire width. This number would something like, ‘215’ or on our diagram it is 275 which quite a wide tire. This is the measurement from the outside (facing the world) of the tire to the inside of the tire (facing the inside wheel arch of your vehicle). A tire with 215 written as the first three digits, means the tire is 215mm wide.
There will be a forward slash (/) to separate the next numbers. Two numbers that follow the forward slash represent the profile of the tire, or also known as the aspect ratio. This is a two digit number that is a measurement of the height of the cross-section of the tire to its width. The lower this number, the more your tires will look like rubber bands. The higher this number, they will look more towards a tractor tire. This number is usually somewhere from 35 to 90. Somewhere around 60 is about average. These numbers will end in 0 or 5.
- Next will be a letter or two letters that describe the construction of the tire. This is most always an ‘R’ for passenger type vehicles, which means radial. In our picture, there are the letters ‘ZR’ which means the tire is a performance radial for high speeds.
- The last two digits will be the rim size. So in our pic, ’20’, is at the end. This means the rim size is 20″.
The rest of the numbers/letters spread around the tire represent some other important information such as;
- Load rating
- Speed rating
- DOT symbol
- TIN
- UTQG
- Traction grades
- Temperature grades
To find out more about tires or talk to someone about the tires on your vehicle, contact us here.
by L Baures | Jan 26, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
Want to spice up your car with a nice plate? Now that there is a new WY license plate out with the Green River Lake and Squaretop Mountain design, new prestige plates are available.
What is a prestige plate?
A prestige plate is a license plate for your vehicle that you can customize the numbers and/or letters on. Sometimes known as private plates, personalized plates, or vanity plates.
How much do they cost?
Aside from all the other costs associated with going to the DMV to pay sales tax etc, just the costs for a prestige plate is $30. If you want to spend more, embossed plates are available for extra $50.
What letters/numbers will be on there as standard?
You county number will be on there. Pickup trucks and commercial vehicles will now have a ‘T’ for truck or ‘C’ for commercial after the county number, before the bucking horse logo. County’s with two digits will now have those number stacked. For example, Fremont County will now have the 1 at the top left and the 0 bottom left to represent county 10.
What can I have on my prestige plate?
You can have most combinations of up to 5 characters. A combination of letter numbers and spaces are allowed. For example, if you are a manager, you could have ‘MANGR’. Love your Jeep? How about ‘JEEP’. Live in Sheridan and work as a barber, you could use the county 3 number as a B and make something up like ‘3- ARBER’. There are literally endless combinations of what you could come up.
Restrictions include;
- Must be capital letters
- No symbols
- No more than three W’s or M’s (presumably because it’s hard to read?)
- Not just numbers unless the first number is a 0
- All numbers followed by a single letter (example of not allowed 11A, 12B, 123C)
- Nothing “obscene, vulgar, indecent, or pruriently suggestive”
- Duplicates are also not allowed
So other than those terms, that still leaves a huge number of possibilities for you to choose from.
Exempt vehicles
Vehicles for sale, or licensed demonstrators at dealerships. Radio Amateur plated vehicles, apportioned vehicles, and ones with specialty plates.
Where do I get prestige plates?
You can contact your local county clerk for more information, or print out an application form online.
The easiest way is to order online. To see if the combination you want is available, check out the DMV website here.
What combination would you get?
by L Baures | Jan 25, 2018 | Trusted Auto Pros
Top of the line SUV from Jeep
The Grand Cherokee is the top of the line SUV in the Jeep line up assembled in Detroit. It’s also the most awarded SUV. The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk won “Best in Class 4×4 Capability”¹. The Summit edition won, “Most luxurious vehicle in its class”¹ and the Trackhawk edition won, “Most powerful SUV ever”¹. Towing capacity can be up to 7,800lbs and the SUV also has a crawl ratio of 44.1:1.
What’s new for 2018
All 2018 model year Grand Cherokee’s will now be Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable. This means smartphone integration is much easier, giving drivers the ability to use navigation, phone and messaging apps through the car. The latest 8.4″ UConnect screen will be higher resolution and have pinch-zoom capabilities. The 5″ screens will be replaced with higher resolution 7″ screens. Bi-Xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lights will also be available.
2018 features by model line up
Laredo
Laredo models now have a new cloth pattern available in Black or Light Frost Beige and new 17″ aluminum wheels.
Limited
Photo: FCA Media
Celebrating the 25th year of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Sterling Edition will be available in the Limited models. Features will include;
25th Anniversary Sterling Edition
- Platinum Chrome badging
- Lower fascia applique
- Grille rings
- Roof rails
- Fog lamp bezels
- 20″ heritage wheels
- Sangria exterior paint color available
- Platinum tow hooks
- 25th-anniversary badge
- Leather-trimmed instrument panel and center console
- Unique heritage perforated seats with decorative stitching
- 8.4″ Infotainment system
- Nine-speaker audio system
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross Path Detection
Trailhawk (Off-Road)
Redline exterior color available exclusively for Trailhawk, SRT, and Trackhawk editions. Black/Ruby Red interior.
Photo: FCA Media
Overland
Grand Cherokee Overland models will now be available with a brown interior option incorporating light grey accent stitching. A High-Altitude edition will also be available.
High-Altitude edition available, which includes,
- Low Gloss Granite Crystal badging
- Grille bezels
- Step pad
- Gloss Black grille
- Black Nappa perforated leather seats
- Black accent stitching
- Anodized Gun Metal interior accents
- Black instrument panel accent stitching
- Jeep Active Safety Group
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Dual pane sunroof
Summit
New Premium Metal Package for the interior with real metal accents will be available in Summit editions.
SRT
The SRT model with leather wrap package will get carbon fiber accents, black exterior badging, new 20″ Satin Carbon Spider Monkey wheels, or the option of 20″ lightweight wheels in Low Gloss Black. The SRT will also get the Premium Metal Package and be available in the Redline exterior color.
Trackhawk
The super-fast supercharged Grand Cherokee gets the new Premium Metal Package for the interior with real metal accents.
Photo: FCA Media
The Jeep Grand Cherokee also features an 8-Speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, Quadra-Drive II Electronic Slip Diff (distributes torque for extra traction). The SRT and Trackhawk model has 5 drive-mode selections including; Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, and Tow as well as Launch Control.
SRT and Trackhawk editions will most likely be special order. Please contact your Jeep dealer for more information on ordering.
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