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Comparison: 2016 Scion tC vs 2016 Honda Civic Touring Coupe
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Comparison: 2016 Scion tC vs 2016 Honda Civic Touring Coupe

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Comparison: 2016 Scion tC vs 2016 Honda Civic Touring Coupe

Let's take a look at a couple of Coupes we have here at Own a Car Fresno! First up is our 2016 Scion tC Coupe shown off in Cosmic Gray Mica. With just over 23,000 miles, this Coupe is just getting ready! Powered by a 2.5 Liter 4 Cylinder offering 179hp with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission and achieves nearly 31mpg on the highway. Some interior features include a sunroof, cloth seating, touchscreen audio, and audio controls on the steering wheel. The outside shows off a sporty appearance with a rear window wiper, alloy wheels, [...]

intel@dealerassistnow.com2024-02-05T16:53:08+00:00October 31st, 2019|automotive knowledge, california, car buying, Uncategorized|

Understanding the Safety Features of Today

Lets Talk Basics Do you own a car newer than the late '90s? Chances are very good that it has antilock brakes and traction control. In most vehicles, these features are now standard. ABS brakes use sensors to detect the rotational speed of each wheel, and then a controller uses valves and pumps to meter braking effort accordingly when it detects a wheel that may be on the verge of locking up and skidding. Traction control uses a processor (sometimes integral with the ABS controller) that monitors the rotational speed of the wheels and uses braking friction to slow a [...]

intel@dealerassistnow.com2024-02-05T16:53:08+00:00October 12th, 2019|automotive knowledge, car buying, safety, technology|

What is Adaptive Cruise Control

As our vehicles become more intelligent, one feature you might want to learn more about is Adaptive Cruise Control. When activated, this technology automatically slows down or speeds up to keep your speed set where you want it. This also keeps pace with the car in front of you so if they slow down, you slow down. You can choose your following distance usually based on car lengths. Adaptive Cruise Control Capabilities Once set, adaptive cruise control provides limited braking or full control braking to maintain the set distance. If the car in front of you slows down or stops, [...]

blog_aqnnp82024-02-05T16:53:08+00:00September 26th, 2019|automotive knowledge, car buying, safety, technology|