For all the advantages of buying a used car instead of a new model, warranty coverage can be a bit trickier with a pre-owned purchase. Of course, at Hertz Car Sales, our 12-month / 12,000-mile limited powertrain warranty comes standard with every vehicle. But when buying any vehicle, you may want to consider adding extended warranty coverage to your purchase. There are several reasons this is a great idea, so read through these tips below to see if an extended warranty makes sense for you.

After how much you've invested in the car you drive – from its down payment, to its monthly costs, insurance, registration and taxes – the last thing you want to do is spend anything on maintenance and repairs. But by keeping up on routine vehicle maintenance, you'll get the most out of your car, truck or SUV for a longer period compared to just driving a vehicle to the ground. Keep up with both the factory recommended maintenance schedule your vehicle probably comes with and heed the advice of the service professionals you trust.

With the millions of car owners just in our country alone, there's undoubtedly an enormous range of the levels of general cleanliness inside each vehicle. But nowadays, as more people are smartly taking added precautions when it comes to hand washing, personal hygiene, and the cleaning of personal property, there are simple steps toward safely sanitizing your car, truck, or SUV, inside and out. There are all kinds of contact points in and outside of any vehicle that drivers and passengers touch, often without putting much thought into it.

As the warmer weather approaches, it's a great time of the year to consider the kinds of springtime maintenance your vehicle might need to get ready for your travels moving forward. Outside of buying an affordable and high-quality used car for your travels in springtime and beyond, you'll want to have your current vehicle checked over by a trusted service professional or team so everything works perfectly and looks clean and fresh. Check out this handy checklist of spring maintenance work for your car, and make sure the next few months and the upcoming summer are safe and…

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If you're driving around during winter in many parts of the U.S., and let's be honest, pretty much all of Canada, you'll want to keep in mind some helpful driving tips in order to get from Point A to Point B safe and sound. An important winter driving tip is keeping the right gear and equipment in your car if you're regularly traveling through rough weather. Check out these five important things to keep in your car during winter and see if your car has what it needs before you head out during the wintertime…

Beyond having the right kind of car with the setup to help you navigate the worst winter weather patterns out on the road, keeping in mind safe and attentive driving habits can prevent accidents during the cold months in your area. When roads get slick with ice, rain or snow, and with added complications from plows, salt trucks and other seasonal public works vehicles, you'll want to have both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road in every situation. For a quick starter on winter driving, follow these five helpful tips:

?It's that time of the year again when you're starting to think about schedules and getting around your area safely, especially when it comes to driving your kids and other students around. Whether it's the teenagers in your family driving themselves and their friends to school, or if you're playing the role of chauffeur, you'll want to be prepared before the opening bells ring this month. To help you out during this end-of-summer planning, we've offered some helpful tips for your back-to-school carpooling.

If you live in an area where winters make driving a little slower and trickier, you have a whole other set of factors to consider when shopping for your next vehicle. Being ready for the worst of winter weather with a 4x4 or AWD-capable vehicle is a great place to start, but you'll also want to consider all-weather performance, safety tech that gives you an assist when driving on snow- or ice-slicked roads and the kind of cabin that keeps everyone warm and comfortable.

When you're shopping for any kind of car, you'll see plenty of language regarding warranties, extended warranties and coverage of that type. What does that mean for you when you decide to shop for a used car? There's a lot that goes into figuring out what kind of warranty on a used car works for you, and if that's even an option as you select a pre-owned vehicle for your travels. Read on below for some helpful information and tips about warranties when shopping for a used car.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Seriously though, I like to keep things upbeat while keeping you informed about how to take care of your current car or find your next amazing automobile here at Hertz Car Sales. But it’s come to our attention that a situation is forming around us… traffic accidents are occurring at an increased rate, 8% to be exact (thanks Motor Trend).

Automotive safety technology is continuing to advance, but at the same time we’re continuing to be more distracted. More distracted by continued developments is smartphone technology, like Snapchat, Twitter…