Lauren Wants To Know

When you pull into a gas station, you use the same ‘level’ of gas each time. Have you ever wondered why there’s so many to choose from? Have you ever wondered what it all meant? Well, a young gentlemen tweeted me, asking this very question. And after speaking to one of my service writers here read more >>

I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to drive all sorts of makes and models of vehicles. And I will tell you this: They all drive differently, they all feel different and they all brake differently. It is important to know this! Because when it comes to checking your brakes, each vehicle will vary, as will each read more >>

We spotted this Camaro at the Kansas City Auto Show this year. Luckily, we got to take it home! This specific edition is only available thru May 4th. Why? Because it has a limited-edition color, only made in the 1LT package called Synergy Green Metallic. The Camaro has such a distinct design: Clean, striking features read more >>

Recall: To request return (of a product) to the manufacturer, as for necessary repairs or adjustments. It’s not just one car company all over the news lately — all vehicle makes and models face the threat of a recall. But, I don’t want you to worry — it can be fixed! There are several ways read more >>

First, let’s talk about the facts. Most new cars come with a manufacturer’s warranty and a powertrain warranty. Here’s some basics: General warranty (a.k.a. bumper-to-bumper): This is a basic warranty that covers repairs and parts and labor, to correct any problems in material or workmanship. Basically, if it is a manufacturer defect (mis-designed, mis-built, mis-installed) this read more >>

I’ve heard it hundreds of times … “walking into a dealership is intimidating.” And I can understand. Any unfamiliar territory can be a little unsettling. But I am here to show you that our dealerships aren’t that way at all. Check out this video we made about one of the McCarthy dealerships. Growing up in read more >>

With gas prices fluctuating and a hot demand for SUVs and crossover vehicles, fuel efficiency is very important. Whether you drive a monster Silverado Heavy Duty or a petite Hyundai accent, saving is still saving! Here’s some tips on how to drive more efficiently — and save some money on gas: Drive Smart: Heavy accelerating read more >>

For all you Chevy Gals out there, this night is yours! I will be hosting another meetup at the end of the month. Healthy Car Healthy You When: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 Where: McCarthy Chevrolet - 675 N Rawhide Olathe, KS 66061 The first 20 RSVPs on the Facebook event page will read more >>

A typical day finds me doing this … I decided to record one and here’s what happened… 7:30 AM: My iPhone alarm sounds! After a couple hits to the snooze button, I’m up and at ‘em! 8:30 AM: This is the “designated time” to leave my house! On my way to work … Without my read more >>

With the endless information on the internet how can you determine who’s telling the truth? I’ve always been a believer in ‘following your instincts’ because they’re usually right. But when selling, trading in and buying a car, who do you trust? Based on what I’ve learned from hanging around the store, read in reports and read more >>

So tell me the difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive … because I could’ve sworn they were the same! Au contraire! First, let’s talk about four-wheel drive (4WD). This drive allows the driver to switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel mode, depending on your driving situation. And there are two settings for 4WD: High read more >>

When you say electric vehicle, do you mean a little remote control car like when we were kids? It just doesn’t seem possible to have a vehicle run solely on electricity. When are we going to start flying to work? Back to future, here we come! Lately it seems that everyone is going green! So read more >>

Who leases a car and why? Leasing allows you freedom to have a new vehicle every 2 or 3 years, while protecting you against negative equity. In the event your vehicle loses value, the lease guarantees a residual amount of worth at the end of term. (FYI – If the vehicle is worth more than read more >>

Wowzer! I gotta tell ya, the 2010 Nissan Maxima is quite a vehicle. Not only is the ‘look’ of it cool, but there are more bells and whistles on this car than I know what to do with! Whoever designed the new Maxima, took a lot of time in creating a design of convenience and read more >>

Let me ask you this … are you more apt to go to the dealership or an auto repair chain when you need service?  How about for an oil change? I think it’s important to share some common myths about dealerships and oil change centers. Myth #1 : Oil changes are cheaper at an oil read more >>