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New App Could Help Keep Your Teenage Driver Safe

Posted by Poquet Auto on Mar 26, 2015 5:00:33 AM

We’ve never met a parent who isn’t nervous about their teenager reaching driving age. And their fears are legitimate. The CDC reports that:

  • Teens are more likely than older drivers to speed.
  • Teens are least likely to wear seat belts.
  • Teens are most likely to crash during the first few months of licensure.
  • The presence of passengers increases the risk of teen driving accidents.

That’s why researchers at the University of Minnesota have spent the last ten years developing a smartphone app that could help keep your teen driver safe on the road.

Want to Know How We Pick Our Cars? Here's the inside scoop.

Posted by Poquet Auto on Mar 19, 2015 4:24:57 AM

If you’ve purchased a car from us before, you know that quality is our highest priority. We work hard to make sure every vehicle in our inventory is a high-value choice we’d be proud to own ourselves. So how do we find these cars? Where do they come from? How do we decide whether or not to buy them? These are questions we hear pretty often, so we thought we’d answer them here…

Pothole Season Ahead!: Tips for Protecting Your Vehicle

Posted by Poquet Auto on Mar 12, 2015 4:30:05 AM

It’s a familiar springtime experience here in Minnesota - you’re driving along in your beloved car when you feel your tire CLUNK into a large, deep pothole. Most of the time, you recover yourself, drive on, and everything’s fine. But all too many of us know that potholes can cause major damage to our cars.

Cars of The Fast and the Furious [Infographic]

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 26, 2015 3:06:48 AM

The Fast and the Furious is, no doubt, one of the top performing auto and street racing movie sagas ever made. From the thrilling release of the first film in 2001, to the bittersweet anticipation of Fast & Furious 7 in April, fans have loved the dynamic cast, fast action and incredible cars.

Here’s a look at some of the most impressive cars featured in the Fast and Furious movies…

Parking Tips and Hacks (including flawless parallel parking)

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 19, 2015 3:20:23 AM

Ever feel the white-knuckle frustration of trying to parallel park into a tight spot on a busy street? Trying to squeeze into that spot when motorists are lined up behind you is not a fun task.

But there are a few tips and tricks you can use to help make the whole process go a lot more smoothly.

Take a look at these parking tips and hacks

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Features: M sport, navigation, panoramic roof, leather, heated front/rear seats, heated steering wheel, premium pkg, cold weather pkg, Harman Kardon sound, power liftgate, rear camera.

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2016 Land Rover LR4 HSE Silver Edition

This stunning 2016 Land Rover LR4 HSE Silver Edition has only 28,337 miles and an original sticker price of $60,495!

Features: Navigation, Dual Moonroof, Leather, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, BLIS, Meridian Sound, Climate Comfort Pkg, 3rd Row, Surround View Camera

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2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport

You are viewing an impeccable Alfa Rosso Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD that has $1,500 worth of options, only 3,300 miles, and an original sticker price of $43,340! 

Features and options are: Cold Weather pkg, Hated Front Seats, Leather Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Satellite Radio (subscription required), Red Brake Calipers, and a Rear Camera.

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