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Why look for used cars in Greenville, NC? We’ve got five big benefits you’ll get when you go the non-new route: more You’ll Save Money The most obvious reason to think about a used car is because it will save you money. You Get to Avoid Depreciation New cars depreciate pretty quickly. In fact, in their first four years, they may lose up to 40%of their value. If you go with a car that’s just a few years old, you get to skip much of this depreciation. You Can Pick from a Wide Variety Only a certain number of new cars come out every year. This means that if you want a car for the current model year (or perhaps next year), you won’t have a huge selection. With used cars, however, you can look at a number of years, along with several different makes and models. You Will Still Get Many Advanced Components A lot of people think that they need to buy a new vehicle in order to get state-of-the-art features. The truth is that for years now, cars have come with many advanced components, including smartphone connectivity, touchscreens, and rearview cameras. Even if you look at cars that are three or four years old, you should be able to find these amenities. You May Be Able to Get Warranty Coverage All new cars come with warranties, but even if you go with a used model, you can still get coverage. Certified Pre-Owned Chevy cars come with the remainder of the original six-year/100,000-mile Extended Powertrain Limited warranty, as well as a 12-month/12,000-mile Extended New Car Bumper-to-Bumper Limited warranty. If you’re ready to buy a used car, visit Phelps Chevrolet to see everything in stock.

Happy that the cooler weather has finally arrived? We certainly are. And while temperatures will still be high for a little while, things will get a lot milder as we get deeper into fall. And, because you may be doing a lot more driving thanks in part to school being back in session, you have to make sure your car is ready for the season. Our Chevy service center offers these tips: more Check the Belts and Hoses The rubber that belts and hoses are made of can get damaged when temperatures get high. This is why now is a good idea to see what summer may have done to them. If anything is frayed or cracked, it should be repaired or replaced. Inspect the Battery With colder temperatures coming, that means your battery will need to work harder to get your car started. This is why it is worth having it checked to see what kind of charge it has left. Batteries only typically last about five years before needing to be replaced, which is important to keep in mind. Top Off the Fluids When’s the last time you checked your fluid levels? In order to give you optimal performance, there are many systems in your car that rely on fluids at the proper levels. These include the transmission, brakes, and power steering. You also can’t forget about the coolant and windshield washer fluid. These are just a few of the important service tasks you should think about having done soon. No matter what you need, you can get it at the service center at Phelps Chevrolet in Greenville. Get in touch to schedule an appointment.

If you're ever in a car accident, an infinite amount of questions and concerns flood your mind all at once. It's important to take a deep breath and stay calm so you don’t miss any crucial details. At Phelps Chevrolet, we want to make sure you are prepared for the unexpected, so make sure to follow these Chevy service tips so you are ready. more Post-Accident Step-By-Step Although the last thing your body wants to do is stay calm, you need to keep a level head after you get into a collision. Once you gather your composure, follow these steps: Make sure you and your passengers are not hurt. Exit your vehicle safely and c heck on any other drivers involved. Assess the damage of both vehicles and take pictures. Call the police to file an incident report. Exchange insurance and contact information with the other drivers involved. If there are witnesses, ask them to give you their account of what happened as well as their contact information. Contact your insurance company to file a report. Send them all of the information that you acquired. Have your vehicle towed or safely drive it over to a Chevy body shop. Once you follow these steps, you're good to go. Whether you were the cause of the accident or not, i’s important to follow every step carefully. You want to get it done the right way just like how you want Phelps Chevy to fix your car the right way. After your accident, Phelps Chevrolet will take care of your vehicle and give it the right Chevy parts to fix it up. We're dedicated to getting you back on the road in no time.