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Driving isn’t the only thing you should know how to do when you own a car. Basic vehicle maintenance and repair are also important knowledge to have for your vehicle’s health and your safety.

This is especially true in the unplanned event of a flat tire. That’s why our team at Boch got together to create this step-by-step guide to changing a tire – so that you’ll know what to do when the unexpected happens.

First Things First

Find a safe location.

Reduce your speed slowly and scan your surroundings for some solid, level ground.

Known as the lifeblood of your engine, motor oil is extremely important for your vehicle’s health and performance. It cleans, cools, and lubricates all the parts of your engine so that your vehicle can run at optimum performance. Depending on your vehicle’s needs, you may need to use a conventional, synthetic blend, or a fully synthetic oil.

Nowadays, with the vast improvements in car engines and performance, there’s been an increase in demand for the purest type, synthetic, because it is more effective at reducing engine sludge and improving performance. Synthetic oils contain highly

Buying or leasing a vehicle can be an overwhelming process, especially if it’s your first time. From researching the hundreds of options to preparing your finances, a lot must be considered for such a big investment and lifestyle purchase. And, of course, getting any help paying for your shiny new car or truck is always a plus! Which is probably why you’re considering trading in your old vehicle. So, where do you begin?

Step 1: Price your Trade-in

Firstly, you’ll want to figure out the value of your old vehicle that you plan to trade-in. You can…

There are a lot of opinions flying around about when and why you should trade in a vehicle. It’s like buying a plane ticket – everyone thinks there is one perfect time to do it, one perfect situation.

In truth, there is no perfect time to trade in a vehicle. The amount of fluctuation in the market, demand for used vehicles, and individual factors all have an effect. Everything from driving conditions to upkeep matters – a car driven in the city will take a bit more beating than the same vehicle with the same mileage that has highway miles on…

If you’re looking to buy that new or used car, it’s possible that you’ll be taking out a car loan.

Unfortunately, it costs to borrow money, so in addition to the principal amount you will be paying interest. Interest is expressed in the APR but isn’t quite the same thing.

Knowing some basics about interest and APR is what will help you get the most bang out of your buck when it comes to car loans.

So you’re ready to walk in to one of Boch Automotive Group’s convenient locations and get back on to the streets of Massachusetts in your brand new car. You’re excited for that new car smell, and to have some shiny new metal to show off to the neighborhood. You just can’t wait to pull out of the lot and take your new ride out for a spin.

The last thing you want is to get hung up in the buying process. There’s quite a bit of paperwork to process, I’s to dot and T…