Muscle Car Mania | Key Somersworth

Summer isn’t over yet! Stop by Key Auto Center of Somersworth for Muscle Car Mania! Camaro! Mustang! Challenger! If you love it, we have it! Beautiful Muscle at an even Better Price! Check out this video and if you see something you like, comment, call or come visit us on Route 108 in Somersworth NH! 603-742-7400 https://goo.gl/fLRSS

Our Top Five | Most Common Asked Questions When Purchasing A Used Vehicle

1. “Is This Car Good In The Snow?”

If you’re looking for a vehicle with good traction in the snow, we recommend either a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. A vehicle with Rear Wheel Drive is not as reliable in a snow and you may need to buy snow tires soon after your purchase.

2. “How’s the Gas Mileage?”

Gas Mileage is Great! Cars are much more efficient today than they were even five years ago.

3. “How Long Will This Take?”

At Key Auto Center of Somersworth, you will have the full attention from your designated sales person and the management. We pride ourselves in a hassle-free car shopping environment so your time will not be wasted. We provide you with the best numbers up front every time. 

4. “What’s the Warranty?”

All the remaining factory warranty will transfer over to you. Cars that qualify – year 2013 or newer & under 60,000 miles – will have Key Auto’s FREE 6 month, 6,000 miles power train warranty.

5. “What’s My Trade Worth?”

We sell our inventory at actual cash value and therefore, your trade will be worth cash value as well. No games or gimmicks here. Your car is worth what it’s worth; we pride ourselves on getting you the most for your vehicle we can.

If our list didn’t have the information you were looking for, be sure to reach out to us and we will be happy to help you!!

St. Paddy’s Day 2017

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

Here at Key Auto Center of Somersworth, we care about the safety of our customers and that’s why we work hard to get them into a vehicle that makes them feel secure in every way possible.

In honor of today/tonight’s holiday, we would like to share a couple safety tips:

1. If you’re planning to drink, plan to not drive. Make sure to designate a sober driver (designated driver) before tonight’s festivities.
2. If you do not have a designated driver for the evening, do not drive. There are various means of transportation that can bring you home safely! Uber, Lyft, taxi, public transportation.
3. Keep your eyes out for others. If you see someone drinking heavily, make sure that they do not drive. You could save a life!

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Be sure to plan ahead, have fun and look out for others’ safety today/tonight!

4WD vs. AWD

When it comes to buying or leasing a new vehicle for this upcoming winter, your mind might boggle over 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) versus AWD (All Wheel Drive). These two might sound similar and maybe even a bit redundant.

Isn’t four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive the same thing?

Cars, trucks and SUV’s all have four wheels, right?

What’s the difference between AWD and 4WD?

Although their names might sound somewhat similar, they serve different purposes. Key Auto Group wants you to feel safe in any one of our cars, trucks or SUV’s all yearlong, so we thought it’d be best for us to decipher the difference between 4WD and AWD.

4WD or 4X4, is great at distributing power between its front and rear axle. Compared to front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, with 4WD you can trust that each wheel has an equal amount of power. 4WD is best for off-roading and driving through rocky terrain. This might sound plausible for handling snow and icy conditions, but when it comes to traction, 4WD is not the best choice. Because each wheel turns at the same speed, when you turn you can easily lose traction. When a car turns, the inside wheel will slow down before the outside wheel builds traction. A car, truck or SUV with 4WD will not slow down and will simply keep the wheels spinning freely. Having wheels spin freely in snow or over black ice does not sound enjoyable.

4WD Pros:

– Best traction in off-road conditions

– Proven rugged technology

– Great for the fuel economy

4WD Cons:

– Can’t be used in all weather conditions

– Adds weight & complexity to cars

– More expensive than two-wheel drive models

AWD distributes power evenly to each wheel like 4WD except in this case, each wheel provides increased grip and control for all road conditions. AWD may be heavier than 4WD, but the functions you need to handle poor driving conditions are available all the time. Whether it is a sunny day or a blizzard outside, when you have AWD, you can trust that you’ll get to your destination safely.

AWD Pros:

– Provides increased grip & control under ALL road conditions

– Gives sportier handling & traction to a broader range of cars

– Reliable all the time

AWD Cons:

– Increases weight & complexity of vehicles

– Not best for extreme off-road conditions

– Not as great for the fuel economy

Interested in learning more about all-wheel versus four-wheel drive? Contact one of our knowledgeable sales people for more help deciding what kind of vehicle best suits your needs!