Great Vehicles for Pet Lovers

PET LOVERS REJOICE

Nobody likes being cramped up or uncomfortable, not even your pets. Finding the right vehicle for yourself and for your pets can be a hard thing to do, but today we'll share a few brilliant vehicles that you and your furry friends will love. 

These vehicles have been found to be the most popular among the animal lovers. While they may not  be what your expecting, they do provide great options while not breaking the bank. 

1. Ford Mustang Convertible

Every dog loves to hold their face out the window and have the wind air-dry the slobber from their mouth at 60 mph. Dog heaven. It doesn't get much better than this for your loyal companion in a Mustang Convertible. Admit it, you love the feeling just as much as your four legged friend does. 

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2. Toyota Prius

This vehicle is the perfect blend of space for those smaller to medium sized pets and fuel economy. The Prius has a large amount of room considering its overall size. When you add up how much money you'll be saving from the gas station as well, Sparky may be getting a new tennis ball at the end of the day. 

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3. Ford Escape

Offering room for pets and the family, the Escape can do both. With 4 wheel drive handy, that family hike up the mountains with the pooch is no longer a hassle. Get the family, throw in some lunch and you have a day of fun ahead. 

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4. Honda CR-V

An animal lovers vehicle. With the CR-V's spacious interior, you can take all your canine friends in the neighborhood for a joy ride with the back seat down. With good mpg and 4 wheel drive, you're ready for anything. 

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5. Toyota Avalon

Time for a ride with comfort and luxury. No more chilly rides for you and your small friends with heated seats and quality materials. Great mpg follows you on the highway along with amazing comfort in the touring package, meaning those long road trips are no longer a struggle but a nice get-away.

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Best Price, Fuel Efficiency, Safety and Value Vehicles

BEST CARS FOR

SAFETY

VALUE

PRICE

MPG

With so many options to choose from and so many variables to consider, shopping for cars can be stressful. You want a vehicle that is safe, reliable, holds its value, gets great gas millage and all for an amazing price. Is that to much to ask? We don't think it is. So we put together a list of vehicles that will meet all your needs and wants. 

HYBRIDS:
Toyota Prius 2009   $14,995

If above all else, fuel efficiency is the main priority, the Toyota Prius is the way to go. Being the best in its class for mpg (Averaging 48 mpg), 5 Star safety rating, and low depreciation. With the Prius usually being packed with the latest technology, it's not to shabby for the techno-geeks as well.

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Honda Insight Hatchback 2010   $15,695
Loyal Honda fans will love the alternative to the Prius with the Insight. ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. We recognize that's a mouthful) acknowledges the Insight for being one of the most environmentally responsible vehicles available. With reliability you can trust and low maintenance, this a valuable vehicle.

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SEDANS
Honda Civic 2010   $14,995
The Honda Civic has been a consumer favorite for decades, and for a very good reason. Small, versatile, and constantly improving in every aspect. The Civic is still mpg friendly with 25/35 city/highway, comfortable styling, built with quality materials and depreciation is almost nonexistent (might be a little stretch but it's humorously true).

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Hyundai Elantra 2008    $9,795
Competitive price, long warranty, responsive handling and a well built economy car is what describes the Elantra over numerous reviews. With the Hyundai quality and reliability on the rise for the past years, Hyundai is becoming a force to be reckoned with. For the price, it really is hard to beat.

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Stay tuned for a list of bigger vehicles in the upcoming week!

Top 3 Vehicles for Safety

As technology improves throughout the years, so does our cars. Vehicle safety ratings has increased in the past few years, meeting the mark of IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). These cars have been ranked "Good", (compared to Good, Acceptable, Average, Poor) in nearly every area of crash test reports. 

Cross referencing reports from Consumer Reports, Forbe, Edmunds and more we have found these three vehicles to make the top of each list. 

#1 Acura TL 2007

The Acura TL scored extremely well in nearly every measure. From leg/foot protection to the safety cage, this car was built with protection in mind. The TL also includes side airbags, daytime running lights and electronic stability control. 

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#2 Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class

According to USA NEWS- Vehicle Rankings and Reviews, the C-Class received a 9.6/10 on the safety and reliability ratings report. Cars.com has shared the C-Class ratings in the top category of "Good" as well. With the added ratings of increased neck and head protection as well, this vehicles represents very reliable protection. 

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#3 Honda Pilot 2004 

Safety rankings averaged anywhere from 9.2-9.5/10 among all major car review websites. These websites promoted the Pilots excessive ability to protect the driver and front passenger. Among the more affordable and mid-sized SUV's, the Honda Pilot is a great vehicle for many reasons. 

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Remember to drive safely and responsibly. 

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Top 5 Cars for College Grads

For the graduating class of 2013, these two things are most likely to be on their priority list.

1. New Career
2. New Car

Here at Valley Motors we can't help much with your career decisions, however, we can help you with finding the best cars for your future! Today we provide a list of 5 cars that have been recommended by various sources that suggest the best vehicles for college grads and their new adventures. 

1. Honda Civic 2010 Sedan. 

Comfortable, Fuel Economy, and Quality Build. These are the main reasons why a grad would want to go with the Honda Civic. Knowing that the option of cruising across the country for a future job in this reliable car is appealing. 

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2. Toyota Prius 2009 

Fuel Economy really doesn't get any better than this. If you're taking a new job that suggests a lot of travel, the Toyota Prius is for you. With a great amount of interior space, not to mention all the latest high tech gadgets involved, the Prius would be the best traveling companion. 

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#3 Hyundai Elantra 2008 

Hyundai continues to climb the ladder in the auto industry. With the solid handling, reliability and great warranty this car provides, it's hard to go wrong with the Hyundai Elantra. Not to mention that the price on these vehicles are more attractive than other competitors as well. 

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#4 Ford Mustang 2003 Convertible 

What's better than riding in some powerful American Muscle with the wind in your hair? I can't think of much. The availability of jumping from a V6 to V8 for some more horses isn't out of the question either. Reliability on these muscle machines are solid and mpg isn't as bad as you might think. 

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#5 Mazda MAZDA6 2007

While it isn't a sports car, it's still well recognized as a fun to drive, smooth but powerful, type of vehicle. Again, it represents solid mpg and reliability as well. Making it yet another great choice for a college grad. 

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Traveling on Memorial Day Weekend

TIPS FOR TRAVELING

Taking advantage of that extra day off this weekend sounds great. It opens up possibilities to visit family, experience the great out doors, or taking time off for a mini vacation. Whatever the reason is for your holiday travels, please remember to drive safe this weekend.

Taking precautions before you leave this weekend could be the difference between a happy get-a-way or a weekend disaster. Here are the easiest ways to prevent those pesky, problematic issues.

• Check your battery, especially if its a few years old
• Top off fluids
• Check the tire pressure 

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Looking at your weekend budget would be wise for fellow vacationers this weekend as well. This doesn't mean you have to find a use for every penny but a good overall understanding of hotel and restaurant prices would be a great head start. As you have heard, time is money, and thinking that way on the road wouldn't hurt. Traveling during off hours of the day would save you time on the highway and freeway, meaning better mpg, translating into more money in your tank. 

Last of all, preparing for the future weather forecasts is a must. Mother Nature tends to have a sense of humor during the days we plan special events. Being prepared for anything would keep that vacation smile on your face for the whole weekend.

Relax, enjoy your time off and celebrate the holiday weekend the best way you know how! 

The Unstoppable "Tweel" Tire

New airless tires. What is this nonsense?

Michelin announced this airless tire called, the "Tweel". 

This tire could be the next revolutionary step in the tire industry. 

Checking the tire pressure can be a nuisance. Most of us don't check our tire pressure near as much as we should these days. With our busy schedules and rushing out the door every minute most of us are happy to find enough time to fill up the gas tank! With an airless tire, well, obviously you don't have to worry about that anymore.

Pneumatic (your regular tires) tires are always changing. Tire pressure slowly goes down over time, the temperature is a constant variable, and who knows when your going to drive over a nail. With "Tweels" under your vehicle, you wont have to worry about that nail anymore. Solid performance overall.

However this new evolution of the wheel is still in development and is not perfect. At speeds of 50+ mph there is an increased change of vibration, which is worth mentioning for safety reasons. At higher speeds there is also an increased overall temperature of the tire as well. As you can see there are a few bugs to be worked out, but there are more companies competing than just Michelin on this concept. 

To read more about the Tweel check it out here.

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Tips & Tricks for High School Grads

High School graduation is almost here! Along with the celebration of high school graduation comes more inexperienced drivers on the road. This post isn't about dissing those new drivers that might be reading this today, but more of a quick help guide. 

Police Officers

Getting pulled over by an officer has to be one of the most traumatic things that could ever happen to a teenager, I am sure of it. I have seen crying, cursing, and deep depression take place of a teenagers mind all at once before the officer even gets to the window! As funny as it may be at times, i'm sure preventing this event would make many more teenagers happy. 

• Speeding. In the biggest of cities, officers are not worried about people getting the best mpg or beating the clock on freeways. Instead, they are worried about "Millage Death Rate" which is how many people die on the freeway per mile. When you look at speeding in the cost of death, the reward of being somewhere merely minutes before doesn't seem as great anymore. Besides, if you don't speed 10+ over the speed limit you don't have to worry about cops or dying and can think about driving safely to that amazing boy/girlfriends house! 
• Cellphones: It's not that hard, really. Texting shouldn't be happening we all know this. Depending on your location phone calls may be out of the question as well. That is, unless, you have a car that's capable of hands-free-bluetooth. This is an easy way to get pulled over. 
• Road RAGE! Yes, even the most petite of young women can be a force to recon with when she's behind the wheel of a Ford-150 or one of these bad boys.. "That guy just cut me off!" or "That dummy didn't even see ME!" are common reasons why drivers get mad. To show them a lesson you race right up against their rear bumper going 85 mph with eye's wide and bloodshot yelling profanities. This is only going to get you a lovely conversation with an officer or dead on the side of the highway. Please, just breath a few times, sing a happy song and continue driving. If you're the one that encourages road rage because of your own absentmindedness, make a big "SORRY" sign on a piece of paper with rainbows and butterflies and hold that up to your window. I'm sure all road rage will dissipate in seconds when they see that wonderful little board of yours. 

Overall, most of you young drivers will learn quickly and become great drivers soon enough. Please be  careful out there and have fun! 

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Special thanks to edmunds.com. To learn more about these tips and tricks visit here. 

Top 3 Sedans for Big and Tall Drivers

Lets face it, squeezing into a smaller car can be a pain. The previous thoughts of sacrificing a little leg room for mpg and reliability on that older car is probably a decision that you are regretting by now. I am here to tell you today that you do not need to sacrifice any longer! With these three vehicles, the luxury of legroom isn't as far off as you thought... 

#1 Nissan Altima Sedan of 2010. 

The leg room this sedan offers for the driver, rivals the leg room of a backseat passenger in a Limo. It is simply spacious. Combining the versatile steering wheel and seat options, everyone can find their perfect fit. With it being a reliable car and averaging 23/32 mpg this would be an ideal vehicle for everyone. 

(36" inseam here people, this car has legroom!) 

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#2 Chrysler 300 Sedan of 2006

Luxury and bold styling have combined to make the Chrysler 300 one of the best vehicles for giants out there. The Chrysler 300 also rates high on safety features as well, adding some peace of mind. 

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#3 Lexus ES 350 Sedan of 2010

The cream of the crop for those wanting a spacious interior and advanced styling. Powerful, smooth, and high quality materials all describe this Lexus ES perfectly. Although the price is a bit higher than the previous two vehicles, the silky dynamic feel of the Lexus ES seems to melt those numbers away...

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They they are! The Top 3 Sedans for Big and Tall Drivers. 

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