Braxton Automotive

For today's #TBT we blow back to 1936 and the invention of the aptly named Drunkometer, forerunner of the modern day breathalyzer, which shows potential driver impairment by measuring blood alcohol content. (Field sobriety tests were first used in 1981.) A gentle reminder from all of us that July 4th is the deadliest holiday for drunk driving fatalities, so drive with caution, have a fun holiday weekend and thank you for not drinking and driving.

The average age of our cars is 11.8 years, an all time high. 3 simple ways to make your vehicle last longer: keep it clean, start slow and, uh, lighten your load!

Today's funny bumper sticker: "It's not leaking oil. It's sweating power." :) Have a safe Monday!

Smile - it's FRIDAY! :) Have a great weekend!

What is your car worth? For #TBT we travel back to 1926 to find the answer, with help from Les Kelley, who published the first Kelley Blue Book. Kelly used data collected from his California dealership to create what would eventually become a standard guide in automotive trade in determining car value. Do you know the KBB value of your car?

Another friendly reminder that signaling saves lives!

Today's funny bumper sticker: "Now that we all know how to wash our hands, next week: turn signals." :) Have a safe Monday!

For #TBT we celebrate a roomier and boxier revolution with the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, the first American minivan. Conceived by Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca, the minivan changed the car industry, as baby boomers with big families made them huge sellers. What was your first minivan?

Want to avoid premature engine wear (and failure)? Here are 5 things that toast your car. 1. Quick accelerating and braking. 2. Excessive speeding. 3. Forgetting, avoiding or delaying fluid services. 4. Running your gas tank to empty. 5. Using cheap parts.

Today's funny bumper sticker: "I do all my own stunts, but never intentionally." :) Have a safe Monday!