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The 2022 GMC Terrain is a four-door small SUV. The SUV is well-known for its roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy. Click on our blog to take look at some of the impressive features of the 2022 Terrain.

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Maintaining your car in peak condition and making it last longer means taking care of issues before they lead to expensive repairs. The best way to avoid problems with your car is through scheduled maintenance. Click to read our blog about four benefits of having a diagnostic done.  

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American Auto Trail-St. Louis, Memphis & Southeastern Railroad (Corning to Pocahontas AR)

American Auto Trail-St. Louis, Memphis & Southeastern Railroad (Corning to Pocahontas AR) https://youtu.be/GiM3Lc9xLNo This American auto trail explores along the Black River in northeastern Arkansas, from Corning to Pocahontas.

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Auto Hail Repair International, PDR.

If you need hail repair, PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) International can help you out. PDR International is located in Little Rock, AR.

How it works:

No money is owed upfront or on the back end. The only way money would be owed is if you pull your vehicle out during the repair work session.

Hail damage must have occurred within the last 2 years to be eligible.

The car/truck must be 2014 or newer.

It takes about 10 minutes to file a claim.

It takes 2 to 4 weeks after you file the claim, depending on your insurance company, to get it approved.

Once approved, it takes about 1 to 3 days to get your vehicle repaired.

Rentals are available through either a company vehicle or Enterprise. A $50 deposit fee is required for Enterprise, but you will get that back after the vehicle is returned.

Total damage must be assessed to be $1,000 or less. If it's a bit over, we can still see if it qualifies.

To get assessed, it's better to book an appointment and come to the local shop because hail damage is more detectable under a light in a dark place. This ensures that all damages are highlighted, including those not visible in sunlight.

If you are interested, please check put the website provided.

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In Arkansas, every motor vehicle operating on the roads has to be covered by car insurance. Fortunately, the premiums in this state are below the national average, so they won’t break the bank. Click on our blog to learn about the 3 things you should know about getting car insurance. 

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Your Kia’s electrical system includes the alternator, starter, and battery. When any one of these components malfunctions, fails, or breaks, you will experience all kinds of vehicle issues. Click to read our blog about the signs your car could be having electrical issues. 

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For such a seemingly simple component of your car, a faulty air filter can cause a surprising amount of damage. When a car air filter gets clogged up, your engine becomes starved of oxygen. This leads to an imbalance of fuel and air inside your combustion chambers with all sorts of ensuing problems. Click to read our blog about the signs you need a new car air filter. 

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Electrical problems are a headache for any driver and will cause additional problems if they aren’t repaired. Fortunately, your Hyundai dealer in Fayetteville, AR, has highly-trained technicians to fix these problems for you. Click to read our blog about some signs that your car could have an electrical problem.

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Regular car inspections from the qualified technicians are essential to ensure all the systems and components in your vehicle are in good working condition. Volkswagen technicians can perform thorough inspections and will find minor issues and perform the necessary repairs before it causes further damage, saving you time and money. Click on our blog to keep on reading.

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Checking your tire pressure is easy and can save you a lot of hassle. Tire pressure is important because it affects your car’s safety, fuel economy, and ride quality. If you don’t check your tire pressure regularly, you risk getting a flat or damaging your tires. Check out our blog with tips on how to check tire pressure.

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We know how you feel if your car has been in an accident. We also know that you want to have your car repaired perfectly. Click to read our blog about how your local Chevrolet dealer can provide a quality collision repair for you. 

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Routine car inspections are the only way to ensure your safety behind the wheel of your Buick or GMC. Regular inspections from the certified technicians at your Buick dealer will ensure that minor issues are detected early, repaired expertly, and ensure your Buick Encore or GMC Terrain always performs optimally. Click on our blog to keep reading!

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The battery, alternator, and starter are all part of your cars electrical system. When your car has an electrical problem, you’ll experience an array of issues. Diagnosing electrical problems is complex, but the highly qualified technicians at your Hyundai dealer will pinpoint the issue fast and perform expert repairs. Click on our blog to learn more. 

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American Auto Trail-St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway (Hoxie to Tuckerman AR)

American Auto Trail-St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway (Hoxie to Tuckerman AR) https://youtu.be/l2DvhtF2xu0 This American auto trail explores the old route of U.S. Highway 67 in northeastern Arkansas, from Hoxie to Tuckerman.

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Oldsmobile’s Experimental ’66 Toronado Station Wagon

What if Oldsmobile produced a Toronado station wagon? General Motors was intrigued enough by the idea to build a prototype or two.

It’s only natural that General Motors and its Oldsmobile division would seek out additional applications for the advanced front-wheel drive unit designed for the 1966 Toronado. Known internally at GM as the Unitized Power Package or UPP, the powertrain module was a tidy, versatile package, and surely a bundle had been invested in its development. The next application following the Toronado, of course, was the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado. And since one great benefit of the UPP front-drive system was that it allowed a low, flat floor, another use that easily came to mind was a station wagon.

By March of 1966, the GM design had a full-sized studio model ready for display at the Tech Center’s styling court (above). As we can see, this was essentially a European-style shooting brake adaptation of the production Toronado coupe. Sporty, yes, but the two-door wagon didn’t offer much more in the way of useful interior volume over the standard Toronado.

Taking a more practical approach, GM built a full-sized, four-door wagon prototype using the Toronado drive unit and front-end sheet metal. But at the time, Oldsmobile didn’t offer a full-size wagon—its largest wagon was the Vista Cruiser, based on a stretched  A-body intermediate platform. So a Pontiac full-sized wagon body shell, from the firewall back, was merged with the Toronado front clip. As the photos show, the Olds/Pontiac mashup was more of a basic proof-of-concept rather than a finished prototype. The tail lamps fit oddly and the front and rear wheel openings don’t match at all.

Leading automotive historian Michael Lamm, writing in the late, great magazine Special Interest Autos (July-Aug 1978) reported that in fact, several of these experimental front-drive wagons were constructed. Mr. Lamm also noted that GM styling vice president Bill Mitchell raved about the flat, unobtructed floors, and he included this awesome Mitchell quote: “With the tailgate down, you could run a motorscooter into it.”  But as we now know, the front-drive, Toronado-derived station wagon was never sent into production—though the UPP was later used to power the 1973-78 GMC Motor Home.

There was another Toronado station wagon, not that Oldsmobile had any direct involvement. In 1968-70, American Quality Coach of Blytheville, Arkansas produced the AQC Jetway 707 airport limousine. A Toronado with its wheelbase extended five and a half feet, it sported tandem rear axles, five doors per side, and a Vista Cruiser-ish station wagon roof. Somewhere between 52 and 150 of these behemoths were reportedly built, various sources say, and a number of them are still around.

1968-70, American Quality Coach