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How one Utah dealer is beating the parts shortage slowing new car availability

Not long ago, cars were relatively simple machines. As recently as the early 2000s, most cars had only a handful of electronic control units, or ECUs as they're referred to. These tiny control units use semiconductor microchips to moderate various functions of the engine and other electronics of the vehicle. Today, vehicles can have dozens of ECUs and even more semiconductor chips.

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Need a family-size SUV? Volkswagen Atlas should be at the top of your list

When buyers speak, Volkswagen listens. When the Volkswagen Atlas was introduced, it debuted with an obvious dedication to space, comfort, and value. Five years later, the Atlas has been a widespread success, with robust sales numbers confirming Volkswagen's intuition about developing a large SUV for the United States market.

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5 tips to help your car make it to 200,000 miles or more

Most owners change out cars every few years, but with increased economic uncertainties, many would-be buyers want to get their ride to last as long as possible. Which makes sense. Between higher interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues, many drivers want to wait to see if circumstances improve before jumping into the vehicle marketplace.

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5 tips for ordering a new car

2021 was rough for automotive manufacturers, and it's not looking to improve anytime soon. Motor Trend reports that 11.3 million global units were lost in 2021 because of parts shortages, and the impact could be another 7 million units in 2022 and 1.6 million in 2023. Economists at Cox Automotive do not expect the wholesale car market to reach pre-pandemic and pre-chip crisis levels until at least 2025.

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5 reasons you should get your car or truck serviced at a dealership

Your car requires regular maintenance if you hope to keep it on the road for the long haul. With shops on every corner, it can be hard to know where to take your vehicle for service. Sure, you might save a little time by taking it to the closest place, but taking it to a certified dealership's service center, like those at Ken Garff dealerships, might just be the best decision you could make for your car's care.

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A beginner's guide to car buying

Buying a car is a big deal. Few other purchases are as expensive as buying a car. Choose well and you can have years of reliable transportation, safety and enjoyment. Choose poorly and your experience can be far less satisfying.

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