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Keep an eye out.
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Read to stay safe on Halloween night! https://t.co/Q5ZHxaHJaT pic.twitter.com/zbGwD2zJ7K

— NHTSA (@NHTSAgov) October 28, 2016

The big day you've all been waiting for is finally here: Halloween has come to Schenectady. You've been getting your costume ready, stocking up on candy, and planning parties -- but have you taken the necessary safety precautions?

Every year, the NHTSA notes an uptick in drunk driving and traffic fatalities involving pedestrians. How can you help keep your neighborhood streets safe, other than not driving drunk? The NHTSA...

What does it mean to be a "family vehicle"? You know it when you see it, of course, but if you're trying to narrow down your search, what characteristics should you be looking for? We hear this quandary all the time here at Wedekind Motors. But by shopping at our used car dealership in Schenectady, NY, you're already headed in the right direction toward a family-friendly vehicle. Buying used from a trusted seller is a smart way to get a great price on a high-quality vehicle.

Shopping our 2016 used cars is a wise way to go about…

High-quality, high-class, highly accommodating -- the name says it all for the Toyota Highlander. Simply put, this three-row family crossover looks much more expensive than it actually is. It’s a great alternative to the style-stunted minivan or the less spacious midsize SUVs.

While the trend seems to be to downsize, not all of us have the luxury of sacrifice some seats for the sake of fashion. Some drivers genuinely need six, seven, even eight passengers' worth of space because their families or their lifestyles simply can't be accommodated by anything smaller. The Highlander can

Tech may help steer older drivers down a safer road. #carsafety https://t.co/j4pwyWMIKt pic.twitter.com/yTCNHywDzQ

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 7, 2016

Though we may sell used vehicles here at Wedekind Motors, it hasn't stopped us from acquiring the latest innovations in automotive safety. Many of our more recent models, five years old and newer, are equipped with "semi-autonomous" features.

These utilize sensors like radar and cameras, or both, to watch the road for surrounding traffic. Popular examples include blind-spot monitoring, which will give an audible

They say it's important to change your oil on schedule, or you risk wearing out your engine. But what exactly makes oil so important? What does it do?

Check out the video that shows you the inside of an engine, and takes you along for the ride as oil does all the things your car relies on it to do.

Engine oil starts off in the sump tank (oil pan), which is where your oil goes in, and comes out during changes. It is picked up by the oil pump, and then it travels through the filter, to remove…

When the Pokémon Go app first launched in July, nobody could have foreseen how popular it would become. With millions of players, the game has proved to hold dangers, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurial spirits.

One of the greatest hazards of the game so far has been people trying to play while driving. If texting impairs you as much, or more, than being drunk while you drive, just imagine trying to throw a perfect curveball at a Pikachu as you speed down the interstate.

Nope. No. No way. Nope.

However, the fact is, the game is easier to…

Ever wonder how professional car reviewers, like Micah Muzio of Kelley Blue Book, do it? They drive so many vehicles for a relatively short time, and can tell you just about everything you need to know about them.

Part of it is experience and a broad base of knowledge about the automotive world, but some of it you can learn, and apply to your next test drive.

Split your test drive between the road, and the parking lot, advices Muzio. While still in the dealership lot...

• Sit in each seat and test for comfort and support. "Is this somewhere where…

With plenty of warm weather ahead and the end of your work week fast approaching, your mind is probably racing with summer plans for fun in the sun and outings with the family. However, if your current vehicle is looking a little haggard after the long, cold winter we had this past year, it may well be time for an upgrade. Now, budgeting for summer vacations with the family and saving for a new car are often two competing interests, but with our extensive inventory of quality pre-owned vehicles available at competitive prices, 

Why rely on national chain garages and major dealerships the best price on a used auto? Trust your friends at Wedekind. At Wedekind Motors, we offer drivers across the Schenectady region with the highest quality used vehicles in the region. If you're a first-time buyer, head of a growing family or a new professional just starting out your career, Wedekind Motors invites you to explore our expansive inventory of used cars, trucks and SUVs.
 

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited LT		Price: $14,996.00

No devices and using a crosswalk – #TheBeatles #AbbeyRoad cover gets a star in our book! #EveryoneIsAPedestrian pic.twitter.com/0KPdHBEl10

— NHTSA (@NHTSAgov) May 9, 2016

Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tweeted out the album cover of Abbey Road. The Beatles, they suggest, are modeling good behavior.

None are texting, taking a call, or wearing headphones, and they are using the designated crosswalk.

Safety organizations like the NHTSA have been fighting a nasty trend lately, using the hashtag #EveryoneIsAPedestrian.