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Fuel Saving Tips and Tricks!

2022-04-01T01:19:31+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Every little thing helps with gas prices as high as they are these days, so here are some tips to help save some fuel! 1. Avoid idle time. If you’re going to be waiting more than a minute or two, shut the engine off. When you’re idling your engine, you’re getting zero miles per gallon. 2. Don’t “warm up” or “cool off” your vehicle. Yes, it gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter – but letting your vehicle run for 5-10 minutes before driving is a complete waste of gasoline. Again, you’re getting zero miles per gallon if the [...]

Types of At-Home EV Chargers Explained

2022-03-10T21:00:38+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Level 1 Chargers Use a common three-prong (NEMA 5-15) 120-volt AC electrical outlet found in North America. Provide 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging, or about 40 miles of range on an overnight charge. Most electric cars include this charger, so no additional equipment will need installing. Level 2 Chargers Use 240-volt AC electrical service typically found in households for appliances such as electric dryers. Can deliver 25 to 35 miles of range per hour of charging with a 30-amp unit and a higher rate using chargers that feature greater power delivery, such as 32-, 40- [...]

This Tesla Model S is Waiting for You!

2022-02-24T15:36:27+00:00California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego, Tesla|

Our amazing One Owner 2018 Tesla Model S 100D AWD Hatchback is brought to you in Silver Metallic. Powered by an all Electric system that offers 518hp makes this about one of the fastest launching Sedans on the planet send you to 60mph in seconds while connected to a single-speed transmission to provide you with an excellent traveling companion. Enjoy brisk acceleration that will get your heart pumping, along with an estimated driving range of near 315 miles and peaks at 155mph with this All Wheel Drive combination. There's just nothing else quite like our Model S with sleek lines [...]

HEMI Power and Jeep Style!

2022-01-27T15:55:46+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Mind-Blowing Power! Our 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD shown in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat is a scarce machine. Powered by a 6.4 Liter HEMI V8 offering 475hp managed by an innovative 8 Speed Automatic transmission. This Four Wheel Drive SUV shows impressive acceleration with huge Brembo brakes, SRT wheels, LED lighting, quad exhaust, panoramic sunroof, and superior suspension. The performance of this Jeep is like nothing you've ever experienced. The SRT8 is upscale with premium two-tone leather heated/cooled front seating, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a 19 speaker sound system with three subs, and a high voltage [...]

Is the Power Grid Ready for an Electric Fleet?

2022-01-27T15:41:24+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

With the electric vehicle push happening sooner than later, many are wondering if the US power grid can keep up! Here are some things experts are saying! If every American switched over to an electric passenger vehicle, analysts have estimated, the United States could end up using roughly 25 percent more electricity than it does today. To handle that, utilities will likely need to build a lot of new power plants and upgrade their transmission networks. There’s good news, too. In 2018, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute looked at what a shift to electric vehicles would [...]

This Challenger Gets the Blood Pumping! Check it Out!

2021-12-29T13:58:44+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Amazingly, our powerful 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Coupe gets that wild look and performance to match straight from the factory to go with its stunning Pitch Black design! Featuring an iconic 6.4 Liter 392CID HEMI V8 offering 485hp paired to a paddle-shifted 8 Speed Automatic transmission that even true muscle-car enthusiasts will love. Tap into launch control to rocket to 60mph in the low 4-second range, then enjoy the adaptive-damping suspension and Brembo brakes that will have you searching for the twistiest roads in town while seeing nearly 24mpg on the highway in our Rear Wheel Drive [...]

This Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Will Turn Heads, Including Your Own!

2021-12-13T04:17:29+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our fantastic 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG® C 43 4MATIC® Sedan in Iridium Silver Metallic offers exceptional performance and comfort. Motivated by a Twin TurboCharged 3.0 Liter V6 that generates 362hp coupled to a 9 Speed Automatic transmission to send you to 60mph in 4.6 seconds. This All Wheel Drive sedan features up to 25mpg on the highway, responsive handling, a smooth, quiet ride, and attractive styling highlighted by a power sunroof, LED daytime running lights, and AMG® bumpers, side skirts, and split-spoke alloy wheels. Once inside our C 43, you will be impressed with the stylish aluminum trim and unsurpassed attention [...]

You Will Conquer Anything in Your Path with this Silverado Rocky Ridge Edition!

2021-11-26T14:20:38+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our exclusive Lifted 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Crew Cab 4X4 Rocky Ridge Edition is sure to turn heads in Northsky Blue Metallic! Powered by a 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 offering 355hp paired to an innovative 8 Speed Automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. This Four Wheel Drive truck also features composed handling and scores nearly 23mpg on the highway with Dynamic Fuel Management. Show off street-focused style with a custom Mad Rock grill insert, winch, black assist steps, lift kit, LED lighting with fog lamps, a sunroof, and eye-catching custom wheels. Inside this smartly designed RST, you'll appreciate the quiet ride [...]

If You Have Ever Thought About Buying a Jeep, Check This Out!

2021-11-01T19:38:27+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Stand out from the crowd with the features, performance, and style of our One Owner 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4X4 proudly presented in Bright White! Powered by a proven Pentastar 3.6 Liter V6 that generates 295hp while matched with a paddle-shifted 8 Speed Automatic transmission to provide a best-in-class highway driving range. Our Four Wheel Drive has been designed for off-road dominance with rugged skid plates and Quadra-Drive II for maximum torque management plus the ability to score near 25mpg on the highway. Check out the aggressive good looks of our bold Trailhawk with its good-looking wheels and special [...]

When You Need a Truck, this Tundra Answers the Call!

2021-10-25T02:47:14+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our 2018 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax 4X4 with the TRD Off-Road Package is handsome in Magnetic Gray Metallic and was built to do it all! Motivated by a 5.7 Liter V8 providing 381hp managed with our smooth-shifting 6 Speed Automatic transmission. This Four Wheel Drive truck shows off near 17mpg on the highway with brisk acceleration that may surprise you. Prominent alloy wheels, running boards, a distinct grille, and a power vertical sliding rear window accent the strong stance of our truck, making it impossible to ignore! The impressive craftsmanship and ergonomic design of the Limited cabin feature heated leather [...]