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Ever since electric cars offered up a simpler, cleaner way to get power from automobiles, people have been wondering if you can convert gas powertrains to electric ones. Chevrolet answered that question definitively when they converted a 1977 K5 Blazer into one of the world's first gas-to-electric powertrain conversions. The success of taking an old Chevy K5 Blazer and configuring it with current technological abilities was a true achievement in the industry, and publications have heaped praise on Chevrolet all year long for the announcement.

Our dealership wants to make sure you understand the purpose of your transmission and the importance of keeping it maintained. Your transmission is basically a gearbox that shifts speeds similar to a bicycle. The transmission is used to control speed, power, and torque. 

It is crucial that you know about your cooling system so that you know when it’s time to bring your car into Vandergriff Chevrolet for service. If your vehicle overheats it is very important that you turn the vehicle off immediately and have it looked at by a professional.

When you hear noise coming from your vehicle's engine, your first thought usually involves hope that it will go away on its own. Unfortunately, unless a critter is stuck and trying to flee, engine noise seldom disappears.

When you think of the term “spring cleaning,” the first thing that comes to mind is probably your home. But did you know that it can (and should) apply to your car, too? Since you drive your car year-round, it's easy to assume that if nothing seems amiss, everything is okay. But there are actually some smaller maintenance tasks you can perform on your car to keep it in top shape. One is cleaning the air filter. By doing so, you'll see a number of benefits ranging from improved fuel economy to reduced emissions and even a longer…

Learn a new and easy way to check the tread on your tires. The penny trick will let you know if you need new tires or not. Continue watching the video to learn the helpful tips and tricks on how you can check the state of your tires.