Winter Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips

With the weather continuing to cool down, we thought it would be helpful to include some tips on how to safely drive during wintery conditions. We hope that you and your family take all the precautions to be safe while you travel on the road.

Before you leave:

• Get your car serviced to make sure everything is working and that you have no leaks. It is better to do this before you leave than facing a car problem on the road.
• Clean off any snow or ice that may have accumulated on the vehicle. 
• Make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle and fill your gas tank if you have to.
• Stock your vehicle with any emergency supplies you may need such as a blanket, flashlight, food, and water. (See for additional supplies).
• Check the weather and road conditions. If the roads are bad, wait until they get better.
• Notify someone when you are leaving and where you are headed. This way if you get lost someone knows where you are.

 For information regarding the road condition in Iowa visit: http://www.511ia.org/ 

When Driving:

• Stay alert to changing conditions and be prepared to stop if necessary. It's better to be late than try to drive through a storm.
• Drive slowly and watch for ice patches. Black ice is hard to see and can cause a vehicle to lose control.
• Follow at a distance that will allow you enough time to stop your vehicle if you slide. 
• DO NOT text and drive. Keep your eyes on the road.
• If you are feeling tired, pull over and rest for a little while. 
• DO NOT crowd snow plows on the road. Snow plows are trying to clear the road and need space to do so.

In an Emergency:

• Stay with your vehicle. A vehicle is easier to find than a person.
• Conserve your car's battery.
• DO NOT run your vehicle for long periods of time with your windows up. If you have to run the car, clear the exhaust pipe of any debris and run the car only as long as you need to.
• Avoid exerting too much energy. Overexertion make you hot and sweaty which can cause hypothermia.
• Make your vehicle as visible as possible. Use anything you can to make your car more visible to people. If you do not have florescent material use something that is bright and will attract attention.  

For more information about staying safe during the winter, click on one of the following links:  

https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/HowToMakeAKit.asp   

Be sure to visit your friends at Knoepfler Chevrolet 

to make sure your car is safe for the winter.

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A Century of Chevy Durability

A Century of Chevy Durability

For 100 years, Chevy trucks have been working alongside the hard working American ensuring their success. From the plains of South Dakota and Nebraska, to the rolling hills of Iowa, Chevy trucks have been through it all. As we enter into 2018, let us look back at the history of the trucks that have helped so many Americans.


1918: Chevrolet One-Ton
With its 3.67L OHV 4-Cylinder engine and its 36 horsepower, the Chevy One-Ton was the first purpose-built truck. Built with an open cab and frame, this tuck allowed customers to install their preferred body.

1929: Chevrolet International Series AC Light Deliver

Featuring a 3.18L OHV 6-cylinder engine with 46 horsepower, the Chevy AC Light Deliver was the first of its kind. Offering a closed cab, this truck provided the comfort wanted by many buyers.


1938: Chevrolet Half-Ton
Offering a more sleek and attractive look and feel, this truck provided 78 horsepower with a 3.5L I-6 engine. The 1938 Chevrolet Half-Ton paved the road for the newer and sleeker designed trucks that would soon follow.

1947 Chevrolet 3100 Series 

Built after World War II the 1947 Chevrolet 3100 Series contained the same engine as the 1938 Half-Ton. Unlike its predecessor the truck offered a sleeker design with a more rounded profile and 5-bar horizontal grille. The truck also offered room for three people, a heater/defroster, and an in-dash radio.

1955 Chevrolet 3124 Series Cameo Carrier

Producing 123 horsepower with its 3.85L I-6 engine, the 1955 Chevrolet 3124 Series was the first "fleetside" (flat sided) truck in the industry. It also offered more luxuries to the consumer such as two-toned paint, an updated interior, and car-style seating. 

1967 Chevrolet C/K10 Series

With a much bigger 4.79L I-6 engine, the 1967 Chevrolet c/K10 Series could produce 153 horsepower. Much like its predecessor it also had flat sides with a sleeker and cleaner look. 

1973 Chevrolet C30 One-Ton Dually
Proving that bigger is better, the 1973 Chevrolet C30 One-Ton Dually was the first crew cab truck. Under its hood was a 5.7L V8 engine with the power to generate 155 horsepower. Offering room for six, it was the unlike any other truck on the road.

1988 Chevrolet C/K1500

Being the fourth of the C/K Series the 1988 Chevrolet C/K 1500 was introduced with ability to shift from 4 wheel to 2 wheel drive at any speed. It came with a 5.7L V8 engine and the ability to generate 185 horsepower.

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
As Chevrolet's first Silverado 1500 the 1999 offered a newer and sleeker design made to improve aerodynamics. Generating 270 horsepower with a 5.3L V8 engine it provided more than enough power to complete the toughest job.

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Offering a new resigned Silverado the second generation Silverado is built on the GMT900 platform. It generates 315 horsepower with a 5.3L V8 engine which provides more than enough power to accomplish day to day tasks.

2018 Centennial Silverado/ 2018 Centennial Colorado 

With a much larger 6.2L V8 engine the new 2018 Silverado generates 420 horsepower. The 2018 Colorado offers 308 horsepower with a smaller 3.6L DOHC V6 engine.

For more information about the 2018 Chevrolet Centennial visit: http://www.chevrolet.com/truck-life/centennial-edition

Knoepfler Chevrolet is proud to provide Siouxland 95 years of Chevrolet Trucks. Although the trucks have changed, our dedication to YOU remains the same.

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