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Parallel Parking: A 10 Step Guide

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How to Parallel Park Instructions and Guide

Parallel parking is an incredibly useful tool available within the arsenal of every driver. Rather than driving around and around, looking for a better spot, parallel parking allows drivers many more options for parking spaces. Of course, that means that you’ll need to know how to parallel park, and many drivers are afraid to attempt parallel parking for fear of failing.  However, once you know the steps, parallel parking seems much less intimidating, and even rather easy. Here at Stop 23 Auto Sales, we’ve helped design a simple, step-by-step guide on how to parallel park!

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2018 with Paddyfest!

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Listowel, Ontario, Canada 2018 Paddyfest St. Patrick’s Day

Running for 40 years in Ontario, Canada, Paddyfest is back yet again. Successfully managed and organized by helpful community volunteers, Paddyfest is a local tradition to you won’t want to miss. For the first 3 weeks of March, Listowel comes together for a festival to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. At Paddyfest, every day is packed with events. Such as:

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When is it time to give up on your vehicle?

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When should you stop putting money into your car?

Ole Bessie has done it again. Last month she had coolant leaks and transmission issues. The month before that, she had to get some rewiring in order for the dashboard lights to start working again. Now, ole Bessie, astonishingly, has a hole in her floor. Yes, you are that close to actually driving a Flintstones automobile. You sigh with frustration. You love your car. Ole Bessie has been with you in good times and bad for many years. But lately you have been putting in more and more money to fix her up. Is it worthwhile anymore? When should you stop putting money into your car? Read on for a few of our suggestions.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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DIY tricks for keeping frost off of your windshield

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Canada is known for its snowy climate, which means for many months out of the year, we deal with snow and frost covering our cars and windshields. Luckily, there are a bunch of tips and tricks out there for keeping ice and frost from staying on your windshield. But how do you know which ones work and which ones don’t? That’s where we come in! Read on and we’ll fill you in on our tried-and-true methods!  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Upcoming Events in the Listowel ON Area

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New Year’s Day has passed, but it’s not too late to add a new resolution to your year! There are many benefits to taking part and getting involved in your local community, including meeting new people and experiencing new things. That’s why we recommend making a resolution to get out and get active! And to help you get started, here is a list of activities in the Listowel, ON area!
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What makes Stop 23 different from the competition?

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Best used truck and SUV dealership in Listowel, ON

At Stop 23 we believe that the car shopping experience should be fun and straightforward. That is exactly what you will find when you shop with us. Here we make it easy to find the perfect used car, truck or SUV with an extensive selection of vehicles and low prices. At Stop 23 we go the extra mile to ensure that your visit to our dealership is perfect. Whether you’re looking for a particular vehicle or simply have a few questions for our team, you can count on us to get you the information you need. Here’s a closer look at what sets us apart from the competition. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Is it safe to take out a bad credit car loan?

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One question we often get asked is if bad credit car loans are a good choice. These types of loans are great if you have bad credit or no credit, but it’s important to be careful of the scams out there. While there are a lot of reputable companies, there are also many businesses offering bad loans. Taking out a bad credit car loan can be safe when done through a reputable company, like Stop 23. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How is a Crossover Different From an SUV?

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Crossover vs SUV Differences

Every day, we help people pick out the perfect pre-owned vehicle for their unique situation and wants. With 122 cm of snowfall per year in the Cambridge area, versatile all-weather performance is often on the list of needs for these vehicles.

One of the classes of vehicles that has risen to the challenge of providing robust all-weather performance is the SUV. A consumer-based evolution of military vehicles, SUVs have been on the market since the 1950s. They have only become ubiquitous in the last 30 years however, experiencing their biggest sales boom in the 1990s. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Used Pickups that Will Pick You Up

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What Are the Best Used Pickup Trucks?

As you already know, buying a used truck or car is different than buying new one. One of the biggest things a buyer has to fight against is the tendency to believe that beauty is more than skin deep. A used truck that’s beautiful and well-detailed can still be fighting some issues under the surface which may present problems later on. Read the rest of this entry >>