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As drivers, we all have pet peeves, or things that other drivers do that annoy the snot out of us. Some of us only have a couple pet peeves while others may get annoyed at much more. Your Trenton area Audi dealer thought this was a good topic to discuss. According to a recent survey of drivers, here are the most common pet peeves of drivers.

• Driving while distracted is a pet peeve for many drivers. In fact, more than 28 percent said they are annoyed when they see another driver talking on their cell phone or doing something else that distracts them from focusing on the road.
• More than one-fifth of the drivers surveyed said they get annoyed by drivers who drive too slowly in the fast lanes.
• Tailgaters (drivers who follow too close) are a pet peeve of about 18 percent of the drivers surveyed.
• Drivers that weave through traffic to get ahead annoy about 12 percent of the driving population.
• Less than one percent of those drivers surveyed listed the habit of leaving one’s turn signal on after making a turn as a pet peeve.

Many of these pet peeves are things drivers should not be doing when they are behind the wheel in the first place. Tailgating, weaving through traffic and talking on your cell phone when driving are habits that are dangerous and even illegal in some places. Be a courteous driver and help make the roads a safer place to be.

Did you know that the most “at risk” age group for drivers is the ones between the ages of 15 and 24? That’s why your Philadelphia area Audi dealer encourages new teen drivers to take a defensive driving course to help them make better decisions and stay safe behind the wheel.

In Spartanburg, South Carolina, the County Sheriff’s Office is offering a defensive driving course called Alive @ 25. It is designed as an earl intervention program for young drivers to teach them how to prevent traffic violations and avoid accidents and other dangerous situation. Through safer driving habits and taking responsibility for their own behaviors in various situations on the road, the course helps young drivers make better choices when driving a vehicle.

The four-hour course also teaches the following:

• Young drivers are the most likely to be injured or killed in an auto collision.
• Peer pressure, inexperience and distractions are the most common causes of accidents among young drivers.
• Drugs, speeding and alcohol increase the chances of accidents and injury or even death.
• Changing their bad driving habits just makes sense personally, legally and financially.

We need more of these types of courses in other places to teach our young drivers the various dangers they are in for on the roads.

If you have the pleasure of owning and driving an Audi, you probably want to ensure that you will enjoy it for many years to come. Here are four simple things you can do to maintain your Audi vehicles and minimize repair costs so they will provide you with enjoyment for a long time.

1. Check the fluids regularly. Some drivers think the fluids in a car are not important. However, if one of those fluids is leaking, you can do serious damage to your car if left unchecked. Have your car checked at the first sign of a leak to ensure your car’s proper working order.
2. Look for signs of something wrong. Cars do not usually break down all of a sudden. There are usually warning signs that will tell you something is about to go wrong. Get in tune with your Audi so you can pinpoint any warnings before they become a major problem.
3. Get more than one opinion. You may think taking your Audi to any mechanic is fine, but you’d be wrong. Take it to at least two or three mechanics before making your final decision. Some are more honest than others so just trust your gut instincts to find the right one. You can always bring it to your trusted Allentown area Audi dealer for an honest assessment of repairs and maintenance.
4. Keep your receipts. Looking at the receipts and work orders for any repairs or maintenance you’ve had done to your Audi is the best way to keep track of its history.

You would probably be surprised how many drivers try to “beat the train” when they are approaching a railroad crossing. In 2002 alone, more than 3,000 collisions occurred between trains and cars because the car drivers were simply careless when crossing the railroad tracks.

One of the reasons so many drivers think they can “beat the train” is because the train creates an optical illusion that looks like it is not moving as fast as it is. As such, many drivers think they have more time to cross the tracks than they really do. By the time the train gets closer, it’s too late to turn around and many times, they do not even have enough time to get out of the way.

Your Trenton area Audi dealer wants you to stay safe at railroad crossings. Here are a few tips to accomplish that goal:

• If the gates are down and the signals indicate that a train is coming, simply wait until it completely passes and the gates go back up.
• After a train passes, look both ways before proceeding across the tracks.
• If you get stuck on the tracks for some reason and a train is approaching, abandon your car and run towards the train. The collision will send debris your way if you run the same direction as the train so it is best to go the opposite way.

How many times have you looked at your insurance documents or shopped around for quotes and wondered what the difference is between collision coverage and comprehensive coverage? If you’re like me, you may have been perplexed by those terms in the past. But your Philadelphia area Audi dealer wants to take the mystery out of those terms for you. Here is a brief explanation of each term so you can make a better decision next time you need to shop for auto coverage.

Collision Coverage
With comprehensive coverage, an auto insurance company pays for damages done to the policyholder’s car as a result of an accident. It also pays for damages to the policyholder’s car if the other driver involved in the accident does not have insurance.

Comprehensive Coverage
This type of coverage is almost self-explanatory. It covers any type of damage done to the policyholder’s car as the result of anything besides a collision. For instance, if a tree falls on your car and you have comprehensive coverage, the auto insurance company will pay for the damages. This also covers vandalism, fires and other damages.

Now that you know the difference, you can make a more informed decision about auto insurance once you get a new car from your Audi dealer!

Many people are calling the new Audi Q7 TDI the “world’s cleanest diesel SUV” because it complies with the emissions standards for all 50 states and gets 25 mpg on the highway. With all of those qualifications, it may very well be the cleanest diesel SUV in the world. As such, the Audi Q7 TDI has a right to carry a price tag of just under $51,000.

At 25 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city, the 2009 Audi Q7 gets about 600 miles for every full tank of gas. But the Q7 also produces 25 percent less carbon dioxide than traditional gasoline-powered engines. It also emits 90 percent fewer nitrogen oxides than those loud and obnoxious diesel engines that come to mind when you hear the word “diesel.”

As far as the price goes, there is some good news. When you purchase a 2009 Audi Q7 TDI at your Allentown area Audi dealer, you are eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit which is $1,150. That’s not bad for getting the SUV of your dreams while helping save the planet at the same time. It’s a win-win situation all the way around!

We all know the name Audi and many of us even own Audi cars or we have a dream of owning one someday. But how much do you really know about the Audi company? Like other car companies, the Audi name has a storied background that many people do not know about. Here are some facts about the company that will make you appreciate the brand even more.

• Audi is a German automaker that is also a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Audi has been almost completely owned by Volkswagen AG for 35 years.
• The origins of Audi can be traced all the way back to 1899. August Horch had the idea to create an automobile and he completed his creation in 1901, thus founding his own car company. He was forced out of it by 1909 and, after several lawsuits, he was barred from using his name on any future products.
• In German, Horch’s name meant “hark!” This is how the Audi name came to be. In Latin, the word “audi” means the same thing.
• The first Audi had a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
• Audi was the first German automaker to introduce a production car with left-hand drive. The popularity of this model spread through the 1920s because it offered a better view of traffic.

These are just a few facts about the car company we now know as Audi. Why not visit your Philadelphia area Audi dealer today and see what else you can learn about the present and future of this luxury automaker? You’ll be glad you did!

Are you one of those people who are intimidated by the thought of a major purchase? Do you stress out and lose sleep because you do not know if you are making the right decision? Have you wanted to buy a new car lately but are unsure about the entire process? If so, this post is for you. Here are some car-buying tips to help you overcome your anxiety and make a decision that you are comfortable with.

1. Do research. The more you know about the cars you are trying to choose from, the more confidence you will have in your decision. Research various models online and take them for a test drive at your local dealer.
2. Know your credit score. Many times, buyers will go to a dealer thinking they can get a good rate for financing a new car. However, that changes when they find out what their credit score is. If you know your score going into the dealership, you will have a better idea of your interest rate.
3. Know what you can afford. When you factor in your monthly payments, don’t forget to consider fuel, insurance and maintenance costs for the vehicle. The monthly payment is just one expense of owning a car.

Now that you are armed with some tips for buying a car, visit your Trenton area Audi dealer today and use your new knowledge to your advantage for getting the car of your dreams!

With more and more states and counties banning texting while driving, you may face a hefty fine if you are caught doing it in your Audi cars.

In Pennsylvania, banning cell phones for drivers behind the wheel of a car is getting closer to becoming a law. Just a couple weeks ago, the City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services unanimously voted for the legislation. This allows it to pass to the full council for consideration. Councilmen Bill Green (R), Frank Rizzo, Jr. (R) and Bill Greenlee (D) are sponsoring the “hands-free” bill which will, in effect, ban drivers from using their cell phone for talking or texting while they are driving. Right now, the legislation is focusing on Philadelphia, but it will likely spread throughout the state if it passes.

“This legislation protects pedestrians, bicyclists, roller bladders, skateboarders and fellow motorists,” said Mr. Green.

The council heard hours of testimony concerning people who got into accidents or collisions as the result of talking on their cell phones and not paying attention. Since cell phones have become so much more sophisticated and users can surf the net, look up sports scores and do so much more, these devices are more of a distraction than anything else when you are driving.

Your Allentown area Audi dealers want you and your family to stay safe on the roads. We encourage you to put away your cell phone when you are behind the wheel. Whether it goes into law or not, be a responsible driver and pull over before using your cell phone.

One of the best things about driving Audi cars is the MMI technology that comes with it. If you have not experienced this awesome feature, here are some things that it can do to make your Audi driving experience better than it already is.

• Navigation – The screen for the MMI is ideal for viewing maps and directions for anywhere you need to go. The newest version of the MMI in Audi cars includes a joystick-type control so you can easily navigate your way around the map with your finger.
• Music storage – The new version of the MMI, which is available on cars at your Audi dealer near Philadelphia, has a hard drive in which you can store your favorite music as well as maps. This makes it easier to search for your favorite song and makes navigating quicker with less lag time.
• Bluetooth capabilities – The MMI system allows you to connect your cell phone so you can use it hands-free when you’re behind the wheel. This makes it safer to talk on your phone when driving because you can do it hands-free. Besides, many places (including Philadelphia) are banning handheld cell phone usage while driving so this feature may also save you a ticket.

These are just a few features of the MMI system. Check out an Audi vehicle today to see what else you’ve been missing!