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When your vehicle needs a brake repair, then you're in an emergency situation. Faulty brakes can cause serious motor accidents, so get to your Fredericksburg, TX dealer straight away. The technicians will take a look at your brakes and repair them promptly. Photo by: Steady Content 5 Ways to Tell When Your Car Needs Brake Repair From Your Fredericksburg, TX Dealer 1. Your Brakes Feel Strange If your brakes feel any different than normal, then you know something is going on. Usually, you'll notice that your brakes feel soft and squishy. It may feel like you're stepping on a sponge. This issue is often accompanied by a drop in brake responsiveness, so get to a dealership as soon as you can. Your brakes may stop working completely when you have this problem. 2. A Metallic Screeching Noise Occurs Many brake pads have indicators built into them. They indicate when you need a brake pad replacement. The pads wear down, and some metal is uncovered. The metal starts scraping against a metal rotor, and you'll hear it when you're driving. Get to the dealer as soon as you can if you hear the metallic screeching sound. This isn't a serious issue, but it's a part of regular maintenance that you want to stay on top of. 3. Grinding, Ticking, and Shrieking Noises Noises aren't always indications that you need to replace your brake pads. Sometimes a strange noise can indicate some more serious trouble. If you hear a grinding, ticking, or shrieking noise when you hit the brake pedal, then you know your brakes are in trouble. You need a brake service and repair as soon as possible. 4. Your Vehicle Starts Wobbling When your vehicle starts wobbling, then it's indicating that your rotor is uneven. This can be incredibly dangerous, especially in traffic or on narrow roads. You can't afford to have your vehicle wobble far enough to cause a collision. There are other signs that your rotor is uneven, too. The tamest sign is that your steering when will vibrate when you brake. In some cases, the steering wheel may pull to one side. This can lead to your whole vehicle pulling to the side, too, so be careful. Get a repair as soon as you can, as this problem can get worse quickly. 5. You Smell Something Burning A burning odor usually indicates that something is overheating. If you've been using your brakes a lot in a short amount of time, then you know that it's your brakes. Pull over and turn off your vehicle. Leave your vehicle off for a while. It usually takes around 30 minutes for your car to cool down. Once it's cool, then you can drive away and head straight to the dealer. Your brake system overheating doesn't usually cause serious damage. However, it can cause minor damage at times, so you should get a brake service to rule out any potential damage. Always be safe. If you need your brakes repaired, then visit Crenwelge Motor Sales. We'll make your vehicle road-ready and safe again. You can rely on us for your repairs.

Your local Jeep dealer has the best tools and technicians in the industry to ensure your vehicle runs perfectly. If you're in the Fredericksburg, TX area, keep reading to learn about some of the services available to you! Photo by: Steady Content 6 Essential Services Always Available at Your Fredericksburg, TX Jeep Dealer OEM Certified Parts When your Jeep vehicle needs new parts or accessories, you owe it to yourself to only use brand new parts that are manufacturer certified. Whether it's wheels, engine parts, or accessories that you need, your authorized Jeep service center will supply you with top-quality OEM parts at the best possible price. They can even help you find high-performance parts, so you can customize every detail of your vehicle; and if they don't have it, they can order it! Custom Oil and Filter Change If extending your vehicle's lifespan as long as possible is a priority for you, it's essential to choose the right motor oil and oil filter. The expert Jeep technicians at your authorized dealership are trained to know exactly which oil and filter are best suited for your vehicle. They'll ensure your engine is free of gunk and debris that builds up over time, so you can enjoy every mile on the road and get the most out of your Jeep. Brake Repair Having healthy brakes on your vehicle at all times is paramount for your safety and others on the road around you. If you hear a squeaking noise when pressing the brake pedal, and find that you constantly have to press harder and harder for them to respond, it's time to get them changed at your authorized Jeep service center. A factory-trained Jeep technician will fit your vehicle with OEM brake pads designed specifically for your model. Tune-Ups Committing to scheduled tune-ups will ensure your vehicle runs optimally whether there are 10,000 miles on the odometer or 100,000 miles. At your local Jeep service center, a factory-trained technician will revise a wide range of vehicle functions and make the necessary repairs or adjustments wherever needed. This can include general repairs, preventative maintenance, air conditioning and heater service, and fluid top-ups. You'll receive an easy-to-understand analysis of what needs to be done and why. Transmission Repairs When the transmission on your Jeep vehicle needs to be repaired, you can count on a factory-trained technician to get the job done right. Whether your vehicle is a six-speed or 10-speed, the professionals at your local Jeep service center will identify which part of your transmission is failing, replace it, and get you back on the road. Comfort While You Wait Your local Jeep service center provides you with a comfortable waiting lounge while your vehicle is being repaired by the best technicians in the industry. You'll have access to free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and complimentary coffee. If you have a vehicle that needs maintenance and repair, or is looking for the best deals on high-performance Jeep vehicles, stop by Crenwelge Motors today! We can handle all of your automotive needs.

RAM has been the top dog among heavy-duty pickups for a while - and with the introduction of the 2021 RAM 2500, it seems like RAM intends for this pattern to continue. But why this the RAM 2500 such a top choice among drivers and critics? These huge pickup trucks pack both power and performance into a stylish ride. Let's take a look at some of the specs to get excited about. Photo by: Steady Content At a Glance: The 2021 RAM 2500 The new 2021 model has a few new features, such as a virtual rearview mirror add-on option. This latest version of the RAM 2500 manages to blend luxury interior styling with technological comforts like touchscreen infotainment and advanced driver assistance features. The 2021 model also upgrades the coil-spring suspension system to lend an extra-smooth ride to the powerful engine options you can find beneath the hood. Powertrain and Performance. This year's RAM 2500 has a few engine options to customize your ride. For basic trims, you have the choice between a gasoline V-8 engine of a diesel inline-six system. The gas versions have a 6.4-liter build, while the diesel variants have a beefy six-speed automatic I-6 setup. You can expect 410 hp and 429lb-ft of torque out of the gas engines and around 370 hp with 850 lb-ft of torque from the diesel engines. Overall, drivers are pleased with the responsiveness of the RAM 2500. As a smaller heavy-duty pickup truck, this vehicle is more commercial-friendly for drivers who multi-task with their vehicles. The smooth ride with the coil-suspension configuration makes this pickup an exceptional option. Cab and Bed Where RAM really stands out is the number of options these trucks have for cab and bed configurations. For the 2500, drivers can select from single-cab, two-row cab, or two-row mega cabs for the chassis. Regular cab, the bed is 8ft, while crew cabs have a choice between 8ft and 6.4ft beds. These options vary based on your preferred trim selection. Tech Specs The 2021 model for this truck makes a big statement with technology upgrades. On trims like the Limited, the standard option is  12-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Other trims have an 8.4-inch display. All trims have Bluetooth connectivity, while lower trims have a standard six-speaker audio system, and higher trims have a 10-speaker or 17-speaker upgrade. Safety Unique to RAM is a safety package available for upgrade on all trims. The Safety Group includes an array of driver-assist features, including rear cross-traffic alerts, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and automatic emergency braking. And although crash safety tests aren't performed on heavy-duty trucks, you can be secure in your knowledge that this RAM is a goliath that will keep you safe on the road. The 2021 version of the RAM 2500 builds on all the best features of previous models. If you want a smaller heavy-duty truck that prioritizes driving performance, then the RAM is an ideal choice for you. Contact Crenwelge Motor Sales in Fredericksburg, TX to learn more about the new RAM 2500 today.

The 2019 Jeep Renegade is a great compact SUV for the trails, but it also holds its own for city driving. The Renegade is a small, fuel-efficient SUV perfect for those who need to take their adventures through the urban terrain as well. Here are some of the reasons that the Renegade is an excellent vehicle for the city. more The Size and Comfort The Renegade is the smallest produced Jeep available since the days of the original CJ. This compact SUV is perfect for navigating tight city streets. While the SUV is small, it is loaded with a beautiful interior that can seat five passengers. The front passenger and rear bench seat fold down, making storage a breeze. The SUV has an incredibly comfortable interior with optional leather heated seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. The ride is soft and smooth, and while the SUV is small, it feels nice and roomy inside, making the ride nice and comfortable for you and your passengers. It's Drivability The Renegade has incredibly agile handling, making it a perfect vehicle for city driving. The braking system is excellent as well, stopping quicker than other SUVs in its class. The suspension offers a comfortable ride, and getting around in the Renegade feels more like driving a small car rather than an SUV. The Available Engine Options The engines available for the new renegade offer ample power and excellent fuel economy. The engines are a 2.4L four-cylinder or the 1.3L turbocharged four-cylinder. Both offer excellent performance and fuel efficiency.  When looking at options, the 1.3L is the favored engine when looking for both performance and fuel efficiency. It's Style When you are in the city, having a vehicle with a bit of style can be significant. The Renegade has got you covered there, with the perfect balance of stylish and a touch of rugged, this SUV is bursting with style. If you go for the Limited trim, you will get the luxury options of 18-inch wheels, leather interior, and an upgraded infotainment system. Jeep has all of the best modern technology available for the Renegade, making this little SUV, stylish, luxurious, and comfortable. Technology. You have a vast amount of options available when you are looking at the Renegade. The infotainment system has an optional 8.4-inch screen that has HD radio and integrated navigation and a nine-speaker Beats premium audio system. Jeep offers an Advanced Technology Group that has full-speed forward collision warning and automatic braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Renegade comes with LED lighting, automatic high beams, and automatic windshield wipers. So if you are looking for your perfect SUV, look no further then the 2019 Jeep Renegade. This little SUV is the ideal vehicle on the trail and off. If you are living in an urban environment, the Jeep Renegade is more then ready to handle the roads ahead. You will love the comfort and fuel economy while getting all the best of modern automotive safety technology. So stop by the dealership and test drive one today.   Image via Jeep.com

The Chrysler Pacifica is a family-friendly, tech and convenience packed minivan. It has seating for up to seven passengers, a large cargo area, and a full suite of available safety features. Here are some reasons your family will love the Chrysler Pacifica. Entertainment Technology The Pacifica comes with the Uconnect infotainment system with easy to use controls and smartphone integration. The Premium Audio package gets you an 8.4-inch touch screen, a 13-speaker stereo system, and extra USB ports. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and depending on the trim, you'll get voice controls and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. Satellite radio, a power liftgate, and an extra charge-only USB port are also available. more Storage Space Chrysler's Stow 'n Go system is unique to the Pacifica. This system enables the second-row seats to fold down into the floor, which creates a flat cargo area. When the seats are up, there's extra storage space in the floor so you can keep items out of the way until you need them. Safety Features All Pacifica models come standard with a rearview camera, and if you add the Advanced SafetyTec Group, it comes with several driver aids. This package includes automatic high beams, front parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with an automatic emergency braking system, a top-down parking camera, and lane departure warning. You can also get an automated parking system. There's a lot to love about the Chrysler Pacifica. From the tech to the safety and the spacious cabin, there's something for everyone in the family.   Image via Chrysler.com

Halloween is just around the corner and it's time for both kids and adults to think about how they'll celebrate it. Its large variety of traditions and cultures makes the state of Texas home to plenty of fun and exciting Halloween activities for everyone to enjoy, and this year is no different. 9th Annual Houston Halloween Festival This amazing Halloween festival is a fun experience for people of all ages. Attendees will be treated to thrilling live music shows, food trucks serving delicious dishes, beer tents, art vendors, costume contests for kids, and plenty of Halloween fun. All proceeds from this event go to the Too Ghoul For School Scholarship Fund, which helps students, teachers, and other charities all over the state of Texas. more Historic Galveston Ghost Tours Halloween is all about having a scary good time and there's nothing scarier than a ghost tour. This fascinatingly frightening tour lasts for an hour and a half and features some local ghost stories that are sure to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Get ready to explore a cemetery with more than 10,000 undead souls who can't find their peace and are absolutely dying to meet you. Screams and Nightmares: Halloween Ball If you're looking to fully get into the Halloween spirit but you're also in the mood for partying, Houston National Museum of Funeral History's Halloween ball has everything you need. The only way to get to the dance floor is by walking through their terrifying haunted house, but once you get there you will have an amazing time, thanks to the live DJ, two bars, and overall great atmosphere. Port Isabel's Day of the Dead Celebration Many Mexican traditions have found their way to Texas, and the yearly Day of the Dead celebrations are some of the most popular. Several Southern Texas towns celebrate it every year around Halloween, but the historic Texan town of Port Isabel arguably has the most unique of them all. Brightly-colored skeletons will be everywhere, along with street dancers, food vendors, and many people in scary costumes. The festivities start in late October and last until November 2. Boo at the Zoo Many zoos across Texas celebrate Halloween by hosting the Boo at the Zoo celebration. Zoos such as the ones in Fort Worth, Houston, Dallas, Waco, Bryan, and more will feature special festivities that include carnival games, hayrides, face painting, lots of Halloween candy, haunted houses, and plenty of other fun scary activities that kids will surely remember for a long time. The unique mix of a zoo environment and Halloween activities make the Boo at the Zoo events very popular with residents all over Texas. Halloween is a special holiday, one where we face our fears and inner demons, only to come out of it stronger and with a bag full of candy. By visiting any of the places on this list you and your friends or family are guaranteed to have an amazing time while getting scared and scaring others in the process. Some rights reserved by Joe Shlabotnik

Although the history of the United States only spans a few centuries, every area of the country is filled with stories and traditions. That's certainly the case for Fredericksburg, Texas, a town that combines American, German, and Mexican cultures in a totally unique way. Here are the best places to go if you want to explore the town's history. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Named after the nation's 36th president Lyndon B. Johnson, who was born only 15 miles east of Fredericksburg, this park celebrates his time in office, but it's also a great place to discover the area's natural landscape and the way German immigrants left their mark on local culture. Fans of the president can visit his boyhood home and the first school that he attended as a 4-year-old. This is a good way to get a glimpse into LBJ's formative years. They can also pay respects at the Johnson family cemetery, where he and his family are buried. There's more to the park, however than President Johnson's memory. Visitors can explore the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, a World War I-era establishment where rangers dressed in period clothes still raise crops and animals like in the old days. There are also some historic cabins, built by German immigrants in the 19th century, which can be explored to get a better idea of how German traditions had an impact on the local community. National Historic District Heart of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg's historic district has been well-preserved, so one of the most fun and effective ways of discovering the town's roots is by simply taking a stroll through it. The Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center will provide you with insight on what you're about to see, so all you have to do is walk around the district and discover how Fredericksburg's architecture has evolved from the town's early days. Over 700 historically significant structures still stand, from very old log cabins to Hill Country-style homes built at the beginning of this century. The National Museum of the Pacific War Located on Fredericksburg's Main Street, this fascinating museum is the only one on continental U.S. that is entirely dedicated to honoring the millions of brave Americans which fought in World War II's Asiatic-Pacific Theater in the name of freedom. Spread over more than 50,000 square feet, it features fascinating exhibits, well-reserved archives and collections, as well as interactive media presentations which recreate the struggle and the triumph of our troops in the Pacific. Outside the museum building, visitors will find various outdoor exhibits and memorials. History will always play a big part in our future progress, as the only way to build a better tomorrow is to learn the lessons given by our past. Those visiting or living in Fredericksburg have the opportunity to explore not only local history, with the fascinating blend of people and cultures that built the town, but also American history and the sacrifices that our forefathers had to endure so that we can enjoy life in freedom and prosperity. Some rights reserved by Manuel Delgado Tenori