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How to Trade in Your Old Car: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Trade In Your Old Car: A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide from Folsom Auto Mall

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Trading in your current vehicle is one of the easiest ways to reduce the cost of your next car. Right now, trade-ins remain a powerful tool for lowering purchase price, reducing taxes, and simplifying the buying process — especially when handled correctly. At Folsom Auto Mall, we help buyers maximize trade-in value while avoiding common mistakes.
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Latest Car Technologies You Didn’t Know You Needed

Today's cars are more than just transportation; they're sophisticated machines packed with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance safety, convenience, and driving pleasure. While some tech features, such as Bluetooth connectivity and backup cameras, have become standard, there's a wave of new automotive technologies transforming the driving experience—some you might not even know existed, but will quickly realize you can't live without.
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The History of Cruise Control

If you’ve ever wondered about the history of cruise control, the Folsom Auto Mall is here to educate you.

The very first version of a speed control device was found in a Wilson-Pilcher car back in 1901. This English car company built a single gear vehicle with a speed governor in the middle of the camshaft. A “foot throttle”, or pedal, overrode the governor to increase or decrease speed. Essentially, this speed governor was a very early form of cruise control.
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Tips To Lower Your Car Insurance

Interested in lowering your car insurance? The Folsom Auto Mall has tips on how you can do just that! From shopping around to taking a course, there are several options to consider when looking to lower your premium.
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What is a Dealer Demo & Should You Buy One?

Well, as you may have guessed, “demo” is short for “demonstrator” and that’s just what they typically are. A dealer demo is usually a model at a higher end trim level used for demonstration purposes on the showroom floor or as a test drive vehicle so customers can get a feel for what their vehicle might be like. It’s also occasionally used as a service loaner and, sometimes, as a company car used by management and driven around town.
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