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Car, Truck, Van or SUV - what's best for me?

Are you ready for your next adventure on four wheels but stuck deciding what type of vehicle suits your lifestyle best? At Folsom Auto Mall, we're here to help guide you through the fun and exciting journey of finding your ideal ride. Whether it's a sleek car, rugged truck, family-friendly van, or versatile SUV, we have it all. Let’s explore the perks of each to see what might make your wheels spin with excitement!
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Car Buying 101: Tips for Purchasing Your First Ride

Welcome to Car Buying 101, where we’ll take you through the ins and outs of buying your first car without making you feel like you’re navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. Whether you’re a fresh grad, ready to ditch the bus, or finally saved enough for the car of your dreams, these tips will steer you in the right direction. Buckle up!
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Aftermarket accessories that could increase your vehicle’s value...

Adding aftermarket accessories can be a fun thing to do. Who doesn’t want to spice things up and customize their vehicle? But adding extra flare and performance with aftermarket accessories can do a lot more than just turn heads. Certain aftermarket upgrades can actually help increase the value of your vehicle. So, whether you have a new car you’re looking to add your personal touch to or a used car you're hoping to make a little more appealing at trade-in time – here are some aftermarket accessories that could increase your car’s value.
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All-Wheel Drive. Four-Wheel Drive. Know the Difference.

 
The best way to understand the difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive is to think of it this way. A Diet Coke is to a double espresso as all-wheel drive is to four-wheel drive. Both are means to an end, but while a Diet Coke and all-wheel drive are acceptable for everyday use, a double espresso and four-wheel drive should be reserved for special occasions, when you need something stronger.
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Roadside Assistance: How it started...how it’s going!

Every new vehicle from every manufacturer at the Folsom Auto Mall comes with roadside assistance. We're talking Ford, Toyota, Kia, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Chevrolet and Nissan. All at the mall, all with roadside assistance, because no car brand wants to see their new baby stranded on the side of the road.
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Famous Movie Cars

The Folsom Auto Mall represents twelve new car brands - all at one convenient location: Highway 50, Folsom Blvd. exit. We thought it would be fun to show off one of each of our brands in some of your favorite TV shows and movies, so if you haven’t seen the video above, enjoy it now! Otherwise, read on to hear about where all these models showed up on screen.
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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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