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Shop at Perking Motor Plex

Here at Perkins Motor Plex, our dealership offers a wide range of pre-owned vehicles and services to provide the best car shopping experience for our customers. Our dealership located near Nashville, TN, offers not only offers quality used rides from brands like BMW, Dodge, and Honda, we also provide an on-site finance center to help customers afford the vehicle they want as well as an online appraisal tool to help customers sell their vehicle to our dealership.

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Benefits of the Total Care Warranty from Perkins Motor Plex

When you purchase a used vehicle from a Perkins Motor Plex dealership, you can drive away with peace of mind knowing that you're behind the wheel of a reliable and long-lasting car. Still, there will come a time for service or repairs near Franklin, and we have you covered with our Total Care Warranty. This optional warranty package covers various major vehicle components so that you can drive into the future without the worry of costly automotive care looming over your head.

 

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Enjoy Peace of Mind from Our Total Care Warranties

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Our used car dealer group prides itself on making buying a used car easy. One way that we ensure an easy time finding your right fit is with our used car warranties. These warranties are part of Perkins Motor Plex Total Care, which includes three different warranties to cover the used car, truck, or SUV that you buy from us. Many drivers love the added confidence of Total Care, so if you find a model you love in our used inventory, read on to learn more about your used car warranty options!

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What Makes a Truck Lifted?

The Difference Between a Suspension Lift & Body Lift

When it comes to lifting a truck, there are two main methods that can help support its upward expansion: suspension lifts and body lifts. Both methods are very effective and provide a unique way for trucks to obtain a higher lift off the ground. Whether you’re looking for a slightly elevated lift for aesthetics or an expanded lift for off-road exploration, drivers can choose to equip one or a combination of the two lift methods here at the Perkins Motor Plex.

 

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PMP Total Care Warranty Coverage: Peace of Mind and Stress-Free Coverage

Car care costs can add up for residents around the Tennessee area. If you're interested in securing a way to better protect your financial standing from unexpected maintenance and repair costs, let Perkins Motor Plex assist you with our competitive PMP Total Care Warranty Coverage plan. Designed to help reduce the financial stress put upon your shoulders, this extensive warranty coverage has been detailed by our team of professionals below.

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Get to Know Your Car's Alternator And Its Job

Your car's alternator plays an important role in feeding the vehicle's electrical system and charging the battery. What exactly is an alternator and how does it do its job? Let's take a look.

The battery in your vehicle gives the starter the power it needs to start the engine. However, to keep the battery fully charged, you need the alternator. This vital engine part is actually a generator. As the engine runs, it turns wheels which, in turn, crank a wheel on the alternator. This helps the alternator generate energy, which powers the vehicle's electronics and…

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Why Tire Rotations Are a Good Idea

Tire rotations are part of the routine service you should give your vehicle every so often to keep it running smoothly. When you rotate your tires, they experience more even wear, perform better and last longer. Here's why.

The Wisdom of Tire Rotations

Different tires on your vehicle experience different and unequal amounts of wear based on your drivetrain: 4x4, all-wheel, rear or front. Without rotation, the same tires receive the same wear in the same spots repeatedly, causing them to break down more quickly than your other tires. 

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Tips for Driving in Wet Conditions

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring wet slippery road conditions, which require more than just windshield wipers. Driving in the rain or on wet roads can be very dangerous if you’re not prepared, and our professionals have some helpful tips for you. Stop at Perkins Motor Plex for advice on driving in wet conditions or to check out our automotive supplies.
 
• Make sure windshield wipers are in good condition.
• Avoid using cruise control because it increases the chance of losing control of your vehicle.
• Driver 
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What to Know About Air Filters

Air filters are designed to trap dust, pollen and other particles that enter your vehicle's engine or cabin area. When they are working properly, air filters ensure that you have clean air to breathe while going to work or school. They also ensure that debris doesn't clog vital engine parts or cause damage to exterior surfaces.

Generally speaking, a clean air filter will be white or beige while a dirty air filter will be a dark black or brown. In most cases, you can expect an air filter to last for about a year depending on the conditions…

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Your Vehicle is Overheating. What Could Be the Cause?

There's nothing worse than driving down the road one second, and the next second your vehicle has smoke coming out from under the hood. Your temperature gauge on your dashboard shows that your vehicle is overheating. A few seconds ago everything was fine. What could possible have gone wrong? There are a number of reasons why a vehicle might overheat.

If you have a leak in your cooling system, this will result in air being able to work itself into the system. An airlock occurs when the air rises to the top of the cooling system...

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