Car manufacturers understand that people of all shapes and sizes need to have the ability to operate their vehicles. However, short people often get the short shrift (no pun intended) when it comes to car buying. Generally, vehicles are designed for people of average height with the tall and short having to be uncomfortable in…
With the Mazda3 having become the top-selling Mazda model, fans are anxiously awaiting the debut of the 2014 Mazda3, which is set to hit dealerships across the country, including your Mazda dealer in Elgin, sometime this fall. The newest Mazda3 model is expected to use Mazda’s new “Kodo” design language. In addition, the 2014 3…
As we get older, our driving habits change as the bodies we have start to slow down. The senses we use to drive get duller, and weaker bodies become more prone to injury in the event of a crash. Thanks to advances in medical science, improvements in the food we eat, and other factors, crashes…
At some point in every parent’s life, they are going to have to spend some time helping their child learn to drive. For many people, this can be an extremely stressful experience, which is perfectly natural. Rather than be a cause of strife, teaching your teen how to drive can be a rewarding bonding experience….
Everyone can admit to doing some distracted driving at times. This doesn’t mean we can’t do our best to become more vigilant, safer drivers. After a day of work at our Elgin Mazda dealership, during the drive home I can easily be prone to day dreaming. I go on autopilot and before I know it,…
Texting and driving is one of the most serious safety issues on the road today. Texting while driving is more distracting than just talking on the phone because hands are off the wheel, the driver is looking down at a screen, and their thoughts are elsewhere. Car manufacturers like Mazda are doing their part to…
If you’re a Mazda fan, then a trip to the Mazda Museum should be on your bucket list. Of course, our Elgin-area car dealership is quite a ways away from Hiroshima, Japan, and just the plane tickets are going to be pretty expensive. Fortunately, there’s a unique, temporary solution for those looking to check out…
Heavy traffic is always an annoying problem, and only gets worse as the weather gets warmer and tourist seasons begin. Even places that were formerly dead of all traffic can become an unpredictable nightmare. Luckily, there are ways to avoid these complications. These high tech traffic avoidance methods should keep you driving relatively headache free….
Everyone at Biggers Mazda has been awaiting the official word about the 2014 Mazda6. We’ve been very excited for this vehicle to make its way to our Elgin dealership as it’s going to be totally redesigned. Not only that, the 2014 Mazda6 will also offer a diesel powertrain option. Mazda has made cars with diesel…
Many people think that washing a car is a simple, routine activity. For the most part it is, but what car owners may not understand is that there is a way vehicles should be washed if you want it to be as spot-free and shiny as the day you drove it off the lot. Here…
You probably wouldn’t think that driving at night would pose much of a problem, but that’s probably because you’ve done it a thousand times and would never think twice about it. What you may not realize is that even in ideal weather conditions, it can be dangerous to drive at night, as visibility is significantly…
There are a wide variety of different products on the market that manufacturers claim can improve performance. One of the most common claims comes from fuel additives and that they can actually increase gas mileage. Is that really possible? Are Fuel Additives Necessary? Here’s the short answer: no, but it is a bit more complicated….
