Subaru Wants to Share The Love - Donations to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Every month, some furry friends make their way from a shelter to a showroom. It's the Pet Adoption Clinics at Goldstein Auto Group! The Goldstein Auto Group works with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society throughout the year, to spread the word about animals available for adoption. We also support their over 130 year mission to shelter and assist abused, lost and unwanted animals in our area. They do great work! [gallery columns="2" ids="171,170,168,169"] Furry Friends In March 2017, the Pet Adoption Clinic was at Goldstein Subaru. Our special guests were a hound named Priscilla, and cats named Calico and Mamie. Each cute, cuddly and ready to adopt. The pets during our clinics are ready to take home that day. And during the clinic, you can stop in to get more information about the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society works because of donations and volunteers. There's a lot of work to be done, and thousands of cats and dogs, bunnies and even rats have made their way to the shelter and found new homes because of their dedication and your dollars. At Goldstein Auto Group, we've made it easy to our customers to donate, by dropping off empty cans and bottles for our "Empties for Animals" program. Every penny from this program goes to the shelter - the shelter that is expanding this year! They Need Your Help The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is working on a new building that will give the animals more room, more comfort and less stress. It gives the shelter more opportunities to work with the community and provide programs, like dog training. Please read more about the new building here: https://mohawkhumane.org/imagine.html They welcome your donations, by the nickel as a bottle deposit, or by your dollars. The Goldstein Family enjoys every moment working with this great non-profit. Watch our Facebook pages for upcoming adoption clinics every month at a Goldstein location... except... The Gala There won't be an adoption clinic during April because of the big 10th Annual Gala for Animals! This fun event will take place on April 22nd, 2017. You can find out more and get your tickets here: https://mohawkhumane.org/gala2017.html

Do you have any summer vacations planned or do you have any road trips coming up? Your car is the most important piece of this trips so it is important to treat it as a priority. Make sure you’re taking all the right steps for a stress-free, smooth sailing vacation from the moment you leave the driveway to the moment you return. Here are some tips and tricks we suggest: Functionality. Check to make sure everything is functioning correctly and all fluid is filled. Make sure your windshield wipers aren’t streaking and your windshield wiper fluid is filled. Also, if you’re due for an oil change or tire rotation soon, you should schedule a service appointment before you leave. Battery life. Having a dead battery during vacation can certainly kill your vibe which is why you should look out for these warning signs before leaving: The engine is taking longer than usual to turn over Your check engine light could mean problems with your battery Battery fluid is low (look for a translucent area of the casing to check fluid level) A very swollen battery case could mean the battery has gone bad A very foul smell around the battery means the battery needs some cleaning or your car may not start If you’ve had the same battery for more than 3 years, it is a good idea to have it checked on a yearly basis If you do not know how old your battery is, you can check the code on the cover of the battery case. The first letter shows the month, the number that follows indicates the year. Status of Tires. Before leaving for a road trip make sure you take a look at your tires to see if there are any tears or bulges on the side wall. Also, check the treads to make sure there is still enough there to create traction in case it rains. Finally, find out what the pressure of your tires are suppose to read (you can typically find this on the inside of the drivers door) to make sure your tires are ready to hit the road. Brake. With any road trip normally comes traffic. Stop by your local mechanic and have them look at your brake pads so you can brake easily with any amount of traffic. Emergency kit. Your car should have an emergency kit in it at all times. This kit should include a flashlight, a blanket, a phone charger, a first aid kit, basic tools and some water and snacks. Hopefully you’ll never have to use them, but play it safe and keep it in your car. Load capacity. On the inside of the drivers side door you should be able to find the load capacity your car allows for. This number includes both luggage and passengers so make sure you don’t go over. Also, when using roof-top cargo, you should only be packing light, bulky items in these. Having a heavy load on top of the car will not only decrease fuel efficiency but it will also make for more difficult handling of the vehicle. GPS. Although some may prefer to use maps or printed directions, a GPS is useful in that it can find local gas stations and restaurants along the way. A GPS can also detect upcoming traffic and re-route to a different way that doesn’t have as much traffic. Some systems can even send emergency help to your location if you need it. Kids. If you are traveling with kids in the car, make sure to pack enough entertainment to keep them occupied. Whether it be books, movies, video games or card games - driving is much less stressful with quiet, content children. You’ll also want to make sure to pack enough snacks and water to keep them full. Follow the rules of the road and be patient with any traffic you hit. If you find you become more frustrated and more aggressive with the increase of traffic, consider leaving before the sun rises or after rush hour that way you are less likely to hit the more intense traffic throughout the day. We encourage you to follow all of these steps to ensure for an easy, laid back road trip. Have a great time on vacation!

Today’s roads are made up of a lot of whites, blacks, silvers, grays and some reds. According to Business Insider, white takes the lead with most popular car color followed by black cars and then silver and gray. Whether it be that we feel the need to go conservative when it’s finally time to make a decision or we’re just too impatient to order the color we want and wait for it to come in or if we’re already concerned about the resale price of a not so modern color, we all have our reasons. These reasons though is what drives a great majority of us to play it safe with the sober colored vehicles. You may not realize it, but the main reason for the color car we buy is our personality type. According to Bankrate.com: White- clean and elegant. The main driving force behind this concept is Apple’s marketing of their products that portray a smooth white color combined with some metal and chrome accents. Black - power. Between the black tie events and the little black dresses, it is very common to see these powerful people (or their drivers) making their way through town in a sleek, stylish, black luxury car. Silver - innovation. Those of us intrigued by new technology and stainless steel appliances are going to be drawn to a silver car. These people are generally perceived as high class. Gray - under the radar. Although gray is very similar to solver, it isn’t as flashy. It’s more traditional, it’s more mature, perfect for someone who doesn’t like the spotlight. Red - ambitious. Someone with a red car might be full of confidence and full of fun, willing to make risks. Blue - practical. Blue cars can signify a happy, truthful, stable person. Blue projects stability. Experts say to expect an increase of them over the next couple of years. Brown - safe. Brown represents a calmer, more peaceful place. These people generally don’t care about what’s trending but instead care about what will be most valuable. Their though process is more about what car they can drive for a long time instead of what is in season. Yellow/Gold - happy. When people think yellow, they think big round smiley face. This color emits joy and a positive attitude. Green - nature. Became more popular during the launch of the go-green campaigns but have since been decreasing in sales. Orange - value. Those who are more worried about saving for the future and less about pampering themselves in the present might be more attracted to orange. These studies are not 100% accurate but many of you might find yourself relating to the color of your car and the personality described for it. This may also help you in deciding what color you want your next car to be. Remember, for a stress-free car buying experience - choose the model that fits your needs first and test drive it, then find the dealership that treats you with the best deal and then choose from their inventory.