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One of the biggest misconceptions is that it is only essential to get the necessary services done like oil changes and brake services. Although it is beneficial when you come see us at Porsche Southpoint in Durham, NC, regularly, there are other aspects you need to pay attention to. One of those maintenance aspects is to clean the exterior of your vehicle routinely.

Here are the top 3 reasons to visit the car wash more frequently:

1. The dirt mixed with rain acts like sandpaper to the car surface, scratching and ruining the finish over time...

If you've ever gotten stuck on the road in the middle of nowhere, you may remember what a defeating feeling that was. When traveling with your family and your car breaks down for any number of reasons, you want to keep them as comfortable as possible while trying to get the problem fixed as soon as possible. Keeping a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle will be a huge asset to you. Include some or all of the following items:...

“Drive safe!” we always say it and people say it to us, but do we really know what it means to truly drive safe? Of course, we wear our seat belts all the time, we never text while driving, we don’t multi-task, and we try to keep the radio turned down to a reasonable volume even when our favorite song comes on. Driving safely, however, can also mean making sure that your car is kept in good working order.

Did you find yourself unimpressed by the Porsche Panamera upon first glance? You likely aren't alone. After a mixed bag of reactions for initial launch of the Panamera, Porsche was eager to debut a refreshed design for the 4-door model that would garner a reaction more in line with the German automaker's image. Thus, enter the 2017 iteration; built from the ground up to offer a new niche within the latest model lineup, while facilitating a performance that feels like a Porsche 911 with two extra doors.

Ignorance, they say, is never an excuse. Perhaps no other thing follows this rule more than your car engine. Initially, your engine may show no sign that you are applying the wrong oil even if you are honestly ignorant. When you least expect, the engine will simply pack-up and refuse to perform, so now is the time to get it right before it is too late. The options are not many, just two, synthetic and conventional oil. The synthetic alternative seems the most widely use because of it superior lubricating power.