Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

What to Do When it Rains!

Tips for Driving in Rainy Conditions

Follow these tips to driving in rainy conditions!

Follow these tips to driving in rainy conditions!

Summer is supposed to be the season of sunshine and spending the days outdoors, but the weather sometimes has other ideas. Here at Lodi of Mazda we want you to be safe drivers no matter the weather. Here are some great tips for driving in rainy conditions. Read the rest of this entry >>

Making It Past the 100,000 Mile Mark

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The team at Mazda of Lodi will work hard to make sure you keep this same view for quite some time.

Making It Past the 100,000 Mile Mark

Making it past the 100,000 mile mark on your vehicle’s odometer is a momentous occasion in the life of an auto owner. Of course, no driver gets to the 100,000 milestone without showing their vehicle a little tender, loving care. So whether you have been driving six-digits for quite some time or are slowly climbing toward that glorious peak, heed the following tips for making it past the 100,000 mile mark from Mazda of Lodi. Read the rest of this entry >>

Support SkyActiv with Better Fuel Economy Practices

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By adopting some better fuel practices you can keep your tank fuller for a longer period of time.

Better Fuel Economy Practices

There is a good chance that a SkyActiv Mazda will be the most efficient gas-powered vehicle that you’ll ever drive. And as Mazda continues to fine tune its SkyActiv capabilities, those numbers are only going to get better. Even though you may have SkyActiv technology working in your favor, that doesn’t mean you can’t protect those great returns with better fuel economy practices. Here are a few courtesy of Mazda of Lodi. Read the rest of this entry >>

Prepare for Night-Time Driving with Mazda of Lodi

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Prepare yourself for night-driving challenges in New Jersey with these tips from Mazda of Lodi.

Night-Time Driving Preparation

Though few drivers would admit to favoring night-time driving over its day time counterpart, hitting the road after the sun’s daily departure is a seasonal inevitability. During the winter months almost everyone must drive in darkness thanks to daylight savings time and the annual revolution of our planet. The long days of the summer months then coax drivers to enjoy the sunshine as much as possible before it sets upon a wonderful evening. Read the rest of this entry >>

Celebrate the Hope of Heat with Mazda Spring Cleaning

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It is best to begin your Mazda spring cleaning routine with a salt-removing car wash.

Mazda Spring Cleaning

Though the advent of spring is not all fun and games for local motorists, the promise of warmer weather does allow drivers to place their thoughts on the tradition of spring cleaning. As a general rule, people tend to associate spring cleaning with the deep sweep they give their homes—but vehicle space is equally as important to clean and maintain. Read the rest of this entry >>

Prepare for Your Next Test Drive with Mazda of Lodi

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New Jerseyans can test drive the 2014 Mazda6 at Mazda of Lodi. Prior preparation is important, however.

Mazda Test Drive Preparation

The glorious sensation of retail therapy is known to almost every shopper. Acquiring new things has an incredible effect on the mood, and this effect only seems to be strengthened by the price of the good in question. While most would agree that chasing the allure of retail therapy is understandable every now and then, the need to spend therapeutically or impulsively is not something you want to bring to a car dealership. Read the rest of this entry >>

Mazda Valentine’s Day Gifts

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Mazda Valentine’s Day gifts can make a special occasion even better for the zoom-zoom driver in your life.

Mazda Valentine’s Day Gifts

The month of January seems to zoom by for Mazda drivers, and not just because of the zoom-zoom philosophy around which each vehicle is built. Rather, as the everyday rhythm of life reverts back to its pre-holiday normality, there is a sense in which the day-to-day urgency of December is now just a distant sight in the rearview mirror. Read the rest of this entry >>

Safety Information for Elderly Drivers

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Knowing the relevant information for elderly drivers is an important step in overall automotive safety.

Information for Elderly Drivers

A recent cold snap has sent temperatures plummeting all throughout the country. Along with a forecast of single-digit and sub-zero temperatures, many news teams have also delivered tips for staying safe in brutally frigid conditions. Dressing in layers is imperative, and stocking a supply of food and water is prudent practice. Those listening closely to broadcasts were likely to hear a prompt to pay special attention to elderly friends and neighbors as well. Read the rest of this entry >>

This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget Your Planet!

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Let's all pitch in!

Let’s all pitch in!

We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that we don’t even notice how wasteful we’re being. This year, we hope everyone in Lodi remembers to pitch in and do their part to keep our neighborhoods clean, sustainable, and healthy for many years to come. Part of that process is remembering to recycle! And because of the holiday’s there’s a special recycling schedule to keep in mind this year for the Borough of Lodi. Here we’ll tell you about the schedule and give you some holiday tips for staying Earth-friendly.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Prevent Vehicle Vandalism with these Tips this Halloween

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Waking on Nov. 1 to auto damage is no slice of cake.

Halloween Vandalism Prevention Tips

Even though some neighborhoods across the country may have already seen crowds of children going door to door, many will be ready this evening to hand out candy accordingly. In an ideal world, securing enough candy to cover the amount of young trick-or-treaters would be the only preparation necessary in advance of Halloween night. Unfortunately for many drivers, the night of October 31 can be a scary occasion for reasons far beyond fictitiously frightful costumes. For this reason, Mazda of Lodi joins drivers in preparing for potential automobile damage with Halloween vandalism prevention tips. Read the rest of this entry >>