Did your car battery give up the ghost late at noon or sometime in the dead of the night? We will show you how to resuscitate the life in that dead battery as known by your favorite automotive team at Firkins but first let’s find out how to know if your car battery has given…
When you invest in a vehicle, you want to maintain its quality. To do so, you should receive routine car maintenance. To learn about the best car maintenance practices, continue reading. Taking care of your car doesn’t have to be difficult. You don’t even have to go out of your way to do it. When…
The tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. High-quality tires allow your vehicle to perform at its best. It is safer and more efficient to operate your car when your car has new tires. To learn when to consider getting new tires, keep reading. The tires are the only thing that…
Owning a vehicle is a significant responsibility. Part of owning a car is taking care of it. Routine maintenance and oil changes can help your vehicle maintain its quality for years. If you want to learn about the benefits of getting an oil change, keep reading. Your engine is one of the most important parts…
We have seen many winter seasons come and go. We have also seen many spring seasons come riding on the backs of the winter seasons before them. At Firkins Automotive, we know households get the best of the clean, wipe, wash and dry focus when spring is just around the corner; homes get the best…
If you are in need of a vehicle, you have two choices: lease or buy. Both options have their ups and downs, but one option may be more appealing to your specific needs than another. To learn more about leasing a vehicle over buying, continue on with this blog post. One of the most frustrating…
One of the most important responsibilities of any car or truck owner is to ensure they keep their vehicle in good shape and performing well through regular auto maintenance and service. Unfortunately, today, this is a chore that many drivers tend to overlook as the world seems to be getting busier and life is filled…
Putting the customer first, each and every time. That has been the policy here at Firkins since we first opened our doors in Bradenton over 65 years ago. Each of our dealerships is owned and operated by a member of our family, guaranteeing that you experience the Firkin’s difference with every visit. Firkins is a…
Jeep owners can be a very demanding group of people. Not because they are difficult, mind you, but rather because they are accustomed to a superior product from the manufacturer that they are loyal to. In fact, the Jeep brand enjoys some of the highest customer retention and referral business of all automotive companies worldwide….
Aside from paying cash, there are two ways to purchase a vehicle. The standard option, financing, acquire the vehicle through a loan provided by the dealer or an outside lender. A second option, leasing, essentially allows a vehicle to be borrowed in exchange for a monthly fee. Determining which of these options best suits you…
