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Recently, Green Car Reports developed a list of what they considered to be the top green used cars over the previous years. Among Green Car Report's selections was the Civic Hybrid, the Toyota Prius Hybrid, as well as the German manufactured Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

Having been launched in late 2005, the Civic Hybrid incorporates an Integrated Motor Assist System (IMA) system, placing an electric motor between engine and transmission, a 1.3-liter engine producing…

In order to help drivers save time and money while keeping their kids safe with the purchase of their next used car, AutoFocus in Greensboro, NC is here to give out some pointers; carpooling pointers that is.

With a number of schools encouraging parents to carpool, parents everywhere are getting prepared to start picking up and dropping off the neighborhood kids. But what does all this extra mileage for your vehicle mean? It means that…

Safety is a big deal here at AutoFocus. One of the biggest factors in getting the most out of your next used car is in driving safely and responsibly. And that includes more than just observing the speed limit and coming to a full stop at stop signs. It also includes removing the temptation to text when you're behind the wheel.

That's why we'd like to turn your attention to a new…

Edmunds and AutoFocus in Greensboro, NC offer up a few tips on how to prep your ride for spring weather.

First up - wash all that road salt from the vehicle's undercarriage. Salt can damage components underneath, causing rust and other long term damage. Flush and fill cooling systems, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water. Don't forget to check battery and spark plugs. Misfiring of these can leave you stranded, and?

Similar to 2011, 2012 is looking to be a great year for used cars. During 2011, almost 39 Million used cars were purchased, with Autofocus in Greensboro, NC contributing to that list.

"We saw a lot of people whose existing cars were just tired so, after two years of pent-up demand, that finally led to a surge of used car sales last year, and especially in November and December," added chief Spinella.¹

During the…

For those of you who were unaware, knowing when to change your oils and filters is key to keeping your vehicle healthy in the long run. Unfortunately, this is one of the areas that our vehicle service center cannot take care of ourselves.

Autofocus in Greensboro, NC highly recommends that drivers check their car's oil regularly, basically every time a driver fills up their tank at the gas station. Checking your oil is easy…

All pre-owned programs aren't similar, there's Dealer Certified Pre-owned and also Manufacturer Certified. Certified pre-owned cars, like the ones available at Autofocus in Greensboro, NC, are a bit different from your typical used cars on Craig's List because you can assume that these cars have been gone over with a "fine tooth comb." These cars, with over 100-point inspections and a clean driving or accident record, are likely a much more reliable…

With summer coming to a close and fall weather just around the corner, it's time to test your wet weather driving ability. They say driving at the beginning of a storm is the worst time to do so. Oils and other automotive remains embedded in the roads come to the surface once it begins to downpour and causes the roads to be at their slipperiest.

Stay extra alert on those wet roads. And slow…

We've all had a used car we loved, perhaps even anthropomorphized with a name. For those of you who already are conjuring images of your trusty, or maybe quirky, chariot and getting all nostalgic, you might want to head over to the Internet Movie Cars Database (IMCDb) at http://imcdb.org.

The Internet Movie Cars Database catalogs a vast and eclectic collection of cars that appear in approximately 23,800 feature films, shorts, cartoons…