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Winter is the season for treacherous weather, for many people. Of course, it all depends on where you live, work, and play. Winter brings freezing rain, ice, snow, and frigid temperatures that chill to the bone. While you may have topped off the antifreeze, changed the tires, and checked every system in your vehicle, your windshield wipers matter just as much. If they’re not made for winter weather, you may be in for a few winter surprises.

We all know that buying a vehicle can be stressful or fun. It really is all about the way we view it and react to the experience. Why not think about the total cost of ownership and not just the car price? Doing this will make the whole process less stressful.

At Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we see it all the time, people come in and buy a car that they can't keep because they forgot all the other things that go with owning a vehicle. Things like the cost of insurance, the cost of maintenance and so…

Are you exhausted looking for your next new set of tires? Tires eventually suffer wear and tear. Damage is the result of normal road travel. The tread is weakened with each trip you take. You need to search for new tires eventually. Your vehicle safety in the Johnstown area depends on it.

Our parts department at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to help with your new tire search. We want to provide you with any education you will need to make a great decision. There are so many styles and brands to choose from now. It can be…

There are many advantages to having your vehicle serviced at our Johnstown, PA showroom, as opposed to a typical repair shop. You want a service department that has the experience to keep your vehicle in peak performance. Fortunately for you, the service department at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can offer the following:

• A high volume of inventory with original equipment manufactured parts.
• Factory-trained technicians that are committed to their trade with certification in areas of expertise.

Everyone who has ever leased a vehicle knows that the upcoming end of your lease can be a little anxiety-provoking. Never fear, for your friends at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram have some tips for you on what to do when your lease is about to end.

Some people who have a lease decide that they like the car so much that they end up buying it. This may mean turning your future lease payments into car payments and opening up a loan. Another option for keeping your current vehicle may be extending your lease.

Earlier this month, Jeep_® proudly announced that the 2017 Compass has been named a 2017 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The compact SUV receive the highest ratings possible for both crashworthiness and collision warning technology, earning a grade of "good" on all five IIHS crashworthiness tests and a "superior" grade for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).

Even if you don't live in Texas, your car could still be affected by Hurricane Harvey. How? If you're searching for a pre-owned car in Johnstown, and buy one from a disreputable seller, there's a chance it could be one of the thousands of flood-damaged cars sent out of the disaster area to other states.

To help used-car shoppers avoid underhanded deals, CarFax is opening up its flood-damage database to the public. Simply look up the vehicle's VIN number to see if it was in a flood zone before it reached Pennsylvania.

Of course, some sellers…

Tested: The @Dodge Durango SRT is better at VIR than on the Rubicon Trail https://t.co/4aMYN7Pomf pic.twitter.com/KiCVfm6xZh

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) July 31, 2017

There’s a lot of excitement swelling in response to the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, and it’s not just due to its impressive 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine with 475 horsepower, because inside and out, this Durango gets people looking.

Do you happen to have the sports coupe segment on the brain? Well, if so, we here at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram would be quick to point you in the direction of ours, the 2017 Dodge Viper.

Why, though?

That answer, conveniently enough, can be found in the clip below. Pair up with The Fast Lane Car personality, Roman Mica, as he takes the Viper out for a test drive:

A truly brilliant base model, the Viper SRT delivers the goods in just about every manner imaginable.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels…

There’s no need to worry, we have plenty of the 2017 Chrysler 300 models in stock for our customers in the greater Johnstown area. With features like available 300 horsepower, a V6 engine, optional AWD, and up to 30 mpg highway, the 300 really could cure a bad day. We recommend taking one long drive each day to soothe the nerves and calm the tension that rises when your coworkers don’t put in their share of the work, you fret over whether you’ll get that big promotion, or you just need a bit of fresh air.