Person jump starting a vehicle

How Do I Jump Start a Vehicle?

Ford Truck Life: How to Jumpstart a Vehicle

Did your kids have one of the overhead lights on so they could read while you were driving last night and forgot to turn it off when you got home? Or is the weather so cold that your vehicle isn’t turning over? Either way, it is never fun to have a dead battery when you have places to be! Luckily, jump-starting your battery will fire up your vehicle in no time so you can get back out on the road! Ford recently released this helpful video that gives a great step-by-step guide to jumpstarting your vehicle. Enjoy and good luck! Read the rest of this entry >>

Now is the Time to Create a Roadside Emergency Kit!

Ford Truck Life: Own a Roadside Emergency Kit Video

With the winter season on its way, many drivers are getting their vehicle ready for the cold temperatures and the snow. One thing that you should do to prepare your vehicle for the winter season is by building and adding a roadside emergency kit to have on hand in case you ever end up in the ditch after encountering slippery road conditions. And it is actually good to have in your vehicle all year round in case anything goes wrong while you are on the road. Watch this video from Ford to create the best roadside emergency kit: Read the rest of this entry >>

Halloween pumpkins

Is Halloween Egging Bad for My Vehicle?

Can Eggs Ruin My Car’s Paint?

Halloween is almost here, and while many of us are excited to dress up and pig out on candy, we are also dreading the shenanigans that the teenagers will pull. Here at Auction Direct USA, we have heard stories from our friends and family where their yards were TP’d, and the Jack-O-Lanterns on their doorsteps were smashed. But perhaps the worst prank in the bunch is when we are driving down the street when all of a sudden, our vehicle is being pelted with eggs! Read the rest of this entry >>

Compass and map

How Do I Find True North?

Ford Truck Life: How to Find True North

When you drive a truck – especially a Ford – you are going to be on some big adventures. Whether it is bagging that big buck, catching that record-breaking Muskie, or trekking through the trails, a truck will make help you make the most of your adventure. But what happens if you are away from your truck and get lost? Luckily, Ford recently created this helpful video that show you how to find true north when your phone/internet is not available: Read the rest of this entry >>

a hand using an ice scraper on a car

How Often Do I Need to Replace My Vehicle’s Ice Scraper?

Do I Need a New Ice Scraper for My Vehicle This Year?

Many areas around the country are starting to see cold temperatures that include frosty mornings. While some folks are jumping for joy because they soon will be able to go sledding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling again, many others are dreading going out and scraping their vehicle’s windshield. Luckily, it helps when we have a high-quality ice scraper to help clear those frosty windows. But is it time to replace your current ice scraper?

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A Chevy Equinox on the road

Check Out the Lineup of Chevy SUVs!

Chevy Family of SUVs Commercial

Here at Auction Direct USA, some of our best-selling vehicles are crossovers and SUVs. And one of our most popular brands is Chevrolet. If you are looking to save money on your next vehicle by going with a used Chevrolet but aren’t sure which model is right for your needs, we are making things easy by sharing this commercial from Chevrolet with you! Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry >>