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Putting a Car Seat into A Jeep Renegade When you are buying a vehicle, you want to ensure that your most precious cargo are able to ride along without worry of being unsafe. The experts have put the 2015 Jeep Renegade to the test and are here to let you know what you can expect when you go to fit a car seat into your Jeep Renegade. We'll tell you what you need to know! more The Ratings Are Good Throughout the several different types of carseats available for different ages and sizes of children, the scores for the Renegade look good. The lowest scoring seat was the infant seat, which received a C ranking, meaning that there were some issues with connections. Otherwise, all the car seats seemed to be easily installed and quite sturdy inside the Renegade. Specific Seats and The Ratings Here are the specific types of seats and their particular ratings: Latch Seat: A Infant Seat: C Rear-Facing Convertible: B Forward-Facing Convertible: A Booster Seat: B What Worked Well The Renegade's two lower latch anchors on the seats were easy to use and the three tether anchors on the rear seatbacks were easy to connect to. The front passenger seat only needed to be moved forward slightly for the rear convertible seat, and the front passenger still had a comfortable amount of legroom. What Wasn't So Great The rear-facing infant seat forced the front passenger seat to move forward quite a bit, and might create a cramped amount of legroom up front. The rear seats belt buckles are great and sturdy, but because they are recessed into the seat cushion, they can be tricky to use for younger passengers. Interested in Taking a Closer Look? If you are interested in learning more about the 2015 Jeep Renegade, or want to take a test drive, give us a call or schedule your test drive online. Our friendly team here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine are happy to help you through any questions regarding the finance process. Schedule a Test Drive! View Our Inventory!

2016 Jeep Wrangler Changes The Jeep Wrangler is probably the most easily recognized Jeep vehicle in the world. It's rugged and sport-utility appearance makes it a popular choice amongst adventurous drivers. For the 2016 model year, the Jeep Wrangler has returned with a few changes and even more exciting technology options than ever before! We'll give you a heads up on what to expect! more Looks the Same, But Offers More! When you see the Jeep Wrangler, it doesn't seem to have changed much. It's got the same boxy body and round headlights, but what you don't see from the outside has completely changed the capability and performance of the utility vehicle. The introduction of a much better 3.6-liter V6 engine and the six-speed automatic transmission. This means that your trips on the road are more comfortable and offer a better performance than before! Going off-roading makes the sacrifice in fuel economy and acceleration speed worth the trouble. The confident and solid chassis and body give the Wrangler a sense of capability that sets it apart from the competition. Read More: 2016 Dodge Durango Gets 25 MPG Interior Refinement The interior of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler has seem many improvements. The control center and all of the surfaces have been made modern and upright. Soft touch materials sprinkled throughout, but you can still take a hose to the interior of your Wrangler if things get overwhelming. Technology added through a first-row LCD screen and the potential for Bluetooth connectivity can improve the driving experience for anyone looking to enjoy media or their favorite tunes. Standard on the Wranger is a Garmin navigation system and other useful apps, and drivers will also enjoy the interior power outlets and 55 cubic feet of cargo space. Read More: My Jeep Won't Start: 4 Tips Where Can I Get One? If you are interested in learning more about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler or would like to take a test drive, give us a call here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine. Our skilled team members are happy to answer your questions and help you through the quick and easy financing process. We can't wait to help you drive home in the Jeep of your dreams! VIEW OUR INVENTORY SCHEDULE YOUR TEST DRIVE

The Top 3 Features on the Jeep Renegade We love the 2015 Jeep Renegade and we can't wait to see how it changes and grows with each model year. Since the Renegade was such a late arrival to the 2015 Jeep lineup, we thought this would be a great time to remind you of all the impressive features that have his crosssover SUV rolling off dealership lots almost as quickly as they are rolling on! Here are our top 3 favorite features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade. more It's A Cuter Jeep Wrangler You may not love the use of the word cute mixed in with the Jeep name, but there are certainly no questions of whether this vehicle is great-looking, and similar to the Wrangler. The shape and features give this little crossover a taste of what the Wrangler has always had, rugged style. However, the Renegade takes the ruggedness and adds a little more charm and everyday appeal. The rounded corners and more exaggerated features give the Renegade a more urban appearance, and we love it! Read More: 13 Tips for Buying a Used Car in 2015 It was Made for the Young at Heart Designers at Fiat Chrysler were handed the Renegade project and told to create the perfect vehicle to fit their needs. This sporty and athletic, yet urban crossover was the result. Using the impressive Jeep history and design, these innovators worked to create a modern crossover that offered the fuel economy ratings and capability that they were looking for. It's a Vehicle Appreciated Worldwide Between the different design teams and the production, the Jeep Renegade makes its way across a couple continents before rolling onto our dealership lot. Fiat Chrysler also is looking forward to the Renegade's success in European countries, making this the first Jeep that is being introduced outside of America! Read More: 2016 Chrysler 200 Review and Specs In Case You Need More Here are some quick specs ratings for the fun and exciting Jeep Renegade: Base Engine: 1.4-liter I-4 Horsepower: 180 HP Fuel Economy: 24 mpg city/ 31 mpg hwy Interior Cargo Space: 50.8 cubic feet Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs If you have any questions regarding the Jeep Renegade or any of the other vehicles in our large inventory, be sure to give us a call. Our team of qualified experts are happy to help you in any way they can. Our free online financing tools make it easier than ever to take advantage of what Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine has to offer.

Mopar Vehicle Accessories in Racine WI We hear about Mopar and you've seen pictures of customized vehicles, but do you know what Mopar really is? We know can get your Fiat stripes or your Jeep details from Mopar, but what is it? We're here to talk about what Mopar is and what you need to know about it! Read on to find out! more What Does Mopar Stand For? Mopar is a word that comes from the combination of "Motor" and "Parts." They are the parts, service, and customer service division within Fiat Chrysler. They create parts and extra features that allow drivers to customize their vehicles to fit their needs and look cool. Read More! 2016 Chrysler 300 Photo Gallery What Can I Get From Mopar? It really depends on your vehicle! Mopar makes attractive features to add to the exterior of vehicles, parts and accessories to change your driving experience, and fun interior extras to make your time behind the wheel more convenient. Personalizing a Fiat Chrysler vehicle is easier than you may think! With the wide number of choices for many different vehicles, it's really a matter of preference! Check out the Mopar website to see what they designers have to offer for your vehicle! Mopar Customized Vehicles: Frankfurt Auto Show 2015 Just this week, Fiat Chrysler's Mopar division rolled out a few customized Jeep vehicles in Germany for the auto show in Frankfurt! The Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser is showing off a 4 inch suspension raise, matte orange paint, and an engine skid plate. It looks meaner than ever and ready to take on any adventure. The Cherokee KrawLer is there to show special suspension upgrades to make the vehicle more capable off-road. And the Jeep Renegade TrailHawk is standing with underbody skids to protect important parts, and 17 inch wheels to add confidence on and off road. If you want to see images of these impressively customized vehicles, follow this link. Read More! 2016 Chrysler 200 Specs More Mopar! If you are interested in what Mopar is available for your Fiat Chrysler vehicle, or just want to daydream of potential customization, give us a call or take a look through the Mopar website. We are always happy to help you build the vehicle of your dreams, and look forward to hearing from you soon!

4 Good Reasons Your Jeep Engine Won't Start One of the worst feelings is the fateful day when you climb into your car to leave for work to find that it won't start. Whether it's turning over and simply not starting, or giving you complete silence when you turn the key, it's not good. We're here to give you some tips on why your Jeep engine isn't starting and what to do to get back on the road as quickly as possible. more Complete Silence When You Turn the Key: Open the hood and take a look at your car battery. If the cables look corroded and dirty, take a screw driver (with a wooden or insulated handle) and force it between the connector and the battery terminal. Twist slightly to lodge it in there firmly. If the engine starts, you need new cables! There's A Clicking Noise, But That's It: This usually indicates a dead battery. In this situation you can jump your engine or get a new battery. READ MORE: The Pope Loves His Jeep The Engine Turns Over but Won't Start: If this is happening, take a look at the fuel lines running to your engine. If that all looks good, there's a chance your spark plugs aren't receiving the spark. There's also a chance that your vehicle's security system is malfunctioning. On older vehicles, especially, this can be a real issue. If you are worried that your vehicle's security system is activated, simply put your key in the ignition and turn it without trying to start the engine. Leave it in for at least 15 mins and then remove the key before attempting to start the engine. The Engine Won't Start on Rainy Days The issue here might be dampness under your distributer cap! Unscrew this cap and look underneath. If there is moisture, stop by your nearest service department and purchase some mechanic's solvent or buy an aerosol can of it. Clean the cap with it and make sure to dry it thoroughly. Make sure the solvent is clean! Even a small amount of dirt can ruin the process! READ MORE: Win A Free Garage Makeover From Dodge! None of These Tips Helping? Give our qualified service team a call. We love to help our customers get their vehicles running and back on the road as quickly as possible. We are sure we have a solution to help you get your engine running! CONTACT US OUR SERVICE CENTER

Even the Pope Loves the Jeep Brand! It's not a question that many people around the world love the Jeep brand for its adventurous reputation and ability to handle off-road adventures. However, would you be surprised to know that out of all the different vehicles that could have been chosen, the Pope will be making rounds in a customized Jeep during his visit to the US? Read on to find out more! more Why We all Love Jeep Let's be real. The Jeep Wrangler is the most widely recognized and most popular choice in Jeep. We aren't sure if it's the rugged exterior or the fact that the top can be taken down to reveal a completely open vehicle cabin, but the Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle that everyone knows and loves. READ MORE: The 2016 Dodge Dart is in Stock! The Pope Chose the Jeep While we all might wonder why the Pope chose a Jeep Wrangler, but we believe it must be for the fact that it is so easily customized to fit his needs. In a Jeep Wrangler, the Pope has the option of being visible for the world to see as he drives around, or to be inside the cabin where he has more privacy. If there was a reason to love a Jeep Wrangler, it would definitely be for its versatility. READ MORE: Tips for Relieving Back Pain While Driving Do You Want One Too? Are you interested in seeing why the Pope himself believes that the Jeep brand is a solid choice? Here at Palmen Dodge Jeep Chrysler of Racine, we have a large number of Jeep vehicles just waiting to be driven home. You could pretend to be the Pope as you drive your own 2015 Jeep Wrangler! Schedule a test drive!

Is your engine running a little hot these days? Well, whether you are on the road or hopefully just trying to make it home, these 5 tips for cooling down an overheating Jeep engine are hopefully going to help! Read on to learn what to do! more It's hot. You need to cool it down. Your engine is not a happy camper, and because of that you are here reading this blog. Fear not! We'll give you some great tips for calming down a scorching engine! 5 Tips for Cooling Down an Overheating Jeep Engine Tip #1: Pull over. Turn off the air conditioning. Roll down the windows. This might seem simple, but it's amazing how much work it is to keep your engine cool when the A/C is on! Try and cool things down the natural way by shutting everything off. Tip #2: If that doesn't work, turn on the vehicle and crank the heat! Pulling heat off your engine and into the cab of your vehicle might make you uncomfortable, but it will definitely decrease the strain on your engine. Tip #3: Use your brakes less! It's a known fact that friction causes increased heat. And the friction of your brakes paired with the work the engine does to slow down your vehicle and speed it back up again can mean extra heat being thrown around. Try coasting as much as possible to avoid adding heat to an already steamy situation. Tip #4: Try parking your vehicle and revving the engine. Sometimes the revving of the engine can increase the activity of the water pump and help to cool down the engine. Don't do this a lot. If you don't see immediate results, assume that it's not your best solution. Tip #5: Too late and things boiled over? At that point, pull your vehicle over. Get out of it and open the hood. Your Jeep is gonna need some time to relax before you think about starting it again. You might need to add some water if things boiled over a lot. Make sure the engine is VERY cool before attempting this! READ MORE: Does the Jeep Renegade Drive Like a Jeep? If all else fails, give us a call and we'll help you figure out what to do next. Our qualified service department is trained and ready to handle whatever your vehicle throws our way. We want to help you get back onto the road and moving again as quickly as we can! Safe travels!

Before and After Pictures of the Jeep Cherokee Redesign Last year,  the Jeep Cherokee went through an intense redesign.  How do you feel about it? We'll show you some before and after pictures of the Jeep Cherokee redesign. There are those out there who truly love the new design and those who prefer the more classic design of the previous look. Check it out! Take a look at these pictures of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee and let us know what you think! We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! more BEFORE: According to the latest word on the street, the designers at Jeep are going to keep this redesign for at least a few more years. With the exciting changes going on at Jeep, we can expect other great changes in the Jeep lineup very soon! AFTER: Interested in taking a close look at a Jeep Cherokee on your very own test drive? Schedule your appointment online or give our sales team a call. We have a large number of different Jeep vehicles that are fun to drive and exciting-looking!

You find yourself driving down a road only to notice that as you speed up, your Jeep starts to shake violently. It's hard to control the vehicle and you are worried for your life. You slow down only to find that the shaking stops. This is why we are here today to talk about how to solve the Jeep Death wobble and why it happens. more The Death Wobble sounds a lot more exciting than it is. When the suspension system is not balanced correctly, the vehicle will shift from side to side, making the wheels wobble. At higher speeds this becomes more apparent and can be dangerous. It's important to get it fixed. READ MORE: Girls Dance to Big Sean in a Dodge Challenger What causes the suspension to become unbalanced? This, unfortunately is just something that can happen to certain vehicles. Because of the way Jeep Cherokees and Jeep Wranglers are built, their suspension is susceptible to the death wobble and eventually may require a new steering stabilizer. What parts affect the death wobble? It's a common problem but can have multiple answers depending on the vehicle. The death wobble can be associated with: * wheels that aren't aligned properly --> easy to fix! * Unbalanced tires --> also easy to have checked out! * Worn ball joints * steering stabilizing bar READ MORE: Does My Car Use Struts or Shocks? We hope that you never experience the death wobble, but should it happen to be a problem in the future, it's important to bring it in to a trusted service department. Be sure to check for service center coupons before coming in to see if you can save money on maintenance or checking certain parts of the vehicle.

Adults Race Barbie Jeep Vehicles in Epic Videos We are willing to bet that most people have not heard of extreme Barbie Jeep racing. Basically, adults sit in the Barbie Jeeps and ride then downhill in extremely fast-paced races that often include quite a few wipeouts. Sound dangerous? Sound crazy? All of the above. Keep reading to learn a little more and to see a video of this sport in action. more Are the Barbie Jeeps Normal? The answer to this question is yes. These Barbie Jeeps are exactly what you imagine. Some are pink or purple and they are all miniature. It's actually really intense, but the downhill factor makes it much more interesting as the vehicles are often out of control and flip over at the slightest bump. But it seems like the people involved find that to be a great part of the sport! READ MORE: Jeep is the Pope's Favorite Brand! Are You Interested in Driving a Full-Size Jeep? We can't suggest that you take a real Jeep and try to throw it around like these Barbie Jeeps, but since they are known for being versatile and hard working vehicles, our Jeep vehicles are incredibly popular for those who like to do a little off-roading! READ MORE: Tips for Relieving Back Pain While Driving Which One Fits Your Lifestyle? 2015 Jeep Renegade 2015 Jeep Patriot 2015 Jeep Wrangler Watch Extreme Barbie Jeep Races 2015

Why do Jeep drivers wave and honk when you pass by? When it comes to driving a Jeep, you never really understand it until you have one of your own. The history and united group of drivers that the Jeep brand as collected over the years have become one of the most recognized group of vehicle brand fans in the world. So why are there so many Jeep fans across the globe? Why do Jeep drivers wave and honk when you pass by? We'll tell you! more It's no secret that the Jeep lineup consists of some pretty adventurous vehicles and some pretty stylish ones, too! There are a lot of great things to love about the Jeep brand and the cars that drive around our streets today. An example of pure adventure is the 2015 Jeep Wrangler. This amazing vehicle is prepared for off-roading, sunshine or rain. Whether you want the cloth top, a hard top, or no top at all, this vehicle is ready. With great options for the latest technology and comfortable seating for five passengers, the 2015 Wrangler is a car that was made to perform. READ MORE: Teaching Your Kids About Washing the Car this Summer! On the other hand, there is the sleek and stylish 2015 Jeep Compass. While this might not look like a vehicle to take on a safari, it's more traditional roof makes it great in all weather types. Excellent handling and a sturdy build makes this vehicle perfect for those who live where there are tough road conditions. Another great example of Jeep's impressive history is the brand-new 2015 Jeep Renegade. It hasn’t been here for long, but this little beauty combines what we love about new vehicle efficiency and modern convenience into a classic style that we recognize. Using the traditional Jeep front grille and including the ability to handle off-roading adventures, this efficient little Jeep is a big contender in the automotive industry. READ MORE: Does My Jeep Renegade Have Keyless Entry? When Buzzfeed put together this article with Jeep as a compilation of the ideas and beliefs that make Jeep's fans so special, they were right to say "when the going gets tough, the tough go 4x4." Jeep vehicles are special and their drivers are adventurous. That's why Jeep is known across the world, and that is what sets their fans apart. They live life on the wild side in a Jeep that's ready to handle whatever life throws at it.

We have all been watching the newest Jeep models roll off of dealership lots almost as fast as they arrive. Many Jeep fans are completely in love with the sporty and efficient 2015 Jeep Renegade. For the first time in what seems like forever, Jeep is making a luxury SUV to challenge Range Rover. Read on to find out more: more The potential is there, and the Jeep designers are preparing to send out a new SUV with luxury to match the Range Rover rival that has always stood above the Jeep brand in that category. Combining the versatility of off-roading capability and the comfort of luxury means a new Jeep that sounds pretty fantastic. READ MORE: Girls Dance in a Dodge Challenger The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer would come fitted with the latest technology and a more expensive price tag. Assumed to be released in 2018, the new Jeep SUV is made with the challenge of meeting the luxury levels we see in the Range Rover, but without taking away from the classic and great reputation of the Jeep name. For over 50 years, the Jeep vehicles we know and love have been driving on roads across the world. With their amazing ability to be both stylish and rugged, these versatile cars have gotten people where they need to go and continue to do so every day. With a focus on sporty utility, the step into the truly luxurious would be an exciting adventure for Jeep fans everywhere! READ MORE: One Couple Own 77 Dodge Vipers Interested in seeing what Jeep has been up to lately? Come in today to take a look at the 2015 Jeep Renegade. We also have 2015 Jeep Wranglers which we all know and recognize as the world's most popular Jeep model. Schedule your appointment online today! Our friendly and professional staff of automotive experts are always here and happy to help you with any questions regarding our inventory or financing for a new vehicle!