Every time the seasons start to change, auto dealers will have great sales. Let’s say the engine of your current car or truck has failed and you need a new ride. One of the questions you could have is what difference the drive systems make? So, with that in mind, let’s find out.

Front Wheel Drive

To start off, let’s look at front wheel drive. This is the option that you will see the most often, no matter which vehicle you are looking to buy. When it comes to the drive systems, front wheel drive is the easiest and least expensive to manufacture. This allows the vehicle to cost less and afford the driver and passenger more room in the cabin. But how does it work? Front wheel drive directs engine power to the front wheels of your vehicle, and only the front wheels. More weight is focused on this part of your ride, so when the road is slippery due to rain, snow, or ice, you will have better traction.

Rear Wheel Drive

Next up is rear wheel drive. Unlike front wheel drive, the engine power is shifted to the set of wheels in the back. This is great for heavier vehicles like trucks and SUVs, and also has the effect of granting your car higher horsepower. However, one major downside to rear wheel drive is that it isn’t as practical as its front-wheel cousin for most day-to-day drivers. Plus, it doesn’t handle as well when weather conditions make the roads slippery and more treacherous to navigate.  

All Wheel Drive

What do you want to do this fall? If you plan on going off-roading, then you’ll need to have all-wheel drive.  All-wheel drive also comes in handy when you are out driving and run into unexpectedly foul weather. This drive system sends power from the engine to all four wheels. However, all-wheel drive systems are designed differently by each manufacturer. The front wheels may still be favored, or in some cases, the AWD system only works under certain conditions. If the tires start to slip off the road, then the AWD will redirect power to the wheels that need them more.

Four Wheel Drive

Four-wheel drive systems are similar to all-wheel drive. But the main difference is that they provide even more engine power for the most challenging driving conditions or activities, such as going over boulders or through deep bodies of water.

Trick Trucks Has the Answers to All Your Questions

If you want to upgrade your vehicle, then come to see us at Trick Trucks. We are happy to make sure your truck is in great condition and is looking fresh all year round. We have over forty years of experience, so there is nothing we haven’t seen. Give us a call at 1-866-60-TRICK or visit us online. Follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube to keep up with our newest projects and to gain inspiration for your next one.

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If only there was a way to protect your dashboard and the overall value of your automobile…

Wait, there is.

A dash mat, designed to fit on the dashboard of your vehicle, can do all that and more. The benefits of a custom fitted dash mat include:

• Soft Foss Fibre® carpet won’t fray or unravel

• Dash Mats are made of durable, color fast, non-shrinking needle-punch carpet.

• The sun’s damaging rays can crack your dashboard. With the simple protection of a Dash Mat you can keep your interior looking better longer.

• Cuts hazardous windshield glare

• Windshield haze is caused by gasses leaked from your vehicles dashboard. A new Dash Mat helps eliminate these gasses (called Plasticizer Migration) from fogging-up your windshield.

• Dash Mats have a lifetime warranty.

• A Dash Mat will help keep the resell value of your vehicle higher.

• Each Dash Mat is custom made.

• You can customize your Dash Mat with your favorite saying. “Mom’s Taxi” or “Let’s Golf!” are some of the great monograms to put on your Dash Mat to show your friends your personality.

• We are proud that our products are designed in the USA.

If you are interested in having a custom Dash Mat dashboard cover installed in your vehicle, contact Trick Trucks today. We are here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty.

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Each Trick Trucks location offers full service installation of all parts and accessories. With over 30 years of service, our counter sales staff will keep you up to speed on the latest accessories that we can install on your vehicle. Whether it is your own personal vehicle, or your work truck, Trick Trucks will provide factory authorized service for all of your installation needs. All work is guaranteed and all factory warrantees apply.

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