Charles Barker Preowned

In the end, we all know that they wind up here on our lot at Charles Barker Preowned. But what about right after a vehicle is discontinued? It might surprise you to know that long after production is ended, many dealerships continue to sell new models. It makes perfect sense too. Why would they stop selling a perfectly good new car just because it's no longer being made? If anything that might spark an…

When we here at Charles Barker Preowned told you about why and when you should change your vehicle's oil and filters, we left one key part out. And that's exactly what your engine oil does. This is important to know mainly because it serves a critical function within your vehicle, and perhaps knowing what it does will inline you to bring it in to be serviced with us more often.

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If there's one thing that we can safely say here at Charles Barker Preowned, it's that we about every vehicle that comes into our service center as though it were one of our own. That's why we're dedicated to keeping you informed regarding everything from simple maintenance to more complex car care and everything in between.

Today, we'd like to discuss a problem that plagues many drivers: Oil and filters…

A large amount of how well your vehicle performs on the road is subject to the condition of your tires, and we here at Charles Barker Preowned are here to explain.

There are two basic things to keep an eye on when checking out your tires. The first is how inflated they are. If your tires are under inflated, they'll require more force to more the vehicle, which results in lower fuel economy. On…

Vehicle maintenance is often a sensitive subject for drivers. They want to get the most out of their vehicle, but also know that taking a vehicle to the wrong mechanic could result in them getting nickeled and dimed. That, however, is why you can always count on the honest service department right here at Charles Barker Preowned to give you a straight deal when it comes to maintaining your ride.

Still, we realize that many…

MPG, fuel economy, efficiency... No matter how you refer to it, it's the big key term these days. Drivers in the greater Virginia Beach area and beyond are looking to get the most from their latest trip to the pump, and who can blame them? That's why we here at Charles Barker Preowned would like to take a minute to cover what you can do to maximize the distance that you car can…

We here at Charles Barker Preowned highly recommend that drivers in the greater Virginia Beach area and beyond know their new or used car inside and out in order to stay safe and get the most out of it. As such, we thought we'd take a minute to go over the recent release put out by the Car Care Council, which urges drivers to check their car's battery every day in order to…

As 2011 comes to a close, we here at Charles Barker Toyota begin to wonder what the best-selling used cars of the year are. Those who know us know that our lineup of preowned vehicles ranges from automakers like Chevrolet and Cadillac to Toyota and Lexus, and everything in between, so it only makes sense that we would be a little curious as to how specific models sell once they've had at least one…

It's easy to tell when the roads are getting slick from rain, congested with traffic, or even washed out from a heavy storm, but wind is the unseen enemy of the road. Wind gusts can be a huge danger on the road, but by keeping your ear open for the sound of them, you can keep yourself as well as other drivers in the greater Virginia Beach area safe from danger.

Safety is a…

If you're in the market for a used car, it should be noted that there is no better deal than buying a Dealer Certified Pre-Owned, just like the vehicles found here at Charles Barker Preowned. Dealer Certified vehicles have the benefit of having been thoroughly inspected upon their arrival on the lot. Only after going through rigorous 100-point inspections do they get our seal of approval from our dedicated service and repair department; something…