Labor Day’s here! So are the parades, barbecues, fireworks, beaches, and the last days of summer! We hope you enjoy the sunny warmth of the season for the last time this year. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

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A driver at the Mobil gas station, Said, said “it’s a very lucky day. Any day is lucky when you get free gas. Totally unexpected.” Passport Auto Group shared the locations of the gas stations for their one-day event on Instagram. The gas stations included a Shell station, a Citgo station located in Camp Springs, Maryland, and a Mobil station in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Employees of Team Passport, including President Everett Hellmuth and Vice President Jay Klein, pumped gas and distributed water and tips on how to save money on gas. Below are ten money-saving tips at the gas pump:
• Check your tires: Make sure your tires are properly inflated. • Studies show that 20% to 30% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption is tire-related.
• Buy gas early or late in the day: Gas is cooler and more dense earlier in the day. As temperatures rise, gas density falls, and you get less of it when you pump.
Drive at optimized speeds if possible: Cars are optimized for fuel efficiency at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, but always abide by the speed limit.
• Cruise control: Use cruise control to maintain a steady and constant speed over long distances.
Preserve gas: Turn off your vehicle when waiting; excess idling can waste gas.
• Don’t carry extra weight: The more you carry around in your car or trunk, the more fuel you will burn transporting it.
Glide in and out of your stops: Abrupt increasing and decreasing can have a real impact on your gas consumption.
• Ask about cash savings: Look for stations that provide discounts for paying in cash (not debit) instead of credit; the stations save on credit card fees and pass the savings directly to you.
• Download a gas app: Using one can sometimes save you more than $0.20 per gallon.
• Acquire a gas rewards credit card: Many pay you back anywhere from 6-8% of your gas purchases.

Visit Passport Auto Group’s Instagram page here to see a video on their free gas day event, and follow them to learn more ways they support the local community. Passport Auto Group is proud to support their local community throughout the year through their Passport Cares program.

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Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility

Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations.

Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work towards improving the lives of area residents each and every day.

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We wish you a joyful and safe celebration of this remarkable day in our nation’s history. Stay safe and enjoy your relaxing weekend this 4th of July.

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A father is a source of strength, a helper, and the finest kind of friend. Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dads out there. We hope Father’s Day brings you some time to relax and to celebrate in your favorite ways.

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Celebrate the spirit of America and the courage of the brave hearts this Memorial Day. Click here to schedule an appointment.

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A mother always puts the demands and choices of her child before anything else. She holds her child whenever he needs her help. She is always there when her child needs her. Such is the beauty of a mother. Warm wishes to you on Mother’s Day.

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Spring has sprung, and so have the annoying potholes wet winter weather left behind on some of your most frequented roads. And unfortunately, these divots in the asphalt can wreak havoc on your vehicle.

While they might not seem like a huge issue, potholes can cause costly damage to tires, suspensions, and other vehicle parts. A report from AAA indicates that drivers in the U.S. spend an average of $3 billion on pothole damage repairs each year.

Luckily, there are several smart moves drivers can make to help minimize and hopefully steer clear of the damage that these rocky pavement pits might cause. Check out the roadmap below on how to avoid pothole pitfalls driving forward:

Don’t drive through puddles

When it comes to puddles, be cautious. Don’t drive a vehicle too fast through them since there may be hidden potholes that are deep and extra dangerous. If the vehicle does collide with a deep crater, don’t panic. Pull over to a safe spot on the highway or shoulder of the road right away. Slow down, check for cross traffic, change lanes and come to a stop to check for damage.

Stay alert on unfamiliar roads

When driving on an unfamiliar road, watch out for hazards. Because drivers often anticipate and avoid potholes in areas they travel often, they might not notice new ones in less frequented areas. Drivers should keep their eyes peeled in new places and proceed with caution.

Keep a safe distance between vehicles

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles on the road. Drivers will be able to spot potholes faster and more easily when they can see what’s coming. Make it a point to maintain at least a 3-second following distance between the vehicle in front of you. And remember, allow for extra space on highways and byways because it’s possible to miss a pothole when following too closely at faster speeds.

Keep up on car maintenance

If the vehicle’s tires are inflated properly when it hits a pothole, it lessens the chance of damage. When a vehicle hits a pothole with low tire pressure, the rim is more likely to be damaged and the suspension could suffer. Underinflated tires may also increase the chances of losing control of your vehicle or getting a blowout. Overinflated tires will not give as much during impact with a pothole, which could also damage the suspension. Shocks and struts in good condition, with properly inflated tires can cushion the blow.

Drive slower in the dark

Less visibility during nighttime means it can be tougher to avoid potholes. Reduce the chances of driving over them and minimize damage by taking it slow on the roads. This defensive driving tactic is especially helpful when it’s rainy or excessively windy.

Know how to hit an unavoidable pothole

Some potholes just can’t be avoided. One of the best things to do is slow down to avoid incurring vehicle damage. When the car hits a pothole, grip the steering wheel tightly to prevent it from jerking. Just don’t brake before hitting a pothole because doing so can cause damage.

Source: Michigan Department of Transportation

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Warm wishes on Easter to all our customers and their families. May this Easter bring your Family together for a great celebration filled with lots of joy, happiness, and of course chocolate!

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Send us photos and information online so we can give you a cost estimate, and from there we can work with you and the insurance company paying for repairs to get your vehicle back to factory condition. If you need a tow or a rental car, we can also help with that. We work with a quality towing company that offers 24/7 service throughout the D.C. metro and can handle everything from compacts to full-size pickup trucks. We also have several rental cars on-site.

Dealing with a collision is hardly a stress-free time, which is why we at Passport Collision Center do our best to make things as simple, fast, and easy as possible. If you run into trouble, you can trust Passport to fix it.

We offer Full Auto Body Repair, Cosmetic Interior Repair, Alloy Rim Repair, Front and Rear Bumper Repair, Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Service, Painting Services, Local Auto Body Work for Alexandria Virginia and Marlow Heights Maryland. We work with all insurance companies and are certified to repair for the following car manufactured brands: Toyota Repair, BMW Repair, MINI Repair, INFINITI Repair, Mazda Repair and Nissan Repair. We look forward to helping!

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