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How Road Salt is Silently Damaging Your Car

January 12th, 2026 by

Don’t Let Winter Corrosion Lead to Costly Repairs Road salt is a necessary part of winter in Madison County. It keeps our steep hills and winding two-lane roads passable when the snow begins to fall. While it is vital for your safety on the road, it is incredibly destructive to your vehicle. Salt is highly…

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How to Handle Icy Hills and Backroads in Madison County.

December 10th, 2025 by

December brings a beautiful, but dangerous, reality to Madison County: the icy patches and black ice unique to our hilly backroads. Unlike main highways, these roads are often untreated and can be really treacherous during our cold months. Driving safely here requires a specific skill set that minimizes brake use and maximizes overall vehicle control….

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Is Your Car’s Antifreeze Ready for Winter?

November 17th, 2025 by

 A Guide to Your Vehicle’s Coolant Health When your daily drive involves the rural routes and hills of Madison County, vehicle reliability is such a necessity. As we head toward the first hard freeze of the season, there is one fluid in your car that protects both your engine and your personal safety: your coolant,…

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Local Spotlight: Oliveri’s – Hamilton’s Slice of Home

November 11th, 2025 by

The Heart of Hamilton, Served on a Plate In Hamilton, good food and good company go hand in hand — and no place proves that better than Oliveri’s Pizza & Italian Eatery. For years, Oliveri’s has been the go-to stop for families, students, and anyone craving an authentic, homemade meal that tastes like a Sunday…

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How a Family Legacy Found a New Home in Hamilton

November 11th, 2025 by

The Beginning of a Belief The story of Den Kelly Chevrolet is part of something larger — the Nimey family legacy. It began decades ago, when Rich Nimey opened a modest two-bay garage near Utica with little more than his tools, his grit, and a drive to help people. He fixed fleet trucks, roadside breakdowns, and the…

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Nimey Auto Group Donates $500 to the Morrisville-Eaton PTO

November 11th, 2025 by

Supporting Our Local Schools: Nimey Auto Group Donates $500 to the Morrisville-Eaton PTO ❤️ At Nimey Auto Group, we believe that strong communities start with strong schools — and we’re always proud to support the people shaping the next generation! Last week, our team had the honor of presenting a $500 check to the Morrisville-Eaton…

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Snow Forecast 2025 – Winter’s Coming to Central NY (With Attitude)

November 11th, 2025 by

Central NY forecast: cold, snowy, and ready for fun If you’ve been missing real winter weather, good news: it’s back. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold, snowy winter across New York, and Syracuse.com says Upstate residents should prepare for a “healthy snow season.” That’s a recipe for great skiing, fresh powder, and maybe even a…

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Snow Tires or All-Season Tires: What Hamilton Drivers Should Know

November 5th, 2025 by

Snow Tires or All-Seasons? What Hamilton Drivers Should Know Before Winter Hits Hamilton weather is a mix of all four seasons before lunch. You can leave for work in flurries, hit puddles by noon, and slide home over black ice by dinner. Between the hills, backroads, and campus traffic, your tires deal with a lot…

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Headlight Check!

October 9th, 2025 by

Why Restoring Hazy Headlights is a Top Priority for Driving After Dark In Madison County, autumn means shorter days, longer nights, and more driving after dark, especially along the winding, unlit roads between Hamilton, Morrisville, and Eaton. As the sun sets earlier, one small detail can make a big difference in safety: your headlights. Headlights…

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Is Your Car Suffering from “Short-Trip Syndrome”?

September 9th, 2025 by
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A Handy Guide for Village & Rural Drivers Hopping in the car for a quick trip to the grocery store in Hamilton, NY, or just down the road to a neighbor’s house is a part of daily life. While convenient, these short drives can be some of the hardest on your vehicle. This common pattern…

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