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The Reliability of AISIN Transmissions in the Ram 2500 and 3500: Southside Dodge's Choice for Dependability   Reliability of AISIN Transmissions in the Ram 2500 and 3500: Southside Dodge's Choice for Heavy-Duty Dependability When choosing a heavy-duty truck, transmission reliability is a critical factor. At Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Red Deer, Alberta, we proudly offer the Ram 2500 and...

A Brief History of Jeep: From War Hero to Adventure Icon IntroductionJeep is synonymous with adventure and ruggedness. From its origins as a military vehicle during World War II to becoming a global symbol of off-road capability, Jeep has an incredible story. Let's explore how Jeep evolved into the icon it is today. World War II Origins (1940s)Jeep was born out of necessity during World War II when...

A Brief History of Jeep: From War Hero to Adventure Icon IntroductionJeep is synonymous with adventure and ruggedness. From its origins as a military vehicle during World War II to becoming a global symbol of off-road capability, Jeep has an incredible story. Let's explore how Jeep evolved into the icon it is today. World War II Origins (1940s)Jeep was born out of necessity during World War II when...

Unlocking the Future: The Seamless Key Access and Smart Card in the 2025 Dodge Ram 1500 In the world of modern trucks, innovation has always been a driving force, and the 2025 Dodge Ram 1500 is no exception. Known for its rugged performance, advanced technology, and luxurious comfort, the Ram 1500 has consistently set the benchmark for what a truck can be. This time, Dodge has upped the ante with two...

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE 2022 JEEP EASTER EGGS? One look at any of the Jeep models available at Southside Dodge will let you know just how capable they are of dominating almost any environment. It also shouldn’t be terribly surprising that this is also a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to Jeep models as well. Did you know that the automaker has been hiding messages and other fun...

Rebuilding your Credit with an Auto Loan An auto loan is one of the best methods to help rebuild your credit! To help save your credit from being down in the dumps you need to establish positive credit habits, and utilizing an auto loan provides a big chunk of new credit that can help your rating. At Southside Dodge, we work with customers from any background of credit, and can help you rebuild...

Where to Find Jeep Easter Eggs Did you know that they’re some fun secrets hidden across your Jeep, some that you may not even know about after driving your trusty SUV for years? That’s right, for almost 25 years now Jeeps have been home to a variety of easter eggs across each model, a little hidden signature feature or design flourish that simultaneously represents the iconic history of...

Where to Find Jeep Easter Eggs Did you know that they’re some fun secrets hidden across your Jeep, some that you may not even know about after driving your trusty SUV for years? That’s right, for almost 25 years now Jeeps have been home to a variety of easter eggs across each model, a little hidden signature feature or design flourish that simultaneously represents the iconic history of...

WHAT DOES A 'LOW FUEL' WARNING LIGHT REALLY MEAN? How Far Can You Go On Empty?   Are you the type of person that likes to gamble with the amount of fuel in your tank? Do you often wonder how far you can go on an empty tank? Sometimes we get busy and errands like stopping for gas fall through the cracks and we’re suddenly left crossing our fingers that we can make it to the gas station without...

AWD VS. 4WD: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? There was a time when AWD (all-wheel drive) and 4WD (four-wheel drive) were monikers attached to only a select group of vehicles, specifically primed for those in rough conditions, engaging in tough work utility and who found themselves off-road often. Nowadays, AWD and 4WD are incredibly commonplace on a wide variety of vehicles, allowing them to be more capable,...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE? It seems difficult to believe that people are still on the fence about the benefits of a vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive. But, it’s a discussion that occurs quite regularly in the Southside Dodge showroom. Any discussion of all-wheel drive and its benefits needs to start with the function it performs and ends with how it applies to the unique driving...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE? It seems difficult to believe that people are still on the fence about the benefits of a vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive. But, it’s a discussion that occurs quite regularly in the Southside Dodge showroom. Any discussion of all-wheel drive and its benefits needs to start with the function it performs and ends with how it applies to the unique driving...

AWD VS. 4WD: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? There was a time when AWD (all-wheel drive) and 4WD (four-wheel drive) were monikers attached to only a select group of vehicles, specifically primed for those in rough conditions, engaging in tough work utility and who found themselves off-road often. Nowadays, AWD and 4WD are incredibly commonplace on a wide variety of vehicles, allowing them to be more capable,...