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When it’s time to upgrade your ride, regardless of the reason, the process can seem a little daunting. We’re here to make it easier! At McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville, Arkansas we are looking to buy your vehicle, even if you don’t buy from us, and we are here to help you answer those questions. The demand for pre-owned vehicles is at an all-time high in Northwest Arkansas, and we’d rather pay a private seller to bring a fresh, local vehicle into our inventory. We end up with a better vehicle to sell than if we had purchased inventory from out-of-state auctions or fleet companies, which is critical as we stand by all of our inventory quality. We have found that well-serviced local vehicles are more likely to pass the rigorous 169-point inspection that’s required. Contact us today and we’d gladly look at what you have to sell. We understand that it can be hard to part ways with your vehicle. That van got your daughter and her friends to all their away games. You were the hero and they were never late. You pulled up with half the team’s players and the whole team’s snacks. Maybe you drive a truck and it’s what carried your son’s first dear out of the woods. He landed his first kill and you got it out with ease. There was that huge mud pit but you overcame to deliver for that young man. No matter what you drive or what it’s been through it can be painful to start over. Times change though and families grow. Maybe the vehicle you have now was always supposed to be the stepping stone to what’s next. Vans now have entertainment systems and vacuums to entertain the crew on the way to the game and clean the dirt from the floor after the game. Trucks have the ability to raise and lower on command, saving your back when it’s time to load that big buck into the bed of the truck. It’s time to switch and we want that piece of history. You can either trade it in for a new car or we’ll pay you for it outright. Schedule your 15-minute appraisal appointment today! It’s a win for us, and it’s a win for you. We make the process fast and painless, with a fully transparent market-based evaluation with every purchase inspection. You get top dollar for your vehicle without the hassle of trying to sell it yourself and we get another great used car. Browse our inventory to see if we have the vehicle you’re looking for.

Are you ready to make Arkansas geography your favorite subject? Then explore the beauty of Arkansas by getting out into the thick of the Natural State in your Trail-Rated 2020 Jeep Wrangler. For over 75 years, Jeep has been synonymous with unstoppable off-road capability and tough durability. Below, read our suggestions of great places where you can experience the wild heart of Arkansas and experience the capability of that 2020 Jeep Wrangler you purchased from McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville! Byrd’s Adventure Center, Ozark, Arkansas Nestled along the Mulberry River is Byrd’s Adventure Center, the ultimate destination for outdoor fun enthusiasts. Byrd’s offers it all, including hiking, mountain biking and 30 miles of trails for good ole’ mud-slinging 4×4 fun. There is even the Riverfront Restaurant located on-site. Byrd’s is open year-round and hosts huge events so be sure to check the event calendar on their website. The day rate for 4x4s is $20 per day, or $12 per day if you’ll be camping. Mills Creek OHV Trails Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Ozark, Arkansas Looking to really get lost? Remote areas of the Ozark National Forest offer rugged wilderness fun for Jeep fans! The Mill Creek Trail leads you through some spectacular mountainous terrain, scenic views, lush upland hardwood forests, unique rock outcrops, and clear mountain streams. The main trail and inside loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips. The trail is unsurfaced and set upon rough and rocky terrain, with difficulty varying from easy to very difficult. Rose Bud Off-Road Adventure Park Trails & More Rose Bud, Arkansas In White County, Jeep lovers can visit the fun, family-oriented Rosebud Off-Road Adventure Park Trails. This hot spot is open 24 hours a day and offers camping and RV parking. There is a load of trails to explore along with night drives through the soggy bottom swamps and mega-truck nights. They allow campfires on Friday and Saturday nights, and they will build you a bonfire on request! Just call ahead. They use clean wood with no additives so you can roast some hot dogs for the kids and have a great time slinging mud. These are some wonderful spots to have fun and to try your Jeep Wrangler out in the wilds of Arkansas. And if you are getting in the mood to take your weekends off-road and need a great Jeep, stop by your friends McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville and check out the durable Jeep models we have available. Hope to see you soon! CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM

Summertime is here and it’s time to step out of the house and stretch our legs. A road trip makes for great quality time with family and an opportunity to get reacquainted with our state. Arkansas has some unique places to visit that are steeped with their own stories. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bentonville wants to share a quick list of interesting spots that are not your typical summer destinations but share a uniqueness that is Arkansas. FOUKE MONSTER MART 104 Highway 71 Fouke, Arkansas Fouke, Arkansas is known for its legends about the Boggy Creek Monster, a seven-foot-tall Bigfoot-like creature that has reportedly been seen by locals since the 1940s. It is described as being completely covered in reddish-brown hair, leaving three-toed tracks, and having a foul odor. Fouke Monster Mart is where you go if you want to find out more about the Boggy Creek Monster. The souvenir store sells monster t-shirts and postcards, and it still has a plaster cast of the monster’s foot on display. To get to the Fouke Monster Mart, just follow U.S. 71 into town, the store is just north of Butler Street. THORNCROWN CHAPEL 12968 US-62, Eureka Springs, AR Just west of the historic town of Eureka Springs is the fabulous Thorncrown Chapel. Opened in 1980, the chapel is situated in the vast rugged Ozark hills of colored flagstone, and has had over seven million visitors. Thorncrown Chapel is a wooden structure rising forty-eight feet and has over 6,000 square feet of glass. Thorncrown has won numerous architectural rewards throughout the years. Admission is free, it’s a beautiful view you do not want to miss! JONES BAR-B-Q DINER 219 W. Louisiana St. Marianna, AR What’s summer without barbeque?! If you pride yourself as a legit barbeque connoisseur, you have to go to Jones Bar-B-Q Diner for some of the best in Arkansas. Located in the quiet delta town of Marianna, Jones Bar-B-Q is a family-owned restaurant best known for its award-winning shredded barbecue pork sandwiches. It is definitely worth the drive! Their tasty signature vinegary sauce comes from a recipe that dates back to just after the Civil War. It’s downright good! Summer is time to unwind and enjoy family or friends by visiting these extraordinary Arkansas destinations. There is a time for everything, and summer is the time to have fun experiences with the family. We hope this list of nearby destinations helps your family with a fun and safe summer. If you want to start the summer with a new vehicle, don’t hesitate to contact your friends at McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville. We are always here for you! CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM

It is the season of warm afternoons vacationing at our summer spots or big backyard blowouts with all our family and friends. But due to vital social distancing guidelines, we won’t be able to do those activities as much this summer. So how do you make a great summer if you don’t have your very own swimming pool? Don’t give up completely on having summer fun! There are still several ways you can celebrate summertime. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville would like to share some social-distance-safe ideas to do over the summer. BARBEQUE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME: Time to fire up the grill, break out the buns, and let’s have a cookout. Whether barbeque or steaks, you know there will be some smoke-flavored goodness. Play some lawn games like horseshoes with the kids, or have races on the Slip-N-Slide. For some of us staying indoors completely, consider recipes of cook-out staples you can make in your kitchen. Try making amazing pulled pork in the slow cooker, a rack of ribs, or brauts in the oven, Then top off your meal with some homemade ice cream or delicious watermelon slices. VIRTUAL PARTY!: Who said virtual parties can only be for birthdays? You can make any occasion a virtual party! Get family members and good friends to hang out via Zoom or on any video conferencing app. For your virtual party to have the spirit of summer, change your Zoom background to a festive summer location. Play video games with friends using online games that can be streamed by groups. CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES: What better way to get into the summer mood than watching some classic summer flicks! Microwave some popcorn and make your favorite beverage and sit back and enjoy. Feel like camping? You can watch movies such as The Parent Trap, Wet Hot American Summer, and the classic Meatballs starring funnyman Bill Murray. Are up for a night of classic scary flicks?  Gather up your nerves and don’t jump out of your seat when you watch the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, Nightmare on Elm Street or Jaws. We are ready for the summer and hope these ideas on how to celebrate while social distancing makes you and your family’s summertime an enjoyable one. McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville, Arkansas is here for our customers and community. Contact us, and let us know how we can assist you when purchasing your next vehicle. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM

The downside to social distancing is you can’t go to your favorite restaurant or the movies to take a breather and unwind from the daily stress.  There is one way to relieve stress and to get you out of the house while still practicing social distancing. It is to take a nice drive! To get the most out of your daytrip, McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bentonville has some good tips to make your drive a time of destressing and relaxation. You can count on McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville, being here for you, and ready to assist you with your vehicle needs. You can count on that for sure! STOP MUSCLE TENSION: Muscle tension is a heavy-hitter to most suffer from stress, causing headaches, neck aches, and as such. While taking a leisurely drive, every time you catch a stoplight, do a full body stretch. Grip the steering wheel hard, tense every muscle from head to toe. Hold your muscles tight and count to six then exhale slowly. As you exhale, release all your tensed muscles simultaneously. You will actually feel the tension drain from your body. Repeat the process as many times you need before the light turns green. DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES: The wonders of deep breathing exercises can relieve stress and set you in the right direction towards a healthy day. One method to try is to take in a deep breath through your nose for a count of five, hold for three, breathe out firmly but slowly for another count to five and then repeat. This will not only feed oxygen to your bloodstream and to your vitals, it is a good way to release tension. It is similar to the beginning steps of meditation, just take it slow and don’t make yourself hyperventilate! When is a better time to practice is while taking a drive. CLASSICAL MUSIC, WHO WOULD’VE THOUGHT: Listening to Mozart relieves stress!?  Current health studies prove that classical music actually can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels as compared to listening to other music genres like Hard Rock.  So listen to classical music while taking a nice scenic drive and relax. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville, is proud to be a part of Northwest Arkansas community. We understand these are times of uncertainty and concern. One thing is for sure: we are here to assist our customers and our great communities all over. Hopefully these suggestions of relieving stress will help you during your daily routines. McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville sends good thoughts your way. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM

COVID-19  has changed the lives of tens of millions of Americans. But don’t let that change how you take care of your vehicle during this time! It’s springtime, with bugs, pollen, rain and all the other things Mother Nature can throw at your vehicle, giving it a real beating. If you don’t keep a regular maintenance routine, your car’s paint, rubber and chrome might even be damaged by acids in natural goop that lands on your vehicle. Here are some tips for Springtime Car Care by your friends at McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville that can keep your car running, looking and smelling nice for countless springtimes to come. If your car is needing more than a wash and wax, maybe it’s time to trade up! Contact us at McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville today, or check out our big selection of new and used vehicles at our website right now. SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB: Being home from work with a lot of time on your hands can get boring.  That makes this a great time to haul out the water buckets and hose, get some soap, and give your car a good bath. Car Washing by hand is a fun time outdoors in the sun, and kids of all ages love it! So break out your shorts and your sunscreen, and get to car washing. WAX IT: After washing and drying off your vehicle, the next important part of the process to making your vehicle look great and keep it that way is a thorough paste wax. In addition to making your vehicle shine like new, wax forms a protective barrier to keep gunk, like bird poop and bug guts, from potentially harming the paint. It takes some time, but many of us have plenty of that right now. It’s a great workout too! AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE: Don’t forget to check your car’s cabin air filter. Most new cars have one, usually located behind the glove compartment, and they can get very clogged in the springtime from all the pollen, dust, bugs and other contaminants. They’re cheap and easy to change, with directions for changing the filters in most models available on Youtube. KICK THE TIRES: Springtime is a great time to schedule checking your tire pressure and topping off your tires if they’ve dropped below the manufacturer’s recommendations. Your tires are your car’s connection with the road, and with temperature fluctuations in the spring, they can gradually lose pressure. Underinflated tires can wear unevenly or even fail quicker. So keep your pressure up to snuff. Set a repeating, once-a-month alert in your phone if you need a reminder. By following these simple tips, you can help your car fight off the onslaught of spring and stay in tip-top shape for years to come. And if your car just isn’t setting your heart aflutter like springtime butterflies anymore, McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville is here for you, with the best selection of new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. Contact us, and check out our big selection online right now. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM

Every Arkansas community has been affected by COVID-19, and McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville takes the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and abides by regulated safety and health guidelines to keep everyone as healthy and safe. Part of those safety guidelines is following along with social distancing. However, social distancing can be challenging when you have an active family lifestyle. We at McLarty Daniel want to do our part for all of our communities, so we created a guide of scenic drives to take to help alleviate the hum-drum boredom of being cooped up in the house! Northwest Arkansas offers so much scenic beauty and Southern charm that is simply breathtaking, so McLarty Daniel wanted to share our appreciation for the Arkansas landscape with our friends and customers. The Boston Mountains Scenic Loop Tired of being cooped up in the house? Then pile the family in the car and drive the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop, otherwise known as U.S. Highway 71.  Boston Mountains Scenic Loop was once a stagecoach route in the mid 19th century. This gorgeous scenic drive will take you through several twists and turns through pretty mountain towns and farms. Just west of U.S. 71 is I-49, it stretches over and above spectacular valleys and flowing streams. Both of these routes offer plenty of areas to stop for drivers to take photographs or even hike into the mountains. Pig Trail Scenic Byway This scenic byway is a popular route for Razorback fans and has a strong connection to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for Razorback sports. This is another beautiful way through the Boston Mountains, which also crosses the Mulberry River. Take Ark. 23 from the south boundary of the Ozark National Forest to its intersection with Ark. 16 at Brashears to get the best views out of this 19-mile drive. NATIONAL SCENIC 7 BYWAY The state’s first state-designated scenic byway travels through four of the state’s varied geographical regions. The highway begins near El Dorado, Arkansas, rolls into Hot Springs through the Arkansas River Valley  then takes you up into the Ozark Mountains to Harrison, Arkansas. Even though we are experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic and plentiful uncertainty right now, we are here for our customers and community. We are so proud to be located in such a beautiful region of the country that offers such spectacular landscapes to see. We hope this fun guide helps our customers and your families battle daily boredom. From your friends at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bentonville, have a safe and wonderful day! CLICK HERE TO CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY SALES STAFF.