Anyone already lucky and smart enough to be the owner of a Mazda CX-9, voted among the most popular 3-row SUVs, knows the feeling of security and sanctuary that accompanies riding inside this stylish beauty of a sports utility vehicle. Mazda has incorporated the suppleness of Napa leather and the craftsmanship of sculpted aluminum and authentic Santos Rosewood into the interior design of the Mazda CX-9.

This leather, rosewood and aluminum trio provides both driver and passenger with a sensation of enriched luxury that accentuates every ride. Even traffic congestion and bad weather  

 

The midsize sedan class maintains its popularity as all-purpose vehicles capable of performing a multitude of uses for their drivers. The Mazda6 incorporates this versatility into its design, delivering a smooth ride and comfort, technology and spaciousness in the cabin.

With a suite of sensors and cameras, the Mazda6 can act as a virtual co-pilot, helping you to park in tight spaces by giving you a 360-degree view of the surrounding area so you'll be able to spot obstructions and avoid them. These same sensors also govern the cruise control, with a stop and go feature that allows the…

If you think that your battery has died because your engine will not start, you can get it going by jump starting it. Use the working engine of another car and a functional set of car jumper cables to get it done.

When both cars are off, hook up the jumper cable ends to the matching battery ends so that the positive and negative parts are aligned. Then, start the working engine to give the dead battery some juice. It will only take about a minute before you can try turning on the other car. It might take multiple tries…

The battery is something you might not think about until it stops working properly. When this happens, calling it an inconvenience can be an understatement. Rather than waiting until the battery dies, it's a good idea to test its state of charge.

This assessment is fairly simple and can be done with a voltmeter. The voltmeter has two test leads. After making sure everything is turned off, first connect the positive test lead to the battery's positive terminal and then connect the negative test lead to the negative terminal.
 

 

With the warm weather upon us, it’s time to consider the best tires for summer driving and, at Putnam Mazda, we want you to be an informed driver aware of what tires will best serve your needs based on your driving habits. Pay us a visit and allow us to advise you on the difference between summer tires and all-season tires.

Summer tires will give you precise handling with excellent performance on both wet or dry road conditions. They’re designed for driving in the summer months, or can be used year round if you don’t have snow…

If you're a casual motorist, then you might not have ever bothered trying to use car wax before. It might not even seem all that necessary. You might be surprised to learn, however, that car wax can do much more than keep a car looking new longer.

Car wax actually helps to protect your car's finish from damage. It's not just cosmetic. Considering the weather in Burlingame, you might have seen how fast rain can age a vehicle. Wax acts as a physical barrier that makes your car's body hydrophobic, which means water will just bead…

Many drivers yearn for vehicles that are powerful, roomy, and safe. Thankfully, just such a vehicle exists and it is known as the Mazda CX-3 compact crossover SUV. While this vehicle is indeed roomy and powerful, it also puts a premium on keeping occupants as safe as possible. To this end, this iconic vehicle deploys a number of safety enhancing technologies that include rear cross traffic alerts, blind spot monitoring, and even Lane Departure warning systems.

SUVs are bulky by nature, and as such it can be difficult for many drivers to see around the rear of their vehicles...

Want to drive the top sports car in the country? You may be surprised at how affordable it can be. The new 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been ranked number one by US News & World Report. It’s also ranked number one in convertibles. The new design has been praised for its lightweight agility that achieves great acceleration and power without the horsepower of a luxury sports car. The Mazda MX-5 Miata can accelerate up to 181 horsepower, which is up from the previous design. The previous models were only able to get 150 horsepower.

There are other design changes…

Many consumers in the market for a new vehicle choose a crossover SUV because they offer many perks. If you are considering a crossover SUV, our team at Putnam Mazda suggests the Mazda CX-5. The CX-5 is popular for many reasons, such as innovative technology features that provide you with convenience and entertainment.

The Mazda Connect infotainment system is featured with the CX-5. This infotainment system features a seven-inch full-color display that is easy to use. It offers a wide range of functions that include Apple CarPlay. With Apple CarPlay,...

It’s rare to find a lot of technology that comes standard inside of a vehicle. The Mazda CX-9 at Putnam Mazda is a popular third-row SUV because of the entertainment and safety technology. It can offer you a more exciting ride in Burlingame.

Entertainment technology includes MAZDA CONNECT, complete with an 8-inch touchscreen display. It will keep you connected to your contacts, your 12-speaker sound system, internet radio apps, and even navigation. Thanks to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, you can also connect your smartphone to the system.