Nothing tests your patience more than a good old fashioned traffic jam. Although getting angry, yelling and honking may make you feel better temporarily, they do nothing to help your situation. Instead of getting bent out of shape, try the following to stay sane until the road clears. Tell yourself that this will all end. […]
School has begun, which means neighborhood streets are busy with children walking or biking to or from school earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon. If you usually drive in a school zone at these times, it is vital that you are aware – and extremely careful – of school kids on the […]
What constitutes “distracted driving?” Pretty much any activity that draws the attention of you, the driver, away from the road counts. Regardless of what the distraction is, all put you, your passengers, other drivers, bikers and pedestrians in danger. The following are some of the most common distractions presented while driving: Texting, talking or doing […]
The last thing you want to happen while driving in the summer heat is for your vehicle’s air conditioning system to stop working, especially if you get stuck in a traffic jam. Having your A/C inspected each year will help avoid these issues- in fact, you should have the entire HVAC system looked at to […]
Purchasing a vehicle, whether new or used, is a big deal. You trust it to get you where you need to go, and are responsible for driving it safely and keeping it in good condition. At some point, no matter what type of car you own, it will need maintenance and repair. Doing this will […]
Packing up for your Fourth of July road trip? Don’t forget to add these to your packing list! Bring at least a quart of oil and some extra coolant, in case you run low in an area where services stations are few and far between. You would be surprised at how many things can be […]
It officially feels like summer! Temperatures are heating up, and sitting on your leather car seat becomes almost unbearable. Taking measures to protect your car from heat will not only make it more comfortable for you and your passengers, but will also keep the interior and exterior of your car in good shape. Use a […]
When you head up to the cabin or over to grandma and grandpa’s, it is hard to leave your canine companion at home; so why not bring them along? You may think this will add stress to the trip, but bringing your dog along can be simple with these simple steps: Do not let your […]
