Tire pressure is often over-looked, but it’s a rather important task to remember. Your tires are there to support the weight of your vehicle. Both drivers and passengers rely on their durability for a smooth ride. It only takes a few minutes to monitor all four tires, and it pays off by keeping you safe […]
Traveling for the holidays? Whether you are driving only a few hours or setting out for a cross-country road trip, safety should be a number-one concern for the driver, passengers, and others on the road. We know the holiday season can be hectic, and travel plans can add chaos. That is why we would like […]
Driving in snowy, icy conditions can be stressful and dangerous. This winter, avoid driving when you don’t need to; however, if you have to get somewhere, take the following precautions to keep your vehicle in good shape and ensure you get where you are going safely. If you warm up your car before leaving, don’t […]
When winter hits, as much as we would all like to hibernate in our homes for 4 months, we are forced to live out our daily lives as normal; this includes driving to work and other routine activities. Snow, ice and sleet have quite an impact on driving, and present a hazard for everyone on […]
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 […]
