If you spend a considerable amount of time in the car, flat tires are about as guaranteed as having to pay taxes. Damaged tires are much more common in areas with heavy construction and during periods of warmer weather. It’s important to know what to do and make sure you’re prepared before this inevitable and… Continue reading 12 Steps for Fixing a Damaged Tire
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Vehicle Maintenance Checklist – Know When to do What
For preventative maintenance, make it a habit to periodically inspect your vehicle according to the owner’s manual. It’s important to keep your vehicle running efficiently so that you can avoid any potential safety issues. You can also avoid costly vehicle repair needs if you catch something early rather than let it go unnoticed. View and… Continue reading Vehicle Maintenance Checklist – Know When to do What
Flat Tire – Now What?
Every driver should know how to change a tire. To learn how to do so, start by practicing in a safe and supervised situation with the following steps. If possible, pull off the traveled portion of the roadway. Turn on the hazard lights and use warning devices, such as triangles. Once your car is… Continue reading Flat Tire – Now What?
New or Used Cars? Pros and Cons as a New Driver
Owning your own car gives you a lot of freedom and mobility, but also carries a lot of responsibility. When going through the car buying process, one of your first decisions will likely be about whether to buy a new or used vehicle. New Cars The Pros: When you purchase a new vehicle, it… Continue reading New or Used Cars? Pros and Cons as a New Driver
Vehicle Inspection Tips
Just because your state does not require you to get your car inspected annually does not mean that your car is in safe condition. You should always be on top of your vehicle’s overall health and take note of any unsafe signs. Contrary to popular belief, you do not always have to pay someone for… Continue reading Vehicle Inspection Tips
On Your Mark, Get Set, Summer Road Trips!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3730″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Are you gearing up for a road trip this summer? You’re probably mapping your course, choosing the sites you’ll visit and planning what items to pack. But, don’t forget the most critical ingredient, the one that will get you from one place to another – your car. Put your… Continue reading On Your Mark, Get Set, Summer Road Trips!
Tire Care & Maintenance
Sometimes it’s pretty clear that you need new tires, such as when you experience a flat, but how do you tell before it reaches that potentially unsafe juncture? This past year the importance of tire care and maintenance jumped to the headlines after the California Highway Patrol finished their investigation in the accident that killed… Continue reading Tire Care & Maintenance