Archives by Tag ' Safety '
Apr 20, 2018

  When you’re driving down the road in the spring, how many potholes do you think you encounter on your way from Point A to Point B? They’re definitely not an uncommon occurrence, and they’re more dangerous than you might think. But where do they come from, and how can you avoid them? Better yet, […]

Mar 9, 2018

  Some of us are what we’d call “handy,” which means that we are good at fixing things and not having to seek out the help of professionals. However, when it comes to cars, no matter how handy you are there are still some repairs that you should always leave to the pros. Sure, it’s […]

Feb 16, 2018

  Do you have blind spots in your vehicle? It’s common – and easy to remedy! One way to get rid of those blind spots is to stick convex mirrors on to your wing mirrors in the outer corners. You can find these small mirrors at your local auto parts store. Make sure your mirrors […]

Feb 2, 2018

  Do you like to travel? Do you have a dog? Check out our tips for traveling with your dog! The first order of business is to never travel with a sick dog. If your dog is ill, take them to the vet and then hire a dogsitter or find a place to board your […]

Dec 20, 2017

  Well, folks, it’s December and now is the time to get your vehicle ready for the winter if you haven’t done so already. We’ve got all the important tips on how to winterize your car, so keep reading and then go make sure you’ve got everything ready! First of all, assess your parking situation. […]

Dec 14, 2017

  Are you gripped with dread, fear, and horror at even the thought of your check engine light coming on? How do you feel when it actually does come on? I know that I am immediately thrown into panic and my brain says something like “well, I guess your car is broken forever now.” Not […]

Nov 3, 2017

  If you are anything like me, you have a little trouble driving once the sun has gone down. I know, it’s hard – especially when you used to be able to drive after dark and now just can’t see as well as you used to be able to. I get it! But hey, there […]

Oct 20, 2017

  Is it time for you to get an oil change? Facts: if you’ve got a light on your dashboard that says you have maintenance required, then yes! It is time. But I bet you don’t know how to calculate that frequency yourself, or what you need to be doing to maintain the health of […]

Oct 13, 2017

  Defensive driving is a term that we have all heard, in reference to drivers’ ed classes and maybe if we’ve gotten pulled over a time too many. But did you know that it’s actually important to practice defensive driving in the day-to-day? Yeah, it is! When you drive defensively, you not only drive more […]

Oct 6, 2017

  Even though summer is over, construction is still happening whether we like it or not. And just like every out-of-the-ordinary driving situation, there are different rules for conduct when it comes to driving through a work zone. Check out our tips for driving around construction safely below!   Pay attention to the road. Don’t […]