The day of the week, the time of day and the weather are all factors in determining how safe your Thanksgiving drive will be. We’ve listed several tips, so that you can make it as easy as it needs to be: Take off work early. Wednesday and Sunday are the busiest days to travel during…
When you are the owner of a car, one of the first major issues you are likely to have is problems with body damage. If your car gets damaged in the body, then it can bullet the value as well as the aesthetic appeal. That being said, there is no reason why such body damage…
Benefits of Leasing a Car When it comes to picking the ideal car for your needs, knowing where to start the search always helps. Today, though, most people usually don’t have the cash spare or the immaculate financial profile needed to land a loan today. To help you out of that problem, you can find…
Did you know that distracted driving is becoming the leading cause of traffic accidents? According to the National Safety Council, as many as 40,000 people died in auto accidents last year, which is the highest number since 2007. One factor that contributes to this statistic is the increasing number of people who own smartphones. Whether…
Here comes the sun and rising temperatures, which means an entirely different strategy for car care. Here are six simple tips to help you care for your vehicle as we make way for spring!! 1. Wash and Wax One of the single most important things as spring starts. Allowing debris and grime to build up…
Springtime brings rain and the after effects of winter weather – potholes and uneven pavement. Keep these driving tips in mind before you travel: • Spring showers bring May flowers – and wet driving conditions: Slow down on slick roads, and increase your following distance even when mist begins to fall. Just a small amount…
Picture this: You are calmly driving down the road, when all of the sudden your car starts to lose control as if it was on ice skates. The only thing is it is just raining, no ice in sight. This was most likely caused by a phenomenon called “Hydroplaning”. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle’s tires…
1. Drive less 2. Warm up your car for shorter lengths of time – Idling your car for anything over a minute wastes fuel and omits large amounts of greenhouse gas. 3. Buy gas early or late in the day – Gas is cooler earlier in the day, and more dense. As temperatures rise, gas…
1. “DO I NEED SNOW TIRES?” – Snow tires can be extremely important if you live in an area that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder. They are also a good idea if you are planning on taking road trips that will take you through snow or…
Well, we hope you were able to get all your bbq’s, camping trips and swimming days in over the last few months. Because summer is coming to an end whether you like it or not. For most of us, that means cooler weather and nastier road conditions. Your car was good to you over the…
