Safety
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 1st, Check Vehicle Lights
The end of Daylight Savings Time happens in most parts of the United States on Sunday, November 1st and creates unfamiliar driving conditions that can be hazardous without proper vehicle lighting. Douglas Automotive Repair recommends vehicle lights be checked before the clocks “fall back” to help ensure safe driving, especially during dusk and peak evening traffic hours. A…
Read MoreVehicle Lights and Wipers: The Keys to See and Be Seen
As the days get shorter, lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen. With fewer daylight hours in fall and winter, it’s important to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not…
Read MoreSix Vehicle Warning Signs Your Nose Can Recognize
Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown. Unusual smells can be the sign of serious, and potentially costly, trouble for…
Read MoreCan You See, Steer, and Stop?
Vehicle Inspections Raise the Question! The car in front of you has no brake light and an approaching vehicle has only one headlight. Have you ever considered how many vehicles surrounding you are in less than in tip-top condition? The number is astounding. In fact, less than one out of four get a clean bill…
Read MoreBack to College
It’s that time again! Students are busy preparing to return to school, and I’m sure the last thing on their list is the condition of the car they’re taking back with them. A thorough check-up on the car is recommended before it leaves to ensure safety and reliability. Some of the most important items that…
Read MoreYour Windshield IQ – What You Don’t Know Could Be Dangerous
Most of us would conclude that our windshield was a very useful piece of equipment. It keeps cold and heat; wind and rain; and untold numbers of bugs and other airborne road debris out of our faces. The problem is that consumers have different and more limited expectations from the windshield than the automotive engineer.…
Read MoreAvoiding A Stalled Vehicle
The stalled car syndrome, more noticeable on our roadways than in our driveways, has been with us for generations. But it becomes more critical with increased population. Beyond missed appointments or being late for work it also results in the condition known as road rage. Not only can a disabled vehicle have an annoying “ripple effect”…
Read MoreWhen A Split Second Counts
Picture yourself driving 500 miles at more than 200 miles an hour, under the most stressful conditions, never knowing what you might have to avoid in the next fraction of a second. That goes with the territory in the NASCAR racing circuit. Compare this to your own driving. How much time would you need to…
Read MoreCar Scent Is Good For Drivers?
Here’s a travel tip that I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer: The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. Aggressive driving is the number-one traffic safety concern. So what…
Read MoreAnti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception among car owners that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Imagine you are driving on a snowy road. You need to slam…
Read More