Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
Dog-Stracted Driving: How Your Dog Puts You At Risk
Great article about the dangers of distracted driving with your pets. Everyone at Douglas Automotive Repair wishes you safe travels! This entry was posted in Safety and tagged Distracted Driving, Safety on July 5, 2017.
Read MoreHappy 4th!
Local 4th of July Fireworks and celebrations around the area… Aurora, IL: https://www.aurora-il.org/1237/Events Naperville, IL: http://www.ribfest.net/where-to-park/ Oswego, IL: http://www.oswegoil.org/news-and-events/news-details.aspx?ID=5104 Plainfield, IL: https://fireworksinillinois.com/events/patriotic-picnic-fireworks/ Douglas Automotive Repair wishes everyone a safe 4th celebration with family and friends! This entry was posted in Holidays and tagged 4th of July, Safety on July 2, 2017.
Read More10 Tips For An Epic Road Trip With Your Dog
Road Trip season is here! If you’re planning to take your family fur baby with you this year, here are some great tips for making it more comfortable for everyone! https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/travel/10-tips-for-epic-road-trips-with-your-dog Before you hit the road, give Douglas Automotive Repair a call to have your vehicle checked for your trip. You don’t want to end…
Read MoreRoad Trip Vehicle Inspection
Douglas Automotive Repair wants to make sure your summer road trip is trouble-free! Through the month of June, we’re offering a Free Vehicle inspection with Oil Change (visit our website for further details). Don’t need the oil change? We can still check your vehicle out while you wait. Give us a call today to schedule…
Read MoreChecking Brakes Frequently Saves Money and Lives
When it comes to vehicle safety, brakes top the list of systems that need to be routinely inspected and repaired immediately should drivers suspect any problems. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle operation and control under a variety of conditions. However, many people are unaware of the signs and symptoms that their brake…
Read MoreFor Safer Teen Drivers, Read This Before Handing Over the Keys
Moms are the ones who usually cart kids around from school to scouts to baseball. More often than not, these women take responsibility for the repair and maintenance of their vehicles. But what happens when the kids grow out of the backseat and into the driver’s seat? Who’s looking after their vehicles? Automotive preventive maintenance…
Read MoreWhat Drivers Should Do After A Car Accident
Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren’t worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 to report the accident. Not only will this help in case of serious injury, but it will…
Read MoreService Your Drum Brakes
Brakes that work properly are essential to the safety of everyone. You want to carefully maintain your brakes. In vehicles equipped with drum brakes, the brake components are housed inside a drum that rotates with the wheel. When you step on the brake pedal, brake shoes push out against the inside of the drum, slowing the…
Read MoreWinter Car Safety Tips
Advance planning can keep cars running in tough winter weather. In many parts of the country, where unusually warm weather has prevailed, winter may seem far away. But colder weather, snow and ice will be coming, even if belated, and Douglas Automotive Repair has some simple tips to keep your car running smoothly and safely…
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend, Time to Change Your Wiper Blades
Many drivers procrastinate when it comes to changing their wiper blades. For them, it’s just not a priority. But the American Optometric Association reports that 90 percent of driving decisions are based on visibility. With that statistic in mind, It is critical to change wiper blades regularly. Installing a new pair will immediately improve the…
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