Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
What’s The Benefit Of Winter Tires?
This is a really good question. Most new vehicles come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the winter conditions many auto owners encounter. First, let’s talk about the things that dedicated winter tires do really well, touch on all-seasons, and then you should have some information to help you in your tire selection.…
Read MoreStress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles
In domino fashion, failing to plan for maintenance can turn small problems into larger ones, putting a serious dent in your automotive budget. The penalties of procrastinating on vehicle maintenance range from a heater that runs cold to a battery that won’t start the car. Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips
With today’s snowy weather in our area, it seems fitting to pass along these great tips from AAA. Winter Driving Tips Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA reminds motorists to be cautious while driving in adverse weather.…
Read MoreHomebound College Students or Holiday Road Trip?
It’s that time again! Many of you have students who will be returning home with the family vehicles for Thanksgiving/Winter break. Or, you may be heading out of town over the Holidays. This month, we’re offering a “Road Trip Special”– a FREE Vehicle Inspection with Oil Change. To ensure you get where you’re going (either back to…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip Be A Turkey!
One way to ensure you wll get to dinner in time for turkey on Thanksgiving weekend is by making sure that the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is small potatoes compared to a big helping of inconvenience if you break down many miles awa from home. A Thanksgiving…
Read MoreHappy Halloween!
Wishing everyone a fun and safe evening with a reminder to drive slowly in neighborhoods, and be extra vigilant entering or exiting driveways as the ghouls and goblins head out in search of their goodies! Happy Halloween from everyone at Douglas Automotive Repair Inc! This entry was posted in Holidays, Safety and tagged Halloween, Safety on October 31, 2014.
Read MoreGet Ready For Winter
Part of parenting is dispensing driving advice. For example, in icy weather young drivers may be told, “Take it slow. Don’t drive any faster than the speed at which you’re willing to hit a brick wall.” Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Driving slowly and cautiously is good advice, but Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds drivers of…
Read MoreDoes Your Car Sound Haunted?
Halloween is the time of year for squeals, squeaks, screeches and things that go bump in the night, but when these eerie and haunted sounds come from your car, it’s time for maintenance. Noise is to the vehicle what pain is to the body: a warning. The following strange and scary noises are clues that…
Read MoreGhouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
For drivers, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To help keep trick-or-treaters as safe as possible, Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds motorists to drive slowly, especially through…
Read MoreAutumn Leaves Present Driving Hazards
Fall is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the autumn colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles on the roads, they present driving hazards unique to the season. Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds drivers to prepare for fall driving conditions by…
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