Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
My Battery Keeps Going Dead
“My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine–what could be the problem?” Well, your trouble could be caused by several things. Lets start with a likely suspect: your alternator. The alternator is like a little electrical generator. It is spun by the serpentine belt on your engine and makes electricity. …
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Should Get My Tires Rotated and Balanced?
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the auto manufacturer. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. The background question for drivers is why do tires need to be rotated? Front tires wear differently than the rear tires…
Read MoreTake The Scare Out Of Winter Driving
When the weather outside is frightful, a little advance preparation will take the scare out of winter driving. A few preventive vehicle maintenance steps will keep you from being stranded in severe winter weather. The thought of a breakdown, an engine not starting or otherwise being stranded is scary as it is, but those things…
Read MoreIf It Looks Like A Flat, Feels Like A Flat, And Sounds Like A Flat, Guess What…!
A flat tire shouldn’t be reason for panic. “In schools where drivers’ education isn’t available,” observes one educator, “tire changing ought to be included in home economics.” It is suggested that motorists who are unprepared to deal with a flat tire are faced not only with added expense and inconvenience; they also are more vulnerable…
Read MoreTire Replacement Can Be Overwhelming
New tire choices can be overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all-season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off-road? How important are looks? Let’s suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather’s good.…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Car Care for New Drivers
It’s never too early to learn the ABCs of car care. A – Always follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan. B – Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem. C – Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down away from…
Read MoreAll About Brakes
When you press the brake pedal, fluid is forced through lines that run to each wheel, causing pads to squeeze against rotors or shoes to push against drums to cause friction that slows the wheels. That’s a simplified description, but here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and why it’s important. Why do…
Read MoreDoes Your Car Make The Grade?
As the end of summer nears, students are getting ready to head back to school. Whether it’s driving to college or carpooling with other neighborhood families, a properly maintained car is the safest, most dependable way to go. When your passengers are your children and their classmates, making sure your car gets more than a…
Read MoreHeadlamp Replacement and Restoration
Way too many accidents happen at night. There are a lot of factors, but a big one is simply visibility; if you can’t see something, it’s hard to avoid hitting it. There are some things you can do to make sure you see as much as possible when driving in the dark. First of all, keep your windshield clean.…
Read MoreVisual Blind Spots When Driving
When we drive, we enter blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments to your vehicle before you start to drive. First, adjust your rear view mirror to give the best possible view directly to the rear of your vehicle. You don’t need it…
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