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Summer Driving – 21 Back To School Driving Tips

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Summer time is the busiest time of the year as people take to the roadways for vacation and enjoyment. The last stretch of summer is upon us. Many parents and young adults are preparing for “back to school.”  Whether your student is driving to high school for the first time, or a student heading out on your first solo road trip back to college, Osceola Garage wants to make sure your student’s trip is stress-free, and your car is ready to get you there. Here are some important pre-trip and on-the-road tips you can share with your young driver heading back…
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Summer Driving – When’s The Last Time You Checked Your Tires?

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When’s the last time you checked your tires? So many vehicles on the road today are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems; they give owners a sense of security, albeit it false. The reality is that until an alarm goes off or a tire blows out, you’re really not as secure as you think. Your car’s tires have a story to tell about their integrity, and if you truly want to determine how well the tires are doing, then you’re better served to familiarize yourself with what the tire wear patterns mean and how to optimize the maintenance of your…
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7 Summertime Tips For Driving In The Sun

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Even the best driver is ill-prepared for sudden glare on a picture-perfect bright sunny day. Blinding light from the sun creates one of the most dangerous driving hazards faced by motorists –particularly during the morning and evening when the sun rises and sets. Every year we see a lot of accidents resulting from “sun glare,” but your car insurance can’t blame the sun, and will assign driver liability.  We’ve all experienced that brief moment—disability glare, veiling glare, sun blindness, or sun dazzle, call it what you will—where you can’t see because the sun is at the perfect apex to cause blindness. You…
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7 Driving Tips For A Safe Memorial Day Weekend

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  It’s here, Memorial Day Weekend. The first busy travel event of the year and the weather forecast is calling for temperatures to be sunny, warm, and perfect road trip weather. Here are a few tips to help ensure you have a great travel weekend: Be prepared Make sure you take your cell phone and phone charger with you. Also, bring along your emergency contact phone numbers and a map if you are going in an unfamiliar area. Don’t just rely on your navigation system to get you where you are going. Bring snacks and water with you. Plan out…
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Does My Car Have To Be Serviced At The Dealership?

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The Answer is No! At Osceola Garage, we can work on your new or leased car! Neglecting your car’s maintenance will void your new car warranty, but your choice of where to take your vehicle for routine maintenance will not. New car dealer personnel may imply that your new or leased car must go back to the dealer for the warranty to remain enforced, but the truth is you don’t have to go back to the dealer unless it’s warranty covered repair or recall. When you purchase a new or leased car, you also agree to maintain your car as…
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