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Night Driving for All Ages

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How well do you see at night?  Transitioning your driving from daytime to nighttime can be challenging, especially during the winter months, where bad weather conditions can complicate matters.  In addition, as we age, our reaction time begins to slow down and our vision starts to deteriorate.  These factors can lead to problems while driving at night and many people are substantially put at increased risk.  Here are a few helpful hints for driving at night. Make sure your headlights are on at least one hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise. Increase your distance between other vehicles on the road and allow…
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Don’t Let Cold Temperatures Wreak Havoc on Your Car during Frigid Cold Weather

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Below are Tips to Keep your Car in Peak Condition   Keep the Battery in Good Shape Cold temperatures reduce a battery’s cranking power. In fact, at about 0° F, a battery has only about half the cranking power it has at 80° F. In general, car batteries last about 3 to 5 years. If it’s more than five years old and shows any signs of weakness, replace the battery with a top-rated model. If your battery is more than 5 years old, it should be professionally tested at a certified automotive center. Replace Wiper Blades Our tests have found that…
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Christmas Holiday Travel

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A Pre-Trip Vehicle Check List   With the holidays upon us, many of us are planning road trips.  Whether you are visiting family or planning a short holiday get-away, it’s important that you stay safe on the road. You also need to make sure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape for winter driving. A pre-trip vehicle check provides peace of mind, helps reduce the chance of a costly breakdown and provides an opportunity to have any repairs performed by your trusted mechanic before hitting the road.  While no inspection can guarantee a car’s performance, it’s comforting to know that…
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SHOULD I DETAIL MY CAR BEFORE THE WINTER WEATHER ARRIVES? AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

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There are many practical reasons why you should prepare your car before the winter weather arrives. It’s important to put a buffer between your car’s paint and the winter elements. When it turns cold, you’re dealing with everything from decomposing leaves covering your car to snow, ice, dirt, grime and road salt. They all stick to your car and can do damage to your paint. You wouldn’t leave your home without a coat or gloves to protect your body from the cold, snow or ice. Your car deserves the same level of protection. During the winter months, your car’s paint,…
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October Is Fall Car Care Month – Show Your Car Some Love

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Fall Car Care Month isn’t just about your engine and mechanical maintenance, but every aspect of your car. We’re sharing some of our Must-Do’s for fall car cleaning that will not only leave you feeling happier driving, but we’re sneaking in some items that will protect the longevity of your vehicle too. Fall is the best time give your car a good cleaning as the weather is not too hot, not too cold and you can appreciate the outdoors at the same time. Show some love to your car’s exterior: Wash – Wash all the exterior grime off with mild…
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