The holiday season is upon us, and many of us will be taking to the roads visiting our families and friends. While driving may be a better alternative and will save you money, you need to ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy as we all know unexpected vehicle repairs can be costly. Osceola Garage, along with the Car Care Council, advises motorists that when planning a road trip over the holidays to follow the three Ps – Prepare, Prevent and Plan – to save money and avoid breakdowns. Conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection. If you find your vehicle needs repairs, be…
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Summer Road Trips – A Pre-Trip Auto Care Checklist
With school out for the summer, many families are planning vacation road trips. Performing a pre-trip auto care inspection lessens the chance of a roadside breakdown for all motorists, and is even more important for those driving older vehicles. According to AAA roadside data, “vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to be stranded at the roadside, and four times more likely to require a tow.” The findings also show that the top reasons for requiring a tow are battery and electrical systems issues (23 percent), engine cooling system failures (11 percent) and tire damage that cannot be…
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What To Do If Your Car Has PotHole Damage
Have you ever wondered why insurance companies advertise about potholes? Because it’s considered a collision and your car can suffer major damage due to a pothole in the road. With temperature swings from near zero to the high 60s, potholes are inevitable. The chances of hitting a pothole is a daily reality, and most of the time you can’t see a pothole until it’s too late. Here’s what to do if your car encounters a pothole Treat a pothole like an accident. Pull off to safety and if possible, take a picture of the location and the pothole itself. Visually…
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4 Signs Your Car Was Damaged By a Pothole
We are seeing more potholes this season thanks to the wild temperature swings. From near zero to the high 50’s, these road traps seem inevitable. If and when you do hit a pothole, take a look at all the tires and wheels. Potholes can be a serious event for your car, similar to a collision. The jolt can damage your tires, rims, suspension and other steering components. It can even affect your wheel alignment and shorten the life of your tires. For safety reasons, don’t ignore hitting a pothole. Here are 4 signs pothole damage affected your car: If the…
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Your Car Hit a Pothole – Now What?
“Oh no, your tire’s flat”. Do you remember that cute Geico commercial that aired a few years ago, with the cute pot hole that was very concerned about the damage it had done to an unsuspecting car? Why would an insurance company advertise about potholes? Because it’s considered a collision. With temperature swings from near zero to the high 40s, potholes are inevitable. Hitting a pothole with your car is nearly unavoidable. Potholes are a severe event for your car and if you happen to hit one, follow these steps to document the damage, care for your car, and…
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