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Seniors: Winter Driving & Safety Information

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More and more seniors are remaining active these days and consider their car an important part of their lifestyle. Making their car more than a luxury, but a necessity. Yet, no matter how active and healthy you may be, driving during winter can be a challenge.  However, this doesn’t need to stand in the way of safe, enjoyable winter driving. Senior drivers should follow vehicle safety practices, and take some extra precautions during the winter. Vehicle maintenance is even more important in the winter when frigid temperatures could turn a breakdown into a life-threatening situation.   So, make sure your car…
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Potholes on the Roadways

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 Have you hit any potholes recently? The season and winter temperatures cause damage to our roadways creating large potholes and hitting a pothole can be devastating to your vehicles tires, rims, suspension, and other steering components. It can even affect your wheel alignment, which can shorten the life of your tires. While you should do your best to avoid potholes, sometimes it’s unavoidable.  Here are a few tips you need to know about potholes and how they can affect your car: If the steering is off-center after you hit a pothole, your wheel alignment needs to be checked or it may be…
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WEATHER ALERT! Snow on the way – Is your car ready?

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  With snow expected this weekend, I wanted to reach out to you and give you a few quick tips to stay safe while traveling on our roadways. Slow down during bad weather – driving too fast is one of the main causes of accidents. Completely clear the snow off your car and remove ice from your windshield wipers. Make sure your tires are in great shape.  Your tires are your most critical safety factor during a winter storm, so consider winter tires if you need to be on the road. Replace your wipers, if needed. Has your engine’s antifreeze…
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Holiday Travel and Tips for the Road

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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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Is Premium Octane Gas Better for Driving Performance?

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Is premium octane gas better for car performance during the winter months? Gasoline is rated by a measurement called octane, which is a measurement of fuel performance. The higher the octane, the more power can be achieved from the fuel. The engine in your car is designed for a specific octane rating. Cars that are designed for performance will typically require higher octane ratings, usually 90 or higher. Putting a lower rated octane in these vehicles may cause the engine to knock, which may eventually cause engine damage. Most cars today run on regular grade octane, 87 to 89. Therefore,…
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