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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Don’t Let Parking Ruin Your Summer Vacation
One minute it’s July, and we have all summer left, then you blink, and everyone is back in school. Many Families plan to head out over the next two weeks trying to squeeze in one more family vacation before routines settle in. Have you noticed that when you are on vacation, one of the biggest sources of stress is finding parking? If you drive your car or rent a vehicle, you will need to deal with the hassle of parking every time you go somewhere, and the combination of navigating an unfamiliar city and locating the best parking can be…
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It’s Halloween: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
Halloween is one of the most festive nights of the year as kids get dressed up in their favorite costumes and go Trick-or-Treating. Here are few driving safety tips if you’re planning to be on the road today. Kids will be more interested in going house to house Trick-or-Treating and not paying attention to traffic. So, please be careful and slow down when driving through your neighborhood. Kids will be dressed up in costumes that may impair their vision. Be extra careful, kids may not see cars coming down the street. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, be especially careful…
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