Road Trip Tips for Memorial Day Weekend 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: Make a Plan and Checklist Know the best routes and alternate routes to get to your destination as well as any construction taking place. Check out an app called Waze that offers real time road conditions and traffic alerts. Plan ahead for any rest stops along the way, and arrange…
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Driving Tips for Ski Trips
Driving Tips for Ski Trips Winter has finally arrived, and the ski resorts are back in business. Head for the hills for some family fun. Whether skiing or snowboarding, New York has some prime ski resorts within a short drive. After grabbing your winter coat, checking your ski-boot straps, and waxing your skis or snowboard, run your eyes over this list of car check-ups to make sure you get to your destination safely. Ski-Bound Car Checklist: Make sure your vehicle is up to date with all recommended services Check your wiper blades and consider winter wiper blades Make sure all…
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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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7 Things You Need in Your Car Emergency Road Kit
Good Old Murphy and his infamous law; what can go wrong, will go wrong, and at the most inconvenient time. A blowout, breakdowns, running out of gas, and dead batteries; car trouble is unpredictable, and can strike at any time. It doesn’t have to be a full blown catastrophe if you take some steps to prepare yourself with a DIY emergency road kit. You should always keep an emergency road kit in your trunk and be ready for multiple situations; you never know when or what time of year you’ll find yourself stuck or need of help. You can find…
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Memorial Day Safe Driving Tips
Memorial Day Safe Driving Tips Memorial Day kicks off the season of road trips and is the first busy travel event of the year as many people take to the roadways for an extended weekend. Keeping you and your family safe on the road is our primary concern. 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…
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