October is Fall Car Care Month and now is the best time to get your vehicle ready before the harsh winter weather. Taking a proactive approach ensures the safety and reliability of your vehicle and will avoid the headaches of costly repairs later on in the season. Osceola Garage recommends basic preventive maintenance to keep your vehicle operating at its best. Check heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems – Proper heating and cooling performance are critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons such as defrosting. Check wiper blades – Your wiper blades are used more frequently in the…
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Summer Driving – When’s The Last Time You Checked Your Tires?
When’s the last time you checked your tires? So many vehicles on the road today are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems; they give owners a sense of security, albeit it false. The reality is that until an alarm goes off or a tire blows out, you’re really not as secure as you think. Your car’s tires have a story to tell about their integrity, and if you truly want to determine how well the tires are doing, then you’re better served to familiarize yourself with what the tire wear patterns mean and how to optimize the maintenance of your…
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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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