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Distracted driver - texting while driving

One text or one call could wreck it all

Here are a few tips to help keep you from becoming a statistic. 1. Set your phone on vibrate and place in the back seat, glove compartment, or trunk to keep out of reach. 2. While driving in stop-and-go traffic, toll booth lines, and the like, don’t use your phone. 3. Select your playlist on [...]

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Are your air bags working?  Not if you can see this light.

Are your air bags working? Not if you can see this light.

Safety First… If you see this light the air bags are NOT working If your air bag light is on this means your air bag is non operational. If an air bag warning light is illuminated while driving the air bag safety system has been disabled and will not activate in the event of an [...]

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Lamp-out warning light

LAMP OUT INDICATOR LIGHT

Around your car Warning Lights This warning light indicates that you have a lamp out: a headlight, taillight, stop light or turn signal indicator. You can continue to drive your vehicle, but with reduced visibility and safety. Be warned that law enforcement officers may stop you and issue you a warning ticket or a safety [...]

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Before and after cleaning hazy headlights

How to Clean Your Headlights

How well are your headlights working? Your headlights are the eyes of you vehicle. If they can’t see well, then neither can you. With the shorter days and longer nights of winter, maintaining your car’s headlights can be an important part of driving safely.   Most vehicles built today have polycarbonate lenses. This is a [...]

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A Few Basic Tips on Preventing Automobile Theft

A Few Basic Tips on Preventing Automobile Theft

Whenever you leave your car, always take your keys with you, lock all the doors, place everything that could attract the attention of thieves into the trunk, and select parking areas that are busy and well-lit. Never leave the car running when you are not in it, even for a few minutes. Never leave personal [...]

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10 tips to get rid of your blindspots.

Are you driving with blind-spots? Even in the best of conditions, changing lanes can be an adventure. The fact is that there is no such thing of a blind spot unless you are in a large vehicle, in which case there is a blind spot behind the back window. Blind spots are created by the [...]

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Wet Weather Driving Tips

Wet Weather Driving Tips

socal roads – SLIPPERY WHEN WET In spite of this week’s heat wave, winter storms are on the horizon. If Southern Californians ever knew how to drive in the rain, they forget during the six to nine dry months of the year. Autumn is upon us, and with winter rapidly approaching, it’s important to once [...]

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Skidding & Hydroplaning In Wet Conditions

Losing control of your car on wet pavement is a frightening experience. Skids are scary but hydroplaning is completely nerve-wracking. Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car’s weight can push it out of the way. The water pressure causes your car to rise up and slide [...]

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October is all about Pink Donate Your Car – Make A Difference!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight women will be diagnosed with this disease in her lifetime.  The good news is that prevention and early detection can save lives. If you have an extra car sitting in your garage, you might want to consider donating it [...]

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Can you SEE? Can YOU be seen? Autumn Driving Tips

This year, plan ahead for the rainy season – just as you said you would when you got caught out last year. Detail the windshield The low sun in the fall  is particularly tough to drive thorough. It can turn a clear windshield into  an opaque curtain. You can improve vision significantly by making sure [...]

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How to clean car seats

Road trips are fun.  The mess they leave in your car is not. Here are a few tips on how to get that junk off of your upholstery. First: get rid of the crumbs.  Use a damp cloth to wipe down the seats. Vinyl seats are the easiest – they can be washed with mild [...]

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Roadside Emergency Kit

You never know when disaster will strike. Do yourself a favor and save some room in your trunk for the following items. They could turn a potential trip-wrecker into nothing more than an unexpected pit stop: Screwdrivers and wrenches of various sizes Jumper cables A jack and tire iron A can of “Fix-a-Flat” for temporarily [...]

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Top 10 Ways To Save Money on Gas

Stretch your gas mileage to stretch your gas dollars. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that – an estimate. These gas mileage tips can help you reduce the amount of gas you use. If you are already following these tips, you are probably getting the best gas mileage [...]

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9 Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Healthy

Most of us are looking for ways to cut costs in this economy. Don’t let your car become a drain on your pocketbook simply because you avoided regular vehicle maintenance. You can prolong the life of your car and save money in the long run by following a few simple routine maintenance tips.   Inspect [...]

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The Importance of Checking Tire Pressure

Checking tire pressure is one of the most important things you can do to prevent tire damage and keep you safe on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), low tire pressure is the leading cause of tire failure, and is responsible for 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries every year. Those [...]

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