Driving in the Rain

Spring has finally arrived! That means we'll also be welcoming spring showers. Many people don't often think of rain as a dangerous driving condition, but many accidents happen every year because drivers aren't taking the proper precautions when driving in the rain. Skidding and hydroplaning can easily be avoided as long as you are careful. This list of tips from The Weather Channel will help you stay safe when driving in the rain. 1. You can prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on curves. Steer and brake with a light touch. When you need to stop or slow, do not brake hard or lock the wheels and risk a skid....

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Spring Cleaning for Your Car

Spring is in the air! Pretty soon we'll be driving with the windows down and worrying about snow and ice will seem like a thing of the past. You want to make sure the gunk and grime of winter is gone from your car. Use these tips from Fox News in order to make your car spotless for springtime. 1. Wash the underbodyWintertime driving will coat the bottom of your car with salt, sand and other grime that can cause corrosion. Corrosion can lead to rust problems, which can make your car much harder to resell or even dangerous to drive.  Spend a few extra dollars for the undercarriage power wash at the local car wash or spray the car's bottom...

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Sharing the Road With Trucks

Driving on the highway alongside and 18-wheeler can be intimidating. But sharing the road is something we have to do. Staying out of a trucker's blind spots and staying patient are just a few ways you can avoid getting into a dangerous situation with a truck on the road. Make sure you're taking the proper precautions when driving alongside a truck with these tips from Edmunds.com. 1) Riding in a trucker's blind spots. Trucks have large blind spots to the right and rear of the vehicle. Smaller blind spots exist on the right front corner and mid-left side of the truck. The worst thing a driver can do is chug along in the trucker's...

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The Worst Things Your Auto Mechanic Can Tell You

Some car issues are easier fixes than others. But then there are those mechanical problems that every car-owner dreads, the fixes that make you consider buying a new vehicle because it might just be more worthwhile than paying the price for such an expensive repair. Cars.com has compiled a list of the top 10 worst things your mechanic can tell you is wrong with your car. If you ever have one of these problems you might just want to consider stopping in to see us for your next vehicle. Image from freedigitalphotos.net 1. Seized Engine Due to Lack of Oil "The reason your engine stopped running is that it's now a melted mass of amalgamated...

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