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Repairing Parts at the first sign of an Issue

by blogmaster | Feb 7, 2020 | Auto Repair, Safe Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety Inspection, Winter

  By repairing parts and components for your vehicle, you can help save money. When you repair them at the first sign, you can avoid further issues and damage in the long run. You will want to make sure to follow the recommend schedule for maintenance...

Safe Driving in Winter

by webteam305 | Nov 26, 2019 | Safe, Safe Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety Inspection, Winter

Driving safe in the winter is important. The first thing you will want to do is to slow down. With winter comes snow, ice, and slick driving conditions. Staying safe should always be your number one concern. If the weather is less than ideal, always make sure to slow...

Traveling and Having the Vehicle Inspected

by webteam305 | Nov 22, 2019 | General Car Maintenance, Traveling, Vehicle Safety Inspection

  Traveling this time of the year will mean more people are on the road. You will want to make sure your vehicle is in the best condition before driving to your destination. When traveling, having a safe and reliable vehicle is important. To help accomplish this,...

Wipers Need to be Replaced Regularly

by webteam305 | Apr 29, 2019 | Vehicle Safety Inspection, Visibility, Windshield Wipers, Wiper

In the spring is a great time to check and replace the windshield wipers on your vehicle. Over the winter, the blades can take a toll because of the snow, ice, and sleet they have to endure. As they operate to clean the windshield, they may go over ice build up that...

Remember to Check the Visibility

by webteam305 | Mar 20, 2019 | Vehicle Safety Inspection, Visibility, Windshield Wipers, Wiper

When driving, your visibility is one of the most important things. This will help you to see the road ahead, as well as others around you. If you cannot see properly from all windows of your vehicle, you may increase the chance of an accident occurring. The first...

Drive Slow and Cautious around Corners

by webteam305 | Feb 28, 2019 | Drive, Driving, Vehicle Safety Inspection, Winter care

Driving in the winter can present a challenge when you drive. As it snows more and more, you will notice that the snow piles get taller as well. This can impact your visibility as you turn corners or if you are at an intersection. If you just accelerate it, you run...
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