Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Distracted Driving - Are You Focused?


The world is full of distractions; nearly 80% of collisions involve one. But are you conscious of them while driving? You should avoid these common behaviors listed below while you’re on the road:



Eating or drinking

Making phone calls

Texting

Messing with the radio or looking for that one song

Paying more attention to your passengers than the road


We recommend doing these things while parked, or pulling off to the side of the road for something urgent. Be safe out there!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

5 Simple Steps To Get Through the Summer


Be sure you and your car are ready to roll to get through the hot temperatures this summer! Check these items off your to-do list before things really start heating up.



Check the battery. You wouldn’t want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere without a charge!

Be sure your belts and hoses are in good shape.  Check that belts are tight when your engine is off, ensure hose quality when your engine is running.

Change & top off your fluids

You don’t actually want to “burn rubber.”  Pay special attention to the tires and wiper blades– areas with rubber are more sensitive to wear and tear in hot temperatures.

Let us check your climate and cooling.  One makes sure your engine doesn’t overheat; the other makes sure you don’t overheat.  They may have different purposes, but they are equally as important for summer car maintenance.  Schedule an appointment with our Service Department so we can pressure test your coolant system and perform a radiator flush!