How to Handle a Tire Blowout
Drivers in Michigan encounter many distractions on the road—traffic, cell phones, music, passengers, etc. Even the open road can allow a driver’s mind to wander. If you’re distracted when a tire blowout occurs, your drive can become extremely dangerous. You’ll need to gather yourself quickly and follow the correct maneuvers
... continue reading.Top 8 Things to Keep in Your Summer Glovebox
Road trip with friends? Weekend at the beach? No matter what your plans are this summer, it’s likely that you’ll spend a lot of it in your car driving from Point A to Point B and back. In addition to your regular year-around car safety must-haves in your car, below
... continue reading.Time For a New Car Battery?
Car batteries are one of the most important components of a vehicle’s engine. It provides the electricity to start your car and power your accessories. Without a working car battery, you’re going nowhere. But how do you know when it’s time for a new battery? Heat, cold, and temperature swings
... continue reading.Improve Your Gas Mileage This Winter
With short days and tall snowbanks, winter isn’t the favorite season for most Michiganders… While you’re trying to stay warm this winter, here are a few tips for maximizing your gas mileage and saving a few bucks at the tank you can put towards your summer travel fund: The next
... continue reading.Prevent Corrosion from Road Salt this Winter
Winter roads in Michigan can be messy. With snow, ice, mud and road salt to deal with, it can seem like keeping your vehicle clean can be next to impossible this time of year. However, in addition to the obvious aesthetic benefits, keeping your car clean during the winter is
... continue reading.A Warning Light is Flashing, Now What?
Most drivers in Michigan can probably relate to the following scenario: hop into the car, start it, and instantly notice a warning light flashing angrily at you. That wasn’t on the last time you drove the car… or was it? Don’t panic. Think. What does this flashing warning light represent?
... continue reading.Spring/Summer Maintenance for your Vehicle
As seasons change and temperatures swing, now is the perfect time to review the warm weather maintenance requirements for your vehicle. Different seasons put different demands on your vehicle. Now that winter has come to an end, it is time to prepare for spring and summer conditions – even if
... continue reading.Washing Your Car in the Winter
As Michiganders know all too well, driving during the winter months in this part of the country can be problematic to say the least. Snow, mud, ice – our roads bear the brunt of Old Man Winter’s fury and our vehicles can be collateral damage during his chilly reign. In
... continue reading.Check your Antifreeze Before Winter
As temperatures are dropping across Michigan, it’s clear that fall has arrived… with winter not far behind! Before the cold weather hits, make sure your vehicle is up for the challenge by checking your vehicle’s antifreeze. Antifreeze plays a critical role in your engine. It makes sure the fluids in
... continue reading.How Fast Can You Really Drive With a Spare Tire?
We’ve all been there. It seems you’re always on your way to an important meeting, running late for work, or nervous about making a good first impression when a flat tire strikes. Once you’ve got your spare in place, it’s tempting to hit the highway, make up for lost
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