An inquiry we receive quite regularly from parents of newly turned teenage drivers is, “what might the safest possible option for my son/daughter be when it comes to cars on the road?” A fair question, but not an easy one to answer. Unfortunately, you’ll most often receive equally as many answers as people you ask. […]
No matter how long you may have resided in a colder climate, there are a few key components to safe winter driving we always recommend. Fortunately, the team at AutoNet TV released a video in collaboration with Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Colorado, where they highlight these critical tips. Here in Michigan (at least […]
This coming week, Grand Rapids students will be headed back to school and police departments are reminding drivers about bus safety tips. The most important rule is to SLOW DOWN and don’t be distracted while driving. Follow school buses at a safe distance, they make frequent stops. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is […]
…becoming ice in November. It’s much easier to navigate the roads when you’re prepared. This time of year that begins with selecting the correct wiper blades for your vehicle. If you’re gonna drive, bottom line, you’ve got to be able to see! As this educational piece (generously provided by Rain-X) explains further, having a good […]
If you’ve paid any attention at all to the motor vehicle safety industry lately, you’ve heard a great deal of debate about which is the proper (and ultimately most safe) positioning for your vehicle’s side mirrors. There’s of course the traditional “narrow” setting, where a sliver of your vehicle is in plain view. But in […]
This is becoming too common an expression. But before we go throwing the road commission under a bus, we understand they are doing the best job they can to address these hazards and we completely support their efforts. The verbal outburst we’re speaking of, in case you were wondering, goes something like this “I’ve just […]
We’ve discussed winter tires and all-season tires to the point where it isn’t likely that you still lack important details. That said, let’s wrap this with an extremely simple call to action. 3 easy steps will equip you with a much safer ride in cold weather conditions. The implied 4th step is contacting us if […]
A few of you have asked additional questions about getting the most out of your tires in the winter season. Seems as if publishing that information here would be to the benefit of others that may have the exact same or similar inquiries. Most of this data is courtesy of Howstuffworks.com and Tirerack.com (with additional […]
Sources: Edmunds.com, DIY.com Winter weather can be very unfriendly to a vehicle. Cold temperatures make it harder for an engine to work properly. Snow and ice limit traction. Potholes damage wheels and tires. Salt causes rust and can damage your vehicle’s paint. But there are things you can do to help your vehicle in […]
