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With the summer season in full force, the extreme heat has arrived as well! Extreme summer heat can take a large toll on your vehicle and its performance. Therefore, just like during the cold winter months, it’s important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the hot summer months. The following are some things you can do to your vehicle to add a bit more protection, to ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly during the inevitable heat waves this summer season.

Stay Cool!

Air Conditioning (A/C)The first thing you should do is check to make sure your A/C is in good working order. If the A/C is blowing warmer air than usual, it should be checked. It’s imperative that your vehicle has...

Buying new tires isn’t something most people enjoy doing as it can be a very complicated and time-consuming process. However, it’s an important purchase because it involves the safety of you and your passengers for years to come.

The Brand of Tire

Savvy consumers prefer to purchase brand name tires that have a solid reputation for quality and excellence. It’s also important to find out the warranties for each brand of tire, as that can affect your purchasing decision.

Are The Tires Right For Your Vehicle?

Tire ratings are an important piece of information that consumers should be aware of when purchasing tires.

While the majority of driving is done during the daylight hours, at night, car-related collisions are three times more likely to occur than during the day (NHTSA). At night, drivers’ vision and ability to decipher color and depth are much lower than during the daylight hours. In addition, drivers tend to be more tired during the nighttime hours which results in slower reaction times and higher risks of collisions.

As the summer season is quickly approaching and more drivers will be going on road trips and driving more at night, the following are a few important tips to ensure your drive at night gets you to your destination safely and reduce the risk of

Driving Safely

In general, driving today is considered to be much safer than in the past. Today, we are driving safer vehicles on safer roads. While this has resulted in the lowest number of collisions in the US ever recorded in 2008 [source: NHTSA], the numbers, unfortunately, are still disturbing and preventable. In 2008, there were almost six million car accidents in the U.S. The best and most effective way to reduce collisions on our roads, and in-turn collision repairs, is to follow best driving practices and to obey the rules of the road.

With that in mind, here is a...

Getting your car in top condition before a trip can help prevent accidents that put you and your family's safety in jeopardy. It can also avert mechanical breakdowns that require costly emergency repairs. Here's a road trip checklist to get your car prepared.

Brakes Check the brake fluid level and top it up if it's low. If the fluid is a rusty brown color, get the brake system flushed out. Have the pads and rotors checked as well to ensure that the brakes respond as expected if you need to stop suddenly to avoid a collision.  Tires - Check for correct tire pressure, using the pressure listed on...