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10 Driving Tips During Winter Months

Winter driving tips are important because driving conditions during the winter months can be significantly more dangerous than during other times of the year.  Snow, ice, and sleet can make roads slippery and reduce visibility, making it more difficult to control a vehicle and avoid accidents. Additionally, cold temperatures can cause car batteries to fail […]

January 11, 2023 More
 

These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Your Vehicle Prepared for Colder Temperatures

Whether delivering food or packages as a delivery driver or a household that owns a motor vehicle, it’s time to think about preparing your vehicle for winter as outside temperatures start to drop.  For some of you, the process of preparing your vehicle for cold weather is familiar – you are the DIY pro! For […]

November 8, 2022 More
 

6 Common Vehicle Problems Experienced During Hot Summer Months – Applies to All Cars and Trucks

Warm weather has hit the U.S. hard during the summer of 2022. Not only have southern U.S. states been hit hard, but the northern U.S. states are greatly impacted too. This means many more vehicles are exposed to higher than normal temperatures. It’s important to be aware of the problems that may arise with operating […]

August 20, 2022 More
 

First Major Blizzard of 2022 in Northeast – A Historic One Too: Helpful Tips While Driving in the Snow or a Snow Storm

So far, the winter of 2021 – 2022 has been a relatively mild in the Northeast. However, we are now experiencing a whopper of a storm. The last time New Englanders experienced a storm of this magnitude was in 2015 where more than two feet of snow was registered.  According to experts, New Englanders are […]

January 29, 2022 More
 

5 Telltale Signs Your Car Needs a Brake Service

Picture this, you’re driving down the road and you press down on your brake pedal because you need to either slow down or come to a stop. While pressing on the brake pedal, all of a sudden you hear a grinding noise coming from somewhere. Next, you immediately take your foot off the pedal and […]

September 2, 2020 More
 

10 Money-Saving Tips for Bringing a Car to College

Million of students are heading off to college. Some students will study in classrooms with proper spacing from each other while others will learn via video conferencing in dorm rooms and off-campus apartments. And some students will remain in their hometown attending classes via video. There are many uncertainties with regard to education and the […]

August 25, 2020 More
 

How to Avoid an Expensive Car Repair Bill

Have you ever been surprised by a shockingly expensive car repairs bill? That’s not a position you want to be in. Questions you may ask yourself is, “how did this happen”? Getting hit with a repair bill is most commonly the result of a couple of things; (1) not maintaining your vehicle according to the […]

July 24, 2020 More
 

5 Important Tips To Maintain Your Car or Truck During COVID-19 Lockdown

Many of us have not used our motor vehicles at all since the Work-From-Home (WFH) order was enforced by employers due to COVID-19. Some of you may have used your vehicle only a few times. The good news is we are no longer sitting in traffic, spending our cash on gas, parking fees and general […]

April 13, 2020 More
 

What To Do If You Run Out of Gas

Running out of gas in the middle of nowhere is among drivers’ biggest fears, and it’s also one of the easiest things to prevent. If you have run out of gas, these tips could mean the difference between having to cancel your plans and arriving safely to your destination – albeit a little late. What […]

September 22, 2019 More
 

How To Go The Extra Mile: Tips For Extending Your Vehicle’s Life

Happy April Fools Day and, most importantly, Happy National Car Care Month. You may think of your car as a means to an end. If you’re like many of us, you might consider it an expression of your identity, or maybe even a member of the family. In fact, a Toco Warranty study found that […]

April 2, 2019 More