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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 […]
Uh-oh! Why Is My Dashboard Tire Pressure Light On?
Your car’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS for short) is the “voice” of your tires that sometimes speaks up and says, “Check my air, please!” But because not all cars can talk (yet), that urgent request is communicated to you through warning lights on your dash. If there’s an angry-looking light on your dashboard console […]
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 […]
5 Winter Car Care Tips to Get You to the Super Bowl (Party)
Heading to the Super Bowl in Atlanta? New Englanders are no stranger to cold weather driving. But if you’re from sunny LA, you may be surprised by the cold as you drive across country. (Those of us not lucky enough to score a ticket will be watching the game on our friend’s big screen.) No […]
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Vehicle's Tires
Your car’s tires are among the most expensive vehicle-maintenance items you’ll have to cover. Tires are also among the most important safety features. Most of us would never dream of getting behind the wheel without buckling our seat belts. And in many cases, people make car buying decisions based on the availability of front- and […]
The Importance of Keeping Track of Your Car or Truck's Tire Pressure
Every time I drive my car, I always see people driving on under-inflated tires. They’re typically older vehicles (pre-2007) that are likely not equipped with a tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS). I try my best to alert the driver, but traffic congestion can make that difficult. Honking at someone to get his or her attention will likely […]
Why TPMS Lights Are Such a Pain in the You-Know-What
Here we are, November again, and it’s already getting below freezing here overnight in Boston. You know what that means don’t you? It’s the time of year that my wife starts hassling me about how her low tire-warning light, or tire-pressure monitoring/TPMS light is coming on every morning. I have a couple of tricks up my […]
Tire Guide Part 2 – From an Expert
Tips on Buying Tires – What Really Matters Tires are among the most expensive items on a car (Here’s what they can cost to replace). Unfortunately, they’re not easy to purchase. Last time, we discussed the major questions to consider when you buy new tires.We talked to Brandon Sturgis, Product Category Manager – Original Equipment Tires at Michelin to […]
First Major Blizzard of 2015 in New England: 5 Helpful Tips While Driving
This has been a relatively mild winter, and New Englanders are just about to say “Hello” to their first significant snow storm of 2015. According to experts, New Englanders are about to be immobilized with the arrival of several feet of heavy white snow, which can make driving pretty scary. It’s always best to stay […]
Fuel Efficiency Tips for Summer
Summer’s coming, and that means two things: road trip opportunities and high gas prices. According to FOX Business, the average American household spends around $3,000 on gas per year. We hate to be a buzzkill, but gas prices aren’t likely decreasing anytime soon. You’ve got two options – stay home and have a miserable summer, or […]
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