Driving on Ice Tips
Find a place where there are no cars ahead of you and no cars behind you.
Slow Down. Check your stopping distance by applying the brakes gently and see how icy the roads are and do not wait until you have to stop. Gauge how your car reacts to the road conditions.
Ice and Snow driving can be much easier if you know how your car will respond.
Relax and look for what's ahead of you down the road.
Most accidents happen because of driving too fast for conditions.
Worn out Tires will not grip the road. 1/8th inch of tread depth may look fine and work okay on a dry road but are worthless in snow. The State of Pa allows tires to pass Inspection at 1/16th of an inch.
Good Tires - Drive Slower - Windshield washer fluid full - Good wipers
Relax and give yourself room to stop safely
Remove Snow and Ice from windows and the roof of you car- all are Safe Driving Tips.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Top 5 Life Expenses
Top 5 Life Expenses
1. Home We all need shelter and a place to call Home.
2. Food Everyone knows how expensive food is these days.
3. Taxes The Government takes a big chunk of your earnings.
4. Children Kids are priceless but certainly not free.
5. Car Transportation to work so all of the above can be created.
It is disheartening to me when I hear customers say my car cost me $2,000 this year.
Sometimes car repairs come all at once in large costs.
Example is a set of new tires,brakes all needed at the same time.
Tires and brakes have life cycles usually in the 30,000 to 45,000 mile range depending on how you drive and their quality.
I feel it is important to realize that some years you only had to spend a few hundred dollars or less on service and repairs.
My shop sends reminders and alerts to customers based on what we see is in your future for expenses. It is important to plan ahead and that is what we help you do by keeping a detailed service history.
Some things cannot be predicted like electrical problems, check engine lights, etc.
Make sure you are dealing with a shop that let's you know what can be predicted.
1. Home We all need shelter and a place to call Home.
2. Food Everyone knows how expensive food is these days.
3. Taxes The Government takes a big chunk of your earnings.
4. Children Kids are priceless but certainly not free.
5. Car Transportation to work so all of the above can be created.
It is disheartening to me when I hear customers say my car cost me $2,000 this year.
Sometimes car repairs come all at once in large costs.
Example is a set of new tires,brakes all needed at the same time.
Tires and brakes have life cycles usually in the 30,000 to 45,000 mile range depending on how you drive and their quality.
I feel it is important to realize that some years you only had to spend a few hundred dollars or less on service and repairs.
My shop sends reminders and alerts to customers based on what we see is in your future for expenses. It is important to plan ahead and that is what we help you do by keeping a detailed service history.
Some things cannot be predicted like electrical problems, check engine lights, etc.
Make sure you are dealing with a shop that let's you know what can be predicted.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Mouse in my Car!
Mice love warm engines in the fall and winter months.
I have found them in the heater system, under the hood and in the air cleaner box.
They love to bring food with them like bird seed or pet food..
Mice can do hundreds of dollars worth of damage to your wiring and plastic fuel lines.
Here are some tips to prevent Mice Damage.
Keep bird seed or pet food in metal containers in your garage.
Place bird feeders away from the area you park you car.
Look for mouse droppings inside your car, they find a way inside through any rubber door seals.
If the Heater Fan sounds loud you might have a mouse nest in it.
Check under the air filter for seeds, I have seen engines stop running due to so many seeds (lbs.) blocking the air intake into your engine.
The damage they do is from sharpening their teeth.
Moth balls or Ivory soap bars placed around a car is said to keep them away.
This pictures shows a nest on top of an engine.
Here is a picture of a mouse nest in a an air filter box.
I have found them in the heater system, under the hood and in the air cleaner box.
They love to bring food with them like bird seed or pet food..
Mice can do hundreds of dollars worth of damage to your wiring and plastic fuel lines.
Here are some tips to prevent Mice Damage.
Keep bird seed or pet food in metal containers in your garage.
Place bird feeders away from the area you park you car.
Look for mouse droppings inside your car, they find a way inside through any rubber door seals.
If the Heater Fan sounds loud you might have a mouse nest in it.
Check under the air filter for seeds, I have seen engines stop running due to so many seeds (lbs.) blocking the air intake into your engine.
The damage they do is from sharpening their teeth.
Moth balls or Ivory soap bars placed around a car is said to keep them away.
This pictures shows a nest on top of an engine.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Car Repair : Questions anyone?
Tired of wondering what to do with your car? Thinking of buying a good used car?
Ask me anything and I will try to help with your car repair questions.
Ask me anything and I will try to help with your car repair questions.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Teen Driving New Law takes effect in Pennsylvania
New drivers and the New Law takes effect Dec. 24th, 2011
Parents of new drivers please enforce this new law AND include No cell Phone or Texting use while driving.
There are Apps available that will disable incoming texts and phone calls while the car is in motion.
Here is a link to this app. It may save a life and get you a car insurance discount. http://www.textecution.com/
Parents of new drivers please enforce this new law AND include No cell Phone or Texting use while driving.
There are Apps available that will disable incoming texts and phone calls while the car is in motion.
Here is a link to this app. It may save a life and get you a car insurance discount. http://www.textecution.com/
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Top Ten Tips for Holiday Travel "Are we there yet?"
Holiday Travel advice and preparation list. Keywords are in bold.
1. Have your car in for a check up to make sure all the fluids are in good condition, tires have tread and air in them and make sure they check your spare tire air and that the jack is all there and ready to go if needed.
2. If taking a long journey make sure you know your route, GPS or paper map it helps if you make a wrong turn to have something.
3. If children are going be sure to bring them something to do, a game, make up a game, it makes the time pass quick and you may not hear "Are we there yet"
4. Cell Phone and charger. Also call ahead and let someone know the time you're leaving and time you plan to arrive.
5. In case you have a breakdown bring a Flashlight, Blankets, Energy bars, Gallon of water, Road flares or flashing LED Device. You just never know when you might need this stuff. Good pair of pliers screwdrivers and some Duct tape just might save the day. a Can of Fix-A-Flat might get you to the next rest area.
6. Get plenty of rest, never drive when you are exhausted.
7. Take a break every 2 or 3 hours and get out, stretch , walk around the car and make sure the tires all look inflated, it really is a good idea. A low tire can be dealt with easier in a rest area than along a dangerous interstate highway. Always pull far off the road as you can if you are along the highway.
8. Clear visibility out the windows, I see it to often that critical views are blocked by large packages. UPS the oversized window blocking gifts, do not block your view from the center rear view mirror. Seriously.
9. Be a defensive driver, too many accidents happen because the driver is distracted. Swerving to avoid things in the road if done safely is okay but quick moves left or right might cause a car to skid, yours or theirs.
Look way down the road ahead of you, it's amazing what you might avoid.
10. I know these all seem like common sense but very few people prepare themselves ahead of time and then end up with a ruined trip. Have a safe drive everyone!
1. Have your car in for a check up to make sure all the fluids are in good condition, tires have tread and air in them and make sure they check your spare tire air and that the jack is all there and ready to go if needed.
2. If taking a long journey make sure you know your route, GPS or paper map it helps if you make a wrong turn to have something.
3. If children are going be sure to bring them something to do, a game, make up a game, it makes the time pass quick and you may not hear "Are we there yet"
4. Cell Phone and charger. Also call ahead and let someone know the time you're leaving and time you plan to arrive.
5. In case you have a breakdown bring a Flashlight, Blankets, Energy bars, Gallon of water, Road flares or flashing LED Device. You just never know when you might need this stuff. Good pair of pliers screwdrivers and some Duct tape just might save the day. a Can of Fix-A-Flat might get you to the next rest area.
6. Get plenty of rest, never drive when you are exhausted.
7. Take a break every 2 or 3 hours and get out, stretch , walk around the car and make sure the tires all look inflated, it really is a good idea. A low tire can be dealt with easier in a rest area than along a dangerous interstate highway. Always pull far off the road as you can if you are along the highway.
8. Clear visibility out the windows, I see it to often that critical views are blocked by large packages. UPS the oversized window blocking gifts, do not block your view from the center rear view mirror. Seriously.
9. Be a defensive driver, too many accidents happen because the driver is distracted. Swerving to avoid things in the road if done safely is okay but quick moves left or right might cause a car to skid, yours or theirs.
Look way down the road ahead of you, it's amazing what you might avoid.
10. I know these all seem like common sense but very few people prepare themselves ahead of time and then end up with a ruined trip. Have a safe drive everyone!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Santa Says
<script type="text/javascript">
var _gaq = _gaq || [];
_gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-27758454-1']);
_gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);
(function() {
var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
})();
</script>
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)