Your car is an investment, not only in the car itself, but in your ability to go where you want, when you want. So, it’s extremely important to have a service partner for your vehicle that you can trust to keep your vehicle safe and operating properly.
Using some of the guidelines of ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) and the Better Business Bureau, let’s look at what a good service partner should look like.
It seems that nature conspires against us in the Winter; we have parties to attend, gift exchanges, shopping, charitable events and a whole variety of places to go. With so many activities, we are always pressed for time during the holiday season…and then there’s the weather!
School carpool season is upon us and Calvert Automotive would like to remind drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe and road ready with a five-point checklist:
Newer model vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to warn drivers that at least one of their tires is underinflated. The dashboard light looks like an exclamation point inside of a horseshoe and, if illuminated, should be addressed immediately.
When the TPMS light goes on, it should not be ignored. Driving on underinflated tires can lead to an accident or cause damage to your vehicle. Check your tire pressure monthly including your spare as part of a proactive maintenance plan.
A pre-trip vehicle check can determine how road-ready your vehicle is so you can take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out for vacation.
Before you hit the road, Calvert Automotive recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned expense of breaking down miles away from home.
At Calvert Automotive we truly care about your safety on the road. Use this list to ensure you are always prepared wherever the road may take you.
It’s important to remember that routine auto care means big savings by improving fuel economy, extending vehicle life and reducing the chance of costly car trouble.
We suggest a quick vehicle check to help avoid the unplanned expense of a breakdown when traveling by car.
Slow down. If more drivers followed this tip in the rain, accidents would dramatically decrease. Wet weather doesn’t receive the same attention as winter weather driving, but it should. Wet roads present similar dangers-less grip and longer stopping distance, for example.
Here are some tips for driving safely on wet roads:
- Make sure your tires offer the proper amount of tread.
- Drive with two hands. Always.
- Slow down before turning, and maintain a consistent speed throughout the turn.
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