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August 11, 2016

6 Ways to be Late on Your First Day of School

What’s your mode of transportation to school this year? Maybe you plan to walk, ride your bike or carpool with your neighbor. No matter how you plan to get to school […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / back to school, bike, carpool, ride, safety, school zone, walk Leave a Comment

July 21, 2016

Recalls and Responsibility, R You Safe?

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2014 was a record year for car recalls, with 64 million vehicles involved, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It appears that 2016 may be another record […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / car, car care, nhtsa, recall, safety, vehilces, VIN 2 Comments

August 12, 2015

Roadside Survival, Part Cuatro – Out of Gas

You must be thinking… Who really runs out of gas? Seriously? Well, it happens more than you think.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Featured Article, News / car dies, out of gas, roadside emergency, safety

August 6, 2015

Roadside Survival, Part Tres – Tire Issues

One of the top reasons for pulling over, roadside, is a blown out or flat tire. Let’s be honest, being in that situation stinks, but not being prepared to quickly remedy the situations just makes it all the more worst.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Featured Article, News / flat tire, roadside emergency, safety

July 29, 2015

Roadside Survival, Part Dos – Safe Spots for Your Car

What do you do if you get a flat tire or your engine dies out while on the road? The first thing you have to do is find a safe spot to pull over. Here are some tips!

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Featured Article, News / car dies, flat tire, roadside emergency, safety

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