How to Handle These 5 Driving Emergencies Most drivers don’t plan on encountering a driving emergency, like unsafe road conditions, vehicle issues, or even an accident. However, even experienced drivers should be prepared for different scenarios to ensure they can safely navigate them. Here’s how to handle these 5 driving emergencies Michiganders may come across. Tips to Handle These 5 Driving Emergencies Navigating Icy Roads [...]
4 Tips to Ease You Into Driving After An Accident Fighting the anxiety of driving after an accident can be difficult. It’s normal to be hesitant when driving afterward. However, building your confidence and getting back in the saddle is crucial. If you do find yourself shaken, here are 4 tips to ease you into driving after an accident. Drive With Someone Else the First [...]
How to Avoid Hydroplaning This Spring and What to Do if it Happens Once Spring has arrived, many drivers think that the worst road conditions are behind them. It’s true that the snow and ice are tapering off and the sun is out more, but that doesn’t mean that drivers can abandon caution. That wet weather that April brings can pose a different risk for [...]
4 Tips to Alleviate the Pain at the Pump In recent weeks consumers have noticed a spike in gas prices. According to AAA, gas prices have hit a record high in the US and increased by 20% from where they were last month. If you’ve been feeling the pain at the pump, you may be looking for the best way to save money on gas. [...]
Macomb County Body Shop Explains How to Handle 3 Common Driving Emergencies No matter how careful you are on the road, you still may find yourself in a driving emergency at some point. You could be driving along peacefully and a tire blows out unexpectedly. Or an object gets stuck under the gas pedal, forcing you to accelerate out of control. Regardless of the emergency, [...]
Macomb County Collision Shop Gives Tips to Prep Your Vehicle for Road Trips Summer is a popular season for Michiganders to take road trips and soak up the sun before winter confines us to the indoors again. Before you and your family hit the road, make sure to perform these routine inspections regardless of your vehicle's age, make or model. It's better to take the [...]
How to Safely Share the Road with Motorcyclists It's that time of year for spring fever. You have probably already seen an increase of runners, cyclists and motorcyclists while out driving around. In this article we will cover some safety tips specifically for sharing the roadway with motorcycles. Unlike drivers of cars, trucks and SUVs, motorcyclists are completely exposed causing almost any accident to be [...]
4 Tips for Spring Driving in Michigan Spring is finally upon us in Michigan. For most of us, this is good news for several reasons. One of those reasons is the road conditions will be improving and work commutes will be less stressful. However there still are some things to be mindful of while driving, even if the ice and snow have melted. Did you [...]
How to Protect Your Vehicle from Road Salt Damage Road salt can save lives by removing snow and making our driving conditions safer, but the chemicals in the road salt can take a toll on your vehicle, especially if you are driving an older car. Why Does Road Salt Cause Your Vehicle to Rust Faster? Rust is the result of a chemical reaction, combining iron [...]
Collision Shop in Macomb County Lists New Year's Driving Resolutions for 2019 A new year often urges us to set various goals. Maybe your resolutions include getting in shape or staying organized. But why not make some resolutions for when you're behind the wheel? Here are 5 great driving resolutions we can all adopt in 2019. Stop Distracted Driving Stay off your cell phone. We [...]
