Driving in the rain can be difficult and dangerous. And when the rain arrives in March and April our vehicles might not be ready to handle a sudden deluge. For instance, it’s common in the winter months to accidentally cause damage to our vehicle’s wiper...
It’s an unfortunate event: due to a snowstorm or the movement of snow from a plow post-storm, your vehicle is buried in snow on the side of the road. And it usually happens that you discover the buried vehicle the moment before you have to...
It can be a scary experience to find yourself with a broken-down vehicle, stranded on the side of the road. It can happen for any number of reasons, including engine/transmission, gas trouble, flat tire, etc. And many of us are not prepared to handle the...
If you have a vehicle or two parked in your lot or taking up space in your garage, a vehicle that no longer runs and that you’re sure has reached the end of its useful life, then you can have the vehicle towed somewhere where...
Roadside Assistance is an asset which, when used for the first time, proves invaluable. When you decide to either include roadside assistance in your insurance policy, or if you choose to buy a subscription separately, it’s an important add on that’s more than a convenience....
When you have a vehicle trouble and find yourself stranded waiting for help to arrive, it’s important that you remember a few things to keep yourself safe. First, hopefully you’ve packed an emergency kit and have the supplies you need. Hopefully you’ve contacted your trusted...
Do you have a plan if your vehicle breaks down somewhere in the middle of the night? Do you know how to change a flat? Or, do you have a plan and a kit in place in the event that your vehicle is inoperable and...
It’s the season for travel. And nothing is quite like a well-planned road trip; it doesn’t matter whether you travel an hour away to the mountains or across the country, road trip perfection is rooted in preparation and planning. Hopefully you find yourself outside this...
It’s not uncommon to travel any block in the city in the morning in the dead of winter and find vehicles, one after the other, sitting in a driveway or alongside a curb, running idle. It’s true that a vehicle’s performance does benefit from some...
Oil is a common sight in parking stalls, garages, and driveways. It’s likely that most of us have owned a vehicle that has leaked oil. Leaking oil is a symptom of many problems, and knowing which problem it is a likely symptom of is diagnosis...