Summer is upon us, which means long trips in the car with friends or family. Such trips can be really rough on a vehicle. Since nobody wants to end up stranded in the middle of nowhere, be sure to check all of the following before you hit the road: Engine Oil: Are your levels right? […]
Driving can be a lot like spelling: there’s a very important difference between a “brake” and a “break”, but it only takes a brief lapse of judgement to trade one for the other. Our Seattle collision repair shop knows that a bad set of brakes is one of the easiest ways to get in a […]
Do you find yourself feeling a little drowsy behind the wheel as you drive sometimes? You might not think that this is too big of a deal, but it is a good way to get into an accident. According to a study coming from a research team at Virginia Tech, fully twenty percent of all […]
Though driving is not generally considered a physically-demanding activity, it does still require a certain amount of movement. Some people, particularly as they reach advanced age, can benefit from doing some warm-ups before they begin to drive, in much the same way they might warm up before participating in an athletic activity. In this way, […]
Aggressive driving and road rage represents a significant risk for the driver, his or her passengers, and the other people on the road. Be on the lookout for the following symptoms of aggressive driving that may indicate that you or your driver is heading for trouble: Mentally condemning other drivers, or having violent thoughts directed […]
Road rage is a serious problem. When you let your anger get out of control out on the road, you risk losing control of your vehicle and getting into a serious accident. If you are subject to such rage, consider the following tips to reign in your emotions and stay safe while driving: Practice relaxing […]
There are many reasons that people get into collisions out on the road. What follows is a list of the biggest dangers that drivers face: Distracted Driving: This can come in many forms. Big culprits include driving while texting or talking on the phone, or rubbernecking at the site of a collision. Fatigue: Your awareness […]
It’s never pleasant to be pulled over while driving. Unfortunately, with all the rules that we need to obey while out on the road, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of them all. What follows is a list of the five most common violations that police agencies report; try being mindful of these, […]
Your bumper can take quite a beating. This is the part of your car most prone to damage in a collision. In some of the worse cases, you may have your bumper completely fall off after an accident. Some people will lose their bumpers and continue to drive around without it for an indefinite period, […]
Chances are good that any driver is going to need to have a vehicle towed now and then. You’ll generally have a professional take care of the towing for you, but it’s an easy enough matter to tow yourself should the need arrive. In such an event, keep the following tips in mind to avoid […]
