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Every year there are plenty of drivers in Alabama that get into serious accidents because they encounter an object in the road, and don’t respond to the obstacle in a safe way. In fact, suddenly stopping as soon as you see the obstacle quite often leads to accidents. Now, let’s go over the common blockages…

A common nightmare that everyone has is being locked out of their car. And, you would not think it is possible to happen, but the fact of the matter is, it does.  This situation happens a lot more than you would think, and the good news is, there are methods that you can utilize if…

Going on the road this holiday season? Unless it’s just you and your spouse, holiday road trips can be a struggle. Here are a couple tips to make those road trips easier. 1. Prepare for the worst. The best way to minimize stress is to anticipate what could go wrong and prepare for it. To…

If you’ve ever driven your car past empty, you know that running out of gas is inconvenient and frustrating. Obviously, prevention is ideal (i.e. stopping for gas before you run out). Here are 3 steps you should take if you ever find yourself stuck without fuel. 1. Safety first Try not to panic so that…

Jump-Starting Vehicle Jump-starting a vehicle is something every driver has to do at some point. It can be dangerous if you don’t do it properly though. So before you jump your car, make sure you memorize these helpful safety tips. 1. Check for corrosion and solid connections. Corroded battery terminals can make a jump dangerous,…

It’s important to be prepared for a flat tire or a dead battery so that when it happens, you aren’t scrambling for the supplies you need. Ever wonder what must-haves you should keep in your trunk at all times in case of an emergency? DMV.org recommends your roadside emergency kit include: First Aid kit Band-Aids Hand…

The best time to compare towing companies is not when you’re stuck on the side of the road with a broken down vehicle. And just because a towing company is local does not automatically make them reliable. When you’re comparing local towing options, start searching before you are in need of one and keep these…

Roadside assistance is like having 911 on speed dial for your car. Despite our best efforts to maintain our vehicles, there’s always the chance that something could go wrong. Instead of being stranded somewhere waiting on a family member or friend to arrive, you can call your roadside assistance provider and they’ll either send someone…

Road Trip Doing any traveling this summer? Here’s a few road trip tips to keep in mind! 1. Download music/podcasts ahead of time Unless you pay for unlimited data, chances are you need to ration how many gigs you use on the road. Save your data for your GPS and download music, podcasts, and other…

When you’re driving in foggy weather, it’s very important for you to take extra precautions to remain safe. Here are three things you should do when driving in fog. 1. Focus “When one of your senses is removed or reduced then you must rely on your others to get by. In the case of thick…