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Posted February 10, 2015
Kitty litter often makes an appearance in lists for auto emergency kits or winter safety tips – but why is this strange “tool” so popular? What is it for? Does it really work? Here, we address three “myths” about cat litter to help you stay safe on slick winter roads…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips, Travel Tips
Posted November 19, 2014
Winter is here in Fountain, Colorado. Unseasonably cold weather has hit even places like the Deep South. With the polar vortex as a regular occurrence in our winters, below zero temperatures, and snow in places that don’t normally see snow, you need to be prepared for winter hazards. When snow…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips
Posted October 23, 2014
Is your car ready for the changing weather? As summer comes to an end, we know that means cooling temperatures, rain, and falling leaves in Fountain and across Colorado. It also means winter will be here before we know it! As National Fall Car Care Month, this month is the…
Categories: Auto Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Tips
Posted November 26, 2013
According to a 2012 AAA report, the number of Thanksgiving travelers has been steadily increasing since 2008. In fact, there were 43.6 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving weekend, and 90% of those travelers (39.2 million) were making the trek by car. You can count on…
Categories: Auto Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Tips, Travel Tips
Posted December 14, 2012
We know they’re coming. Those strings of days where it’s so cold it feels like your lungs are going to freeze over when you step outside to start the car. There’s nothing we can do about the weather when these days come—however, there are ways to improve your vehicle to…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips
Posted October 16, 2012
Texting and driving is no laughing matter—except in this light-hearted video that tricks kids into thinking you MUST be able to text and drive to get your license. See how difficult it is for teens to navigate while trying to send a message to their friends. As an Auto Repair…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips, Travel Tips
Posted July 27, 2012
Breakdowns happen. You could be on your way to the store, to work, or on your way to an important meeting when steam begins to seep from your engine, forcing you to pull off to the side of the road. Sounds like trouble, right? Not necessarily. If you handle the…
Categories: Auto Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Tips, Travel Tips
Posted January 20, 2012
Keeping up with routine maintenance is crucial to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, but it won’t mean a thing if you can’t see clearly out of your windshield! Here are a a few tips from your local Security-Widefield Auto Repair to ensure you’re seeing clearly this season: Wiper Blades: To…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips
Posted January 20, 2012
When it comes to your safety, nothing is more important in your vehicle than your braking system. For this reason, it’s very important to have your entire braking system thoroughly inspected every year by an ASE-Certified technician at your local Colorado Springs Automotive shop. Your brake inspection should include: Brake…
Categories: Auto Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Tips
Posted December 21, 2011
These car tips, along with a relationship with the right repair shop will protect you from being ripped-off on auto repairs. 1) They sell you something you don’t need. This is the worst rip-off. This occurs regularly in shady repair shops. How to Protect Yourself: Before you agree to the…
Categories: Auto Repair, Safety Tips
