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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 December 20, 2013
This month, our team of ASE-Certified technicians is taking a break from preventive maintenance and auto repair tips to bring you some ice scraper life hacks. Life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill or novelty method to increase productivity. As a Fountain driver, an ice scraper is your best…
Categories: Auto Repair, Travel 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 July 29, 2013
Summer is road trip season. Whether you’re going 200 or 2000 miles from home, it’s important that your vehicle is able to get you there. That’s why you should visit our auto repair shop to avoid any untimely breakdowns and ensure you and your family stays safely on the road…
Categories: Auto Repair, Travel 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
