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Image by Paige Cody from Unsplash    Trunk or Treat: What Is It? Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year. People love getting dressed up and celebrating all things spooky, from haunted houses to costume parties. But what if you want something a little different? If you're looking for a new take on Halloween traditions, a trunk or treat might be just what you're looking for! Trunk treats are becoming increasingly popular, with many enjoying this trick-or-treating alternative. In this post, we'll explain what trunk or treat is and why you should try it this Halloween season!   Trunk or treat is a new Halloween tradition growing in popularity each year. Trunk or treat is growing in popularity each year. In fact, it's a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating because you don't have to go door-to-door looking for candy. Ins ... read more

Image by Tim Mossholder from Unsplash  Car Maintenance and Servicing: What Should Be On Your Checklist It’s easy to overlook the maintenance on your vehicle, but taking the time now will help prevent more significant problems down the line. You may have heard that you should replace your tires every 5,000 miles, but how often should you check your brakes? Is it okay if there’s a small tear in my wiper blades? If you aren’t sure about these things, here are eight essential items to check regularly. Replace windshield wipers You should replace your windshield wipers every 6 months to 1 year. This will ensure they are in good condition and in the correct position for your car. When you change your wiper blades, check the following: The length of the wipers - they should be long enough to fully clear the screen when they move across it. If they're too sho ... read more

Making The Most Of Your Summer Travels Image by Pexels from Pixabay  The summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean your vacation travels have to end! You may be interested in heading out on a few last-minute trips before the kids return to school or the weather changes. Fortunately, if you've dedicated proper maintenance to your vehicle, these trips should be breezy. If not, check out this list of tips for making the most of your summer travels. Checking your tire pressure and oil. When you're going on a trip, you might be tempted to just jump in your car and go. But before doing so, you should ensure that your vehicle is ready for the road. Make sure your oil is changed. This is important not only for safety reasons but also for the life of your vehicle. If the oil is low, it can cause damage to the internal parts of your engine and make it run po ... read more

Image by DariuszSankowski from Pixabay    Deny it as we might, phones do tend to make our lives much more manageable. It’s been a long while since most of us had to rely on a paper map, go into a gas station to ask for directions to a place, or argue about what exit you think you’re supposed to take (our phones usually make that choice for us!). Beyond your classic mapping app, dozens of other apps make traveling a breeze. We’ll talk about five of the apps you should never travel without. Five Apps To Download Before Your Road Trip The most necessary apps to use before traveling are the ones you probably already have, like phone calls, texting, maps, and even your music app. However, a little extra never hurt! Before you decide which apps to use, make sure to ensure they’re compatible with your ... read more

Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay    Your tires are important for many reasons. They help keep proper traction on the road, help absorb shock, and assist your vehicle to move in the direction of your steering wheel. Over all, as important as they are, they do have several aspects you need to inspect and keep up to standards. These include your tire tread, your brakes, and your tire pressure.    Your tire’s pressure is important for many reasons. It helps prevent uneven or rapid wear to your tires, helps with the comfort as your ride will be less bumpy, and even improves your fuel efficiency! As you can see, your tire pressure is important which is why we recommend you keep your tir ... read more