As far as snow goes, it’s been a pretty mild winter here in the Midwest … but it’s still always a good idea to be prepared. (For the record: winter weather can strike fairly quickly, so it’s best to take preventive measures.) A few bags of salt or kitty litter can come in handy. Here’s…
We’re definitely in the midst of a cold snap, which means it’s important that we all take special precautions when we get behind the wheel of a vehicle. 1. Fill ‘er up When cold weather strikes, it’s best to keep your gas tank at least half full. This decreases the likelihood that your gas lines…
Hello, 2016! As you ring in the new year, we encourage everyone to be safe! Your best bet, of course, is to make sure you have a designated driver in your group. If you don’t, however, you do have another option. Fort Wayne’s Holiday Cab service offers free rides within a 10-mile radius of downtown. (If…
No one ever PLANS to have car trouble. Unfortunately, emergencies do happen … and they usually happen at the most inopportune times. (Why is that?) Plan ahead by creating a Roadside Emergency Kit. Just having the kit tucked inside your car is sure to give you added peace of mind. Jumper cables – A dead…
Planning a Christmas vacation with the whole family? Even with the anticipation of an exciting vacation ahead of you, long car rides can make ANYONE feel like Scrooge. Fortunately, you are in luck! We’ve put together a few handy tips to make sure your holiday road trip goes as smoothly as possible: Give your car…
Eyes on the road? Check. Hands on the wheel? Check. Think you’re safe? Maybe not. If you’re mulling over a problem that arose at work, a discipline issue that needs to be addressed with your teenager, or a relative who is facing a complicated medical situation, you could be putting yourself — and other drivers — at…
If you’re planning to travel over the long holiday weekend, you’re in good company. According to AAA, we will see 300,000 more travelers than last year, making this the largest Thanksgiving travel season since 2007. In total, 46.9 million Americans are expected to travel 50-plus miles between Nov. 25 and Nov. 29. So what do…
Car-deer crashes are fairly common in Indiana, especially in the fall. In fact, nearly half of all deer-related traffic accidents happen between October and December when deer mating and hunting seasons are in full swing. In some cases, drivers simply don’t have time to avoid a deer that has darted in front of them….
Winter driving can be treacherous, so you’ll certainly want to make sure your car is ready for the seasonal onslaught of snow and ice. Here are some helpful tips to make sure you’re prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store: Replace your windshield wipers. Typically, wiper blades need to be replaced about once a…
As we head into Halloween weekend, there are sure to be plenty of witches, zombies and ghosts on the prowl, which means we ALL need to be extra careful when we get behind the wheel of a car. In Fort Wayne, expect to see an influx of kids Saturday between the hours of 6 and…
