How To Choose The Right Repair Shop

Once you choose a repair shop, start off with a minor job; if you are pleased, trust them with more complicated repairs later.

    At the Shop

• Look for a neat, well organized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value to your own and modern equipment in the service bays.
• Professionally run establishments will have a courteous, helpful staff. The service writer should be willing to answer all of your questions.
• Feel free to ask for the names of a few customers. Call them.
• All policies (labor rates, guarantees, methods of payment, etc.) should be posted and/or explained to your satisfaction.
• Ask if the shop customarily handles your vehicle make and model. Some facilities specialize.
• Ask if the shop usually does your type of repair, especially if you need major work.
• Look for signs of professionalism in the customer service area: civic and community service awards, membership in the Better Business Bureau, AAA-Approved Auto Repair status, customer service awards.
• Look for evidence of qualified technicians, such as trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work, and ASE certifications - a national standard of technician competence.
  

  Always remember: The backbone of any shop is the competence of its technicians.

   

   

   

   

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Tips On How To Lower Your Auto Insurance Premium

If you're a high risk driver, the tips below are three viable ways to lower your auto insurance premium. Before resigning to shelling out your hard earned cash, try them. You might be surprised at the end result of your efforts.  

Drive an older car. 
Temporarily set aside your fantasy of steering a sports car or fancy truck around the neighborhood for everyone to see. Instead, opt to drive a car at least 10 years old. This way - you only have to purchase liability coverage and can forgo other expensive options such as collision and comprehensive. All you need to be legal and adequately insure this type of vehicle is an inexpensive, bare-bones policy. 

Change your vehicle's usage. 
 The more you expose yourself to high risk situations like rush hour traffic the more you pay. Switch your vehicle usage to pleasure only. Take a bus to work or pay a co-worker to pick you up. You will be surprised at how much you lower your auto insurance premium with this act alone. 

Challenge your driving history. 
Were you really at-fault for your last auto accident? Don't be afraid to revisit the facts. Police officers, claims adjusters and witnesses make mistakes. So, if what happened was murky in the first place, you want to reopen your claim. Your main task is to be sure your within the grace period to challenge an auto accident. 







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Tips on How To Reduce Your Chances of Having a Car Accident

Always look behind you.

Whether you're at a corner store parking lot or in your own private driveway, knowing what's behind you is vital. Most people - even highly intelligent males and females - tend to get comfortable in familiar places or merely glance in their rear view mirror when going in reverse. Big mistake! Not making sure the area is clear behind increases your risk of backing into another vehicle or worse a pedestrian.

Drive at a safe distance.

The space between you and another driver prevents fender-benders and a trip to the local emergency room. So, fight your temptation to 'crowd' behind another vehicle. Driving this closely won't speed up traffic or inspire a slow driver to go any faster. Instead, you lessen your ability to react appropriately if the driver ahead of you stops suddenly. And, unfortunately, no excuse you give to a police officer will prevent him from listing YOU as at-fault on the accident report. 

Keep your eyes on the road.

Sounds like common sense. Right? Unfortunately, many drivers get distracted by their pets, children, cell phone or the Big Mac they just bought from McDonald's. As a result, they take their eyes off the road for a moment and when they look again, it's too late to avoid hitting whatever is in front of them. Distracted driving is an epidemic in America where multitasking is promoted within the culture.

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How To Take The Perfect Driver License Photo

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Once you are old enough to get your driver’s license photo taken, the preparation is essential. Take a look at these tips to take the best photo ever!

• Do not wear white, it tends to make people look sickly under the lighting at the DMV.
  
• Avoid wearing t- shirts with slogans, plain shirts with soft colors such as blue, green and pink tend to be the best.
  
• If you are getting your photo taken during allergy season or if you have a cold, use eye drops and make sure your eyes wide open.
  
• Keep your hair neat and normal, today is not the day to try out a fancy hair do or new hair color.
  
• Ladies, know how to wear your makeup. Too much eye shadow tends to make your eyes disappear and too little makes you look like a zombie. Practice makes perfect!
  
• Like we said before, practice makes perfect! It may seem silly to practice smiling in the mirror but it can only benefit you in the end.
  
• Be on time for your appointment and stay patient. DMV’s are notoriously slow but the wait will be worth a great picture!
  

Cool Car Accessories

Windows Tint

Your vehicle gets a cool custom look, but window tint also blocks UV to prevent sunburn or worse, cuts glare for safer driving, and even reduces heat to keep you from sticking to your seat. If that’s not a cool summer accessory, then we don’t know what is.

Car Alarms and Vehicle Security

No matter where you leave your vehicle, you can make sure it’s safe with car alarm systems.

Bluetooth Accessories

Driving without a hands-free device can result in a hefty fine in many states. With Bluetooth accessories, you can drive safer, talk easier, and enjoy the open road.

GPS Upgrades

Summer is the perfect time for a road trip, but it’s not so much fun getting lost. With seamless in-dash GPS installation, you can forget suction cups and charger cords and just enjoy the ride.

Car Remotes and Remote Starters

We’ve all dreaded getting into a vehicle after it has been baking in a parking lot for a number of hours. With remote car starters, you can push a button and get the AC going before you have to sit in a sizzling driver’s seat.