Category Archive for : ‘Car Tips’

As the weather gets nicer, some people think they don’t have to be as vigilant behind the wheel as they do in the winter. The snow has melted and there’s no ice to worry about after all, right? However, this isn’t true. As the weather warms, more pedestrians and motorcycles will be out and about as well. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. We’re taking this opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and to encourage motorists to reduce distractions of all kinds behind the wheel.  

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This week September 22nd marked the first day of fall here in New England. Pumpkin spice lattes are back, leaves are beginning to change and the cooler air is just starting to roll in.  Fall in Massachusetts is always a beautiful time of year with great temperatures for outdoor activities and important projects. If you are looking to fill up your fall weekends we have a couple suggestions below:

Fall Fun!

Stop at an apple orchard. Massachusetts has no shortage of beautiful farms & orchard. Be sure to go early for your

We all know what to do when our cars lets out an annoyed chime and a glowing human in a seat belt appears on our dash. Quickly we reach over our shoulder and buckle in. When the telltale gas pump appears we know to be on the lookout for the closest gas station. For many, however, having other lights illuminate on the dash can be panic inducing. Understanding what your dashboard light indicators mean before they are telling you about a problem can impact both your own and your car’s

Auto insurance can be complex and difficult to understand. With all the information available to policyholders, it can be challenging to decipher the facts from myths. Knowing what’s covered under your auto policy and the factors that determine your premium is crucial. What’s more, not understanding your coverage may lead you to believe you’re covered when that may not be the case.

To help clear up any misinformation surrounding your auto insurance policy and put your mind at ease, provided below are four of the most common auto insurance myths—debunked:

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Garaging location-it is a question asked to anyone who purchases auto insurance, but do you really know what it is? The term itself can be misleading because it in no way refers to whether or not you have a garage or if your vehicle is parked in one. What makes a garaging address different from a regular address?

The answer is actually quite simple. A garaging address is the location where your vehicle is parked when not in use. In most cases this is the place where you live, but there

What is a pothole?

A pothole is a type of failure in an asphalt pavement caused by the presence of water in the underlying soil structure. Water causes erosion forming a depression or hollow in the road surface.
Potholes can damage your vehicle in many ways. Driving over a pothole unexpectedly can cause a wide array of damages such as:

Bending of wheel or rims
Puncturing of tire
Damage to exhaust or alignment systems

Potholes can be costly and depending on your insurance policy, you may or may not have coverage for hitting one.

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With the cold weather creeping in and winter on its way, it is time to store your classic car for the winter. The key to keeping a vehicle in tip top shape is not just how your care for it while you use it, but how you store it when not in use. Below are some tips on how to properly store your classic car for the winter.

PREPPING FOR STORAGE

Wash and wax your vehicle. This will reduce the chance of scratches when putting on and removing your car cover due