Category: tires

Jul 17 2014 July 17, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by safedriver

Surprise inspections should not be a surprise

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Safety is a big issue within our lives. We do what it takes to ensure our kids are safe, our homes are safe and our valuables are safe. Sometimes however, we forget about the routine things that help keep those things safe – our vehicles. We use our vehicles to get to and from work,…

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Jan 05 2014 January 5, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “don’ts”

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Growing up we would constantly hear from our parents all the things we couldn’t do. Don’t eat without washing your hands, don’t chew with your mouth open and don’t talk with your mouth full of food. As we become adults it’s apparent there are some drivers who need a list to remind them of what…

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Jan 02 2014 January 2, 2014 January 25, 2021 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Should rental cars have winter tires?

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I recently had to rent a vehicle while another driving instructor borrowed my training vehicle. He needed the dual brake control in the vehicle and I wasn’t using my training vehicle so we switched vehicles. He got my car and I got his rental vehicle. To some people they like it when they rent a…

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Dec 12 2013 December 12, 2013 November 10, 2020 NoComment by Scott Marshall

All-season tires, winter tires or all-weather tires?

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For many years there has been a debate whether all-season tires are just as good as winter tires. Many years ago we used to call the winter tire the snow tire. Most tire companies fail to offer a snow tire any longer. The winter season not only brings snow and ice, but also cold temperatures….

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Sep 26 2013 September 26, 2013 September 26, 2013 3Comments by Scott Marshall

The benefits of winter tires are…

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It’s getting to that time of the year; winter. I know that autumn has just started, but now’s the time to begin thinking about winter tires. Are you the type of driver who changes tires depending upon the season you’re in? You should and it can actually save you money and aggravation. One of the…

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