Safe Holiday Driving Tips

Our cars often turn into a mobile home during the holiday season.  They are filled with car games, snacks, blankets and pillows.  We do everything from eat to apply makeup on our way to our family members' houses and on the ride home those seats turn into beds.  Traveling during the holidays is not always easy, especially during the winter months.  Snow and rain provide unsafe weather conditions combined with freezing temperatures. Keep these safety tips in mind when you venture off on another holiday road trip this year!

• Go for a tune up. Before you venture off on a road trip make sure your car is working properly.  Have your tires, battery, belts and fluids checked by your mechanic.
• Get a good night's sleep.  Driving while tired is unsafe in any kind of weather.
• Double-check your car seats. If you are traveling with children make sure the car seat is installed properly. 
• Keep the weight down. Store the heavy presents low to the ground so they are not thrown in the case of an immediate stop.  The same goes for suitcases or heavy bags. 

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Prepare your Vehicle for the Winter

October is Fall Car Care Month!  As the month comes to an end it is really time to make sure that your car is ready for the colder weather.  Taking a few simple steps now can save you the headache and the cost of an emergency breakdown later.  You can bring your car down to Wantagh Mitsubishi and we will take care of everything for you.  If you decide to take care of it yourself the Car Care Council recommends five proactive steps to make sure your car is ready for winter driving. 

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1. Battery - You should keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free.  The cold weather is harsh on batteries, so it's wise to check the battery and charging system.  A battery should be replaced every three years.
2. Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades - Check that the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system are working properly as it is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting.  Wiper blades that are torn, cracked or don't properly clean your windshield should be replaced. 
3. Tires - Check the tires, including the pressure and tread depth, which are essential for traction when it snows.  Uneven wear on your tires indicates a need for wheel alignment.  If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed for gripping slick roads.
4. Brakes - Have your brake system checked, including brake linings, rotors and drums.  Brakes are critical to vehicle safety and are even more important when driving on slippery roads.

Taking preemptive action to get your vehicle ready for the winter is very important, for more information and full checklist please visit http://goo.gl/4zgsqH.

Fall Car Care

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October is Fall Car Care Month!  This is a great reminder to make sure your vehicle is ready for the harsh winter weather ahead.  Taking a few simple steps now to prepare can save you many headaches in the future.  The Car Care Council recommends five important steps to prepare your car for winter driving:

1. Battery- Be sure to keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free.  Cold weather is tough on batteries, so it is important to check the battery and charging system.  Batteries typically do not give warning signs before they fail, so batteries should be replaced every 3 years.
2. Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades - Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) must work properly to ensure interior comfort as well as for safety reasons, like defrosting windows. Generally wiper blades should be replaced every six months.
3. Tires - Check the tires, including the tire pressure and tread depth.  During the winter month tire traction may be the most important safety precaution.  If snow and ice are a problem in  your are, consider purchasing special tires designed to grip slick roads. 
4. Brakes - Have your break system checked by a professional.  That includes brake linings, rotors and drums.  Brakes are critical in car safety when driving on ice or snow covered roads. 

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