As with most things, it’s easy to forget to form a backup plan for getting your car out of snow until it actually happens. During the winter months, it is important to be prepared with an emergency kit. Pack a bag with a screwdriver and hand trowel - these items are small and easy to [...]
The difference between ice and snow is dramatic. It's not so much your ability as it is the condition of the ice, so the best advice is to not even try it. Video Transcription The difference between ice and snow is dramatic and one of the best pieces of advice that I could ever give [...]
CARCHEX works hard to find the best combination of level of coverage, the right time and term, and the best cost for its consumers. Video Transcription Well number 1 my goal is that I want to find the right fit- the best combination of level of coverage, the right time and term, and obviously at [...]
Getting stuck in the snow can be frustrating, so if you need to clear the driveway or road quickly, next time try using kitty litter, salt, or sand. Video Transcription Alright kitty litter, sand, and salt; using them to gain traction. Well yeah they do work and they work quite well in some circumstances, but [...]
Not everyone can afford to buy a new car. If you’re living on a budget and in need of a set of wheels to get around in safely this winter, there are plenty of options in the used car market that might do the trick. Of course, if you live in an area that experiences snowy or [...]
Snow tires give a significant advantage on snow and ice, but they're not for everyone. Here is some quick advice to find out if snow tires are the right fit for you. Video Transcription Alright, snow tires give a significant advantage on snow and ice, but they're not for everyone. Number one is the cost, [...]
Now that winter is officially in full swing, it is important to remember some winter driving safety tips. This article from Ford offers a list of driving safety Do’s and Don’ts so you stay safe on the roads this season. - DO allow a few minutes to brush and scrape your vehicle. Clearing windows is [...]
Few things are worse than a dead car battery on a frigid winter morning. Your hands are frozen, you're late to work, and you just had to spend $200 to get your car towed. All that hassle and headache can be avoided with proper car battery maintenance now, before it's too late. Video Transcription Car [...]
I'm considering purchasing an extended warranty, what are the different levels of coverage available to me and what is covered under each one? s Video Transcription: There's actually two types of extended warranties; one is called an exclusion, it's commonly referred to as bumper to bumper because when you view the contract it will only [...]
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to take better care of your vehicle? Here are a few tips to ensure that at least your car will stay fit in 2013. Video Transcription All right, New Year’s Resolutions for your car. One thing is for sure: you ought to make the resolutions, number one, and [...]
