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DIY Vehicle Emergency Kit
Putting Together a Vehicle Emergency Kit for Winter Just as you would keep a first aid kit in the house or at your workplace, you should keep a vehicle emergency kit. It can be a lifesaver in case of extreme conditions. Preparing a vehicle emergency kit is necessary...
Winter Driving: Precautions and Preparations
How to Prepare for Winter Driving Winter driving brings on a whole new set of driving safety challenges. We’re going to review a couple of extra precautions that you can take with you driving this winter season. We’ll also include some tips on how to prep your vehicle...
Holiday Travel Safety Tips
It’s that time of year when families and loved ones gather together to celebrate the holidays. Holidays mean travel and more traffic than most times of the year. To ensure your trip is safe and worry-free, here are some Holiday Travel Safety Tips to consider. Before...
Motorcycle Braking Safety
Motorcycles can be quite the thrill, but without having the experience it may not be the safest means of transportation. We have put together some motorcycle braking safety tips to prepare you for a safer ride. With two wheels and high speed, you’re already at a...
Driving Safely During Deer Season
Driving Safely During Deer Season Deer season is upon us. That means those little critters are much more active. You may spot a pair of glowing eyes in the dusk, but it doesn’t mean much until they're 2 feet from the front of your bumper. It’s the most natural...
Do You Know Your Vehicle History?
Looking Into Your Vehicle History When purchasing a used vehicle, it's best to understand your vehicle history. It’s easy to get excited about something shiny and new. While a new car can be pretty, sound fast and have an awesome detail job, it’s what you can’t see...
So You’re the Victim of a Hit-and-Run
Hit-and-Run Claims and What to Do So, you just became the victim of a hit-and-run. Now what? Well, fight your instincts to chase down the other driver. It's not worth it, and trust us no good can come of that! First, pull over and make sure that all of your passengers...
What to Do if an Uninsured Driver Hits You
In the Event that You're Hit by an Uninsured Driver In the event of a car accident, always make sure that everyone involved is okay first. If possible, pull over to the side of the road or a safe place. Once everyone is safe, call 911 to alert the police of your...
Senior Driving Safety
Assessing Senior Driving Safety Driving safety isn’t a new topic for Car Struction. While we’re available as a reliable source for collision repair, we still encourage drivers of all ages to drive safely. But, senior driving safety is a topic that is often overlooked....
Why You Should Use a Tow Service Instead of Driving
Sometimes Paying a Tow Service Charge Saves you Money When you get into an accident, you know that the repairs are going to be expensive. And you may have an emergency fund, but you don’t necessarily want to use it on a tow service. Depending on the damage, you may...
Understanding Collision Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates Do Vary Did you get into a car accident and receive repair estimates from multiple collision shops? I bet they were all different. There’s a reasonable explanation for this. And it doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is trying to rip you off more...
Calling Out 6 Common Car Insurance Myths
Car Insurance Myths That We Have All Heard Before Owning a vehicle means shopping for car insurance. And with that comes a number of urban myths. Who knows how they got started or why they’re still being perpetuated. But these 6 myths are now common knowledge. Before...