New research is being conducted by Vehicle Research centers in regards to the headlight ratings of newer cars. Information is being released concluding that these headlights in many new cars simply do not shine far enough. In a recent article on US.News.com written by Joan Lowy, some disturbing information was revealed. In the article Lowy […]
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With the accelerating pace of technological and population growth in our area, the issue of automotive theft and car break-ins rise as well. With the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area ranking the top ten list of motor vehicle theft rate no one can be too safe. There are some simple measures to help keep your vehicle secure […]
End of Summer Checklist
With the sunny days dwindling down, and as summer draws closer and closer to an end its time to ask, “What do I need to do to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter?” After those summer vacations, long road trips and all the other adventures in-between, our cars can truly take quite a beating! […]
Top 10 Things to Keep In Your Car In Case of an Emergency
Have you ever stopped to think about what you should keep in your car in case of an emergency? Often times we don’t realize what we need until something happens. Instead of getting caught in a situation where you need something you don’t have, take a moment to read our Top 10 list below and […]
Summer Road Trip Prep
Heading out of town on a road trip this summer? Make sure your car is prepped to make the drive, whether you’re heading a few hours south to Oregon or across the country. Taking precautionary steps to make sure your vehicle is in tip top condition should be as important as packing your clothes. Read […]
How to Maintain Your Tires
Tires are an expensive part to replace on your car so protecting them and extending their life could be one of the most cost saving things you can do. But besides the infamous Penny Test (and that’s even changing to the Quarter Test now) there are many other ways you can keep your tires in tip-top […]
Safety Features To Look For When Purchasing a Car
There are several factors a car buyer must take into consideration before signing on the line for their brand spankin’ new ride. Some buyers consider price to be most important, others consider functionality of the car for their lifestyle, while others put safety at the top of their list. While all factors play an important […]
DIY Car Repair Hack Jobs
Happy Friday Juanita Collision friends and followers! For some light Friday fun, check out these pictures below of some horrible DIY repair jobs. Please don’t try to do this to your car, that’s what we’re here for! Although they’ll cause future damage to their cars, they’re providing us with some giggles 🙂 Enjoy!
Government Uses Female Crash Test Dummies
For the first time ever, the government is using female dummies in crash tests and the results are quite surprising. These dummies are significantly smaller than male dummies used previously in crash safety tests at almost a foot shorter (4”11′ vs. 5”9′). The results show that women run a greater risk in being hurt in […]