Posted on 8/1/2022
Photo by Lisanto 李奕良 on Unsplash A new school year is upon us! We can almost hear the sound of children's laughter as they run around on the playground. Unfortunately, kids also run into the street-- retrieving lost sports balls, chasing each other, or just making reckless decisions as they head home. It’s a good time to remember the importance of awareness on the road, and the responsibility of good maintenance. For new drivers who may be unaware, August and September aren't even the worst months for pedestrian accidents (that's November, December, and January, when kids are super distracted by the holiday season). This is the month where we find ourselves hitting the brakes the most, as both driver ... read more
Posted on 7/1/2022
Photo by Tom Morbey on Unsplash The Florida rainy season is upon us. Our heaviest rains and most violent storms occur in the months of July, August, and September, when the summer sun is at its most violent and the cooling change of the season begins to create storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted 2022 to be a particularly violent rainy season, with 14-221 named storms predicted. That’s a lot of water under our chassis. Coral Springs drivers have natural worries about how to navigate violent weather ahead. Here are our thoughts for new arrivals to the Cape Coral area about how to navigate rain season: Rust comes for Florida cars, particularly for cars in coas ... read more
Posted on 6/1/2022
Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay Summer is here! And Florida summers are oppressively hot. The August mugginess has even been compared to walking in warm soup! It’s important to stay cool when and where you can. And the Summer sun can do a lot of damage to European cars. There’s a lot you can do to keep your car cool all summer. Here’s some advice on staying cool all summer long: Tactile Parking -- if you know where to take advantage of shade, you can keep the car cool for hours. Just remember to crack your windows enough to let air in, without letting rain in. Strategic Errands -- One super-tactile way to avoid parking in the hot sum ... read more