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Archive for April 2023Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)Posted April 23, 2023 9:34 AMSure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and food. Be extra careful at dawn and dusk when deer are especially active. Hitting a deer (or having them jump into your path suddenly) is a frightening experience, and even a deer/vehicle collision at slow speeds can cause injury and/or loss of life for both animal and humans, let alone expensive damage to the vehicle. Be extra vigilant during spring. The angle of the light. As the seasons progress, you'll notice sun angles change. The sun is rising earlier every morning and setting later at light. When the sun is low in the sky, that glare can render you almost completely blind. Make sure your windows and windshield are clean; don't forget the inside glass, too, which can build up a haze over the winter. Potholes. The freezing and thawing of pavement is shockingly effective at busting up asphalt and concrete. The holes left behind can seem like moon craters, and if you hit one or more hard, they can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, increasing your chances of an accident. They also can cause some significant damage to your vehicle. If you feel your vehicle pulling to one side, notice it has a rough ride or hear noises you haven’t heard before, have your suspension's integrity inspected at your vehicle service facility. Children playing. Kids are excited to get back outside, running wild, playing with balls and toys… just being kids. These newly-rediscovered outside thrills can also steal away their attention from what's going on around them and they may dart out onto the street before you know it. Spring is a time to be vigilant and devote extra concentration to roads and neighborhoods. Spring is such a breath of fresh air. Remember to be super careful of a whole new set of hazards winter made you forget about for a while.
Picking the Right Tires in PrincetonPosted April 16, 2023 7:05 AMShopping for tires in Princeton can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes. Next comes winter tires. Princeton people buy winter tires because they still like performance driving when it's cold and slippery on NJ roads, so they need a tread design that'll really bite into ice and snow. The rubber compound is formulated to stay pliable when temperatures drop below 45 degrees F/7 degrees C so they get great traction even on dry roads. On the other end of the winter tire spectrum are tires designed to handle well in severe ice and snow conditions. KPS Princeton Garage Automotive Tips from KPS Princeton Garage: Wiper Blades ? Signs of WearPosted April 9, 2023 7:06 AM90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Princeton drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them. Then they find themselves in a driving situation around NJ when they really need forward visibility only to discover that their wipers are worn or maybe even torn and can’t clear snow or rain from the windshield. As an important safety system, wiper blades should be replaced BEFORE they fail. Test your wipers at least once a month. If they are not doing the job, your friendly and professional KPS Princeton Garage service advisor can replace them for you. Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Princeton Car OwnersPosted April 2, 2023 11:11 AMA generation ago, Princeton drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Princeton shop every year or two for repairs seemed to be a good reminder to keep the oil changed. Give us a call or send us an email for more helpful tips. KPS Princeton Garage
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