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Drivers are the weakest link when it comes to driving safely, according to Jason Forcier, Bosch’s regional president of electronics. “So what can today’s vehicles do to help prevent crashes?” In avoidance, the first equipment was anti-locking brakes (ABS). No matter how hard you push the brake pedal, the wheels will not lock up. When wheels do lock up in hard braking, it increases stopping distance and takes away your ability to steer your vehicle. ABS was introduced in high-end cars and now is on all vehicles sold in this country. The next wonderful avoidance device to be widely installed was stability control. This system has the ability to sense, through electronics, when your vehicle enters into a slide. Using the brake system, it will apply the brake on one wheel to help bring the car out of the slide. I have driven a vehicle with stability control disabled and then working; it really works well. Some vehicles have a “heads-up” display super-imposed on the windshield so the driv ... read more

Reminder of winter tips. Be sure wipers are in good shape, they need to be replaced yearly. Make sure all lights are working properly and headlights are aimed correctly. Cold weather inhibits your car’s battery ability to produce power. A cold engine needs more power to crank over. Have your battery checked during all services to insure trouble free winter starting. Tires are your first defense between you and the road. Makes sure tread life is satisfactory, the pressure is set and the alignment is correct. Giving the shape of roads these days, yearly alignments are suggested

Vehicle buying tips. As a time after floods just happened on the east coast, some totaled vehicles will slip through the system and become available for sale. A vehicle that has been in a flood is not a good choice to own. Water and electronics don’t mix well together. What we have found is over time, corrosion set in and wiring harness and control units need to be replaced. Lots of dollars. Have your favorite shop check it out. Things you can do it look under the dash, under carpets and in the corners of the trunk looking for water damage and mud. If it too low of price, be careful. Buy from reputable dealers. Be careful, your vehicle is one of the biggest expenses you own. Tips by George Rode

Many automotive safety devices and technologies were first established in higher-end vehicles and then as they get cheaper to design and implement, they gradually become widespread in lower priced vehicles. Anti lock brakes, airbags, traction controls, turbo charging, stability controls, are all examples that have worked their way down to moderate or even low priced vehicles. With the advent of digital controls (computer) in automobiles, many devices have been added to your car to make your trip safer and more enjoyable. Anti lock brakes:read more

One of the things that always concerns me is when people talk about their car as an investment. To figure the true cost of owning a vehicle, a few figures have to be entered into the formula. The initial cost of the vehicle Maintenance costs Repair costs Insurance cost Fuel expense Less the resale value of the vehicle. It is not hard to figure the initial cost of the vehicle or the insurance cost, if you check with your insurance agent before you buy the vehicle. Insurance costs do vary from vehicle to vehicle so check first. Look in Consumer Report for the amount of depreciation and dependability of a vehicle. Also check with your favorite independent repair facility to get their opinion on the different vehicles you are thinking of buying. Posted on a new vehicle is the EPA rating of fuel mileage so you can compare that figure with others that you are looking at. Remember that you will not get the posted mileage but it is a good comparison. A little homework before you buy will mak ... read more

The upcoming weather will be miserable for driving if it’s like past years. These tips will help make the journey more safe and comfortable. Make sure all windows are clear before driving. Sight is about 95% of your input to drive. Scrape all windows of ice before driving. Wipe the fog off all inside windows too. Make sure that the “fresh” air mode is selected on vehicles that have the choice, mostly Japanese vehicles. Putting on the Air conditioning will help “dry” the air during moist winter month so the defroster will work faster. Most newer cars put on the A/C automatically when “defrost” is picked. The only time I ever will recommend warming up your car before driving when you needs to get the ice thawed on the outside and inside to clear the fog off. Note, don’t leave your car unattended, thieves can drive away. It is a waste of fuel though. Coat all your door weather stripping with a thin coat of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to prevent ice from sticking your door closed. Do NO ... read more

Studded tires are allowed on vehicles for November 1st to April 1st. The date of April 1st has been moved to later dates in the past. The question is which tire should you use when you plan get ready for the winter in Oregon. One thing for sure, be sure to use your choice on all four wheels for consistent handling and safety. Both tires have good news, bad news. The good news about non studded tires as compared to studded tires is they handle better in most situations, like dry and wet payment. Non studded tires also are more quit and turn in better fuel mileage that studded. Studded tires do have an advantage in some ice conditions, most when the ice is close or just raising about the freezing point. The bad news about studded tires is that they do about forty to fifty million dollars damage to the roads according to Oregon Department of Transportation. Whatever your choice is, do it before it is needed so you will be safe. Make sure you tires are in good shape, they are the most ... read more

Tips by George In winter, driving in the dark is much more common. Vision is over 90% of the input to where to go. 1.Make sure you headlights work and are adjust properly. If you headlights are clouded, get them repaired of replaced. That “fog” can reduce over 70% of your light available. 2.Replace your wipers every fall. 3.Clean your windshield, inside and out. 4.Make sure your heater and defrost is working well. 5.Scrap all the ice off your windows before driving