Drivers must winterize their vehicles from roof to tire

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Winter is definitely here and preparing your car to head out into it is better done late than never. The snowy weather is certainly upon a large amount of the country and while it is best to winterize everything – from each tire to the windshield and interior of the vehicle – well in advance of the cold weather, it’s better done late than never at all. When the thermometer mercury falls, the roads and a vehicle’s performance will change dramatically. Drivers who keep their vehicles (and driving habits) winterized…

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A good tire pressure gauge is a vital part of winter safety

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You may have put your winter tires on, but if they aren’t properly inflated, they aren’t as effective. Across the United States and Canada, a growing number of insurance companies are offering discounts for careful attention to safety throughout winter months, such as using winter tires, but drivers should also be investing in a high quality digital tire pressure gauge to make sure their inflation is where it should be. Fluctuating temperatures make it especially important to keep an eye on tire inflation levels. On the Canadian side of the…

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Drivers are reminded of the importance of a tire pressure gauge over a TPMS

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The tire pressure monitoring system only warns consumers to dangerously low inflation levels. Due to the fact that many recent models of vehicles now include an inflation warning system among standard features, drivers are often forgetting the importance of using a tire pressure gauge and this decision could be costing them. For this reason, drivers are being reminded of the actual purpose of the TPMS and of pressure gauges. Mogix Electronics has joined in with law enforcement as well as the auto and insurance industries, to remind drivers that the…

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Insurance industry tips to keep auto costs down

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There are many things that a driver can do to lower the risk of making a claim through basic maintenance. Owning a car isn’t cheap, but the insurance industry has pointed out that there are a number of ways that the costs associated with vehicle ownership can be kept down to a more affordable level, as long as a bit of basic maintenance is kept up. Many types of DIY activity can help a vehicle to run better and cheaper and lowers the risk of a collision. As the insurance…

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Proper tire pressure could save you a fortune in vehicle expenses

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Drivers face enough costs when it comes to insurance premiums and rising gas prices, but there are simple ways to save. Car ownership is an expensive part of life, and it isn’t getting any cheaper, but fortunately there are certain tips such as proper tire pressure that can help you to make sure that you will save as much money as possible along the way. Some of the best ways to save money are actually the easiest ones, so be sure to learn what they are. The first step in…

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