If you frequently take road trips, you know just how important it is to be prepared. A car kit can help one prepare for short-term and long-term travel. The ultimate car kit is designed to address the needs of a driver and his or her passengers while traveling. If you have yet to include one in your vehicle, you’ll want to start acquiring the car kit tools and supplies needed to road trip safely and conveniently. These items will make up your car kit. The Ultimate Car Kit Here are some of the items you’ll want to include in your ultimate car kit: A plastic container with a hinged or removable lid to house all your supplies. Toilet paper, napkins, and tissues in your car kit for emergencies. Baby wipes in your car kit to make clean-up easy. A flashlight so you’re able to see your car kit contents in the dark. A small first aid car kit complete with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and ointment. Pain relie ... read more
Wondering how to stay awake while driving? This is a problem that many people face. From taking a long family vacation in the car to working the graveyard shift, many of us have been there at least once. Obviously, falling asleep behind the wheel is no different from passing out drunk behind the wheel as you’re heading down the highway at 70 mph. If you’re unconscious .. you’re going to wreck. If you find yourself in the situation of struggling to stay awake while driving, take these tips used by long-haul truck drivers. How To Stay Awake While Driving Power naps Before you head out on the road, take a quick cat nap. Studies have shown that your body can receive the crucial rest it needs in under an hour. If you’re struggling to stay awake while driving, pull over and take a quick 20-minute power nap. It’s better to get to your destination 20 minutes late, than to never get there at all. Eat healthy Fast food is convenient when you’re on the road ... read more
If you live somewhere warm, you know how hot, sunny days can make your car feel like an oven. Allowing your car’s interior to rise to extremely high temperatures is not just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous! At Sallas Auto Repair, we understand the importance of summer safety, and we’ve got a handful of simple car care tips that will help keep your car’s interior at cooler and much safer temperatures. Beware of Hot Interiors Ever feel like your car’s interior is so hot you could bake biscuits inside of it? Well, according to The Weather Channel, after twenty minutes in 90-degree temperatures, the interior of your car could rise to 119 degrees. From here, it only gets worse. The inside of your car continues to get dangerously hot. How hot? It could reach 134 degrees after sitting in the same environment for just one hour. These temperatures are hot enough to cause serious health complications and sometimes even ... read more
Sometimes, it’s a struggle just to find space for all of your road trip gear. But have you ever considered packing your car safely? Yes, properly packing your car is one of the most important car safety tips out there. Interestingly, this is also one of the most overlooked car safety tips. At Sallas Auto Repair, we care about the safety of our customers, so we’ll share some car safety tips specific to packing your car properly. At-Risk Objects “Safety Research and Strategies, an accident investigation company, estimates ordinary objects in cars are responsible for 13,000 injuries a year,” reported ABC News. What’s more, though, is the fact that objects that are typically considered “safe” can become some of the most hazardous things in your car. Unsecured booster seats and car seats, for example, have the potential to become extremely dangerous in the event of an accident. To put things in perspective, consider that “At 55 miles per hour, a 20-pound object hits with 1,000 pounds of ... read more
Motorcycles are an especially-popular choice of transportation during the summer months. Warmer weather is a good time to enjoy your bike, but it is imperative that you take the proper precautions to ensure your safety. If you are not a biker yourself, always be aware and double-check for them to prevent severe accidents. The Stats Unfortunately motorcycles kill thousands of people each year. The Department of Transport has just released its latest findings regarding motorcycle safety. The most-recently reported data is for 2011, showing that 4,323 motorcyclists died in the U.S. during that year. Unfortunately, this is a 2% increase from 2010. Additionally, 289 people were killed on other bikes such as three wheelers and mopeds. A total of 49% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were due to the bike crashing with another vehicle. 6% of 2011 motorcycle deaths were a result of someone hitting the bik ... read more
Driving in the rain is inevitable. During a torrential downpour, your best and safest option is to pull into a parking lot and wait it out. If you are not in a position get off the road, follow these safety tips to ensure you arrive to your destination safely. Don’t… Turn on cruise control. This can make your car hydroplane, which means it is traveling on the water and has little to no traction with the pavement. If you do hydroplane, let off the gas and do not make any sudden movements. Tailgate another vehicle. A good rule to remember whether it’s raining or not is to keep at least a car’s length in front you for every 10 miles per hour you’re moving. For example, if you’re moving at 30 miles per hour, keep a distance of at least 3 cars between you and the next vehicle. Drive through big puddles. If you can’t see the ground through the flowing water, don’t drive through it. It is easy to u ... read more