We are so adamant about teaching a teen driver about driving at a safe speed, avoiding distractions such as cell phones, not driving when drunk and to always use a seat belt. Yet somewhere in all of our teaching, we forget to teach our young drivers how to deal with serious auto problems such as: • Changing a flat tire • Jumping a car with a dead battery • What to do while hydroplaning • How to set up hazard warning signs Ensure to teach Read More
Get Your Green On in Culver City
Posted on: March 14, 2014
St. Patrick's Day is a fun time to get in the holiday spirit, and here are some events around Culver City where you can get your green on! Rush Street at 9546 Washington Blvd. is the Westside's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration. Green beer pong, six Guinness taps, and corned beef sandwiches will be served all day long! Or, stop by West Los Angeles College to celebrate the Irish with Latin flavor. 11:30 AM through 2:00 PM, cupcakes and pupusas will be available. Food trucks, comedy Read More
Prolong the Life of a Vehicle
Posted on: February 3, 2014
Automobile manufacturers provide specific car maintenance schedules to assist the owner. Dealers strive to stay within the guidelines of the recommended procedures that will keep the car on the road for many years. Drivers should understand the importance of these activities. Preventative maintenance – Oil changes, battery maintenance and the 100,000 mile maintenance package are essential for optimal performance. These scheduled tasks can protect against major Read More
DriveMode app helps keep drivers safe on the road
Posted on: January 20, 2014
The DriveMode app offered through AT&T helps keep drivers safe while out on the road. According to a press release from AT&T, those texting and driving are 23 times more likely to be in an accident. The new DriveMode app helps reduce the temptation to read, reply to or compose a text message. When the car is moving more than 25 mph, the DriveMode mobile app will send a customized reply to all incoming messages. This is similar to an automated vacation or out-of-office alerts sent via Read More
Drinking and Driving Over the Holiday Season
Posted on: December 23, 2013
The holidays tend to mean spending extra time with family and friends, going to fun festivities, and attending holiday parties. As fun as all of the latter events are, it is never a good idea to drink and drive, especially during the holidays. The holidays represent a time of the year where more people are traveling on the road; as such, it is also one of the most dangerous time of the years. Below please find a few drinking and driving statistics - from our ISU Wissink Insurance family to Read More