Winter Driving On Rural Highways – 10 Tips To Get You Home Safely

Here’s 10 tips to keep you safe in winter driving conditions. 1.  Know the road conditions.  If its not safe don’t go. Plan your route.  Check road safety conditions along the way.  If you are in B.C. check Drive BC for up to the minute road conditions.  If you live somewhere else, …

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What to do if your car won’t start in cold weather

With winter’s icy hand slapping a third or more of the nation across the face, stinging with wind chills in negative double digits from the central states to the eastern seaboard, it’s a safe bet that many motorists are becoming stuck with a car that just wouldn’t start. Arctic temperatures …

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Fall Season Driving Safety Tips

With hours of daylight decreasing and inclement weather a frequent occurrence, the fall season is a time when drivers need to pay a little more attention to road and traffic conditions and use extra caution while driving. Here are some safety driving tips that can make the fall season more …

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Father’s Day Weekend: Mustang Roundup!

Put 400+ Mustangs on one street and you have the makings for one happy guy.  So its no wonder Steamboat holds one of its favorite summer events – the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup – over Father’s Day Weekend. And so making Dad happy becomes really easy: Take him to a …

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Top Vehicles for Winter Driving

New to winter driving? Finding yourself getting stuck too often (despite having “good snow tires)?  You may need a different vehicle. Yes, if you live where it snows half of the year like we do, having a good vehicle, equipped for winter driving, is important.  We checked out Kelly Blue …

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5 Winter Car Care Tips

With the holidays over, winter is still in full swing in Steamboat Springs.  The holidays may likely have taken priority over car maintenance, but now is a good time to make sure your vehicle is ready (and safe) to take on the rest of winter. Cold weather makes pliable material …

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Tips for Starting your Car in Sub-Zero Conditions

Extremely cold temperatures can take your car hostage, according to the AAA. Winter’s frigid grip, at worst, can drain the power from your battery, freeze the fluids in your engine, freeze your gas line and gel your engine oil. Below are some tips to help you get your car started …

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Snow Tires 101

Fall in Steamboat.  Time to enjoy the colors, dig out your sweaters, and…check your tires. Yes, winter driving in the mountains is no joke, and having good snow tires is the first step in improving your safety. If you have some questions about your tires this winter, our Q&A may …

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