Did You Get Your Deer?

Today is the first day antler and antlerless rifle  season in our area-

Hitting a deer is most likely to occur around sunrise and sunset. This is when deer are the most active—and that’s especially true during the final few months of the year.


How to avoid hitting a deer with your automobile ....

 You can decrease your chances of hitting a deer by following these tips:

• Slow down during dawn and dusk hours. Driving slower will give you extra time to react to deer  that dart into the road.

• Pay attention to warning signs. Deer-populated areas are normally marked with a sign. Look out for them, especially during the fall and winter months.

• Use high beams (if possible). Using your high beams at night will illuminate the road and help you spot deer.

• Wear your seat belt. If you do hit a deer, wearing a seat belt decreases your chances of injury.   

                             Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales reminds you to drive safe-

Is There A Difference Between Snow Tires And Winter Tires?

Tires are the single most important consideration for any driver who plans to drive this winter.With the winter season quickly approaching customers are starting to ask….. What is the difference between a snow tire and a winter tire?

Winter Tires

• These tires are designed for clear roads with a minimal amount of snow and/or ice.

• Winter tires are engineered with a rubber compound that works well in colder weather.

Snow Tires

• These tires are designed for much heavier snow and or ice at the expense of dry road handling. Snow tires don’t do as well on dry roads, but if you plan on driving around in an area with some serious snowfall, then snow tires should be installed on the vehicle.
So with a snow tire, you get chunky tread, a bit less stability on the highway and more noise, but you do get snow traction.

With a winter tire, you get a quieter ride, very little squirm, less noise good pavement ride and grip, long wear characteristics, and – last but not least – good ice and snow traction. Winter tires are dramatically better on pavement than the snow tires.

Car-Lotta Credit Makes Sure All Tires Are Safe Before Our Customers Take A Vehicle Off The Lot.

How Are Your Tires?

Fall is officially here. And that can only mean winter is  close behind. As much as you may dread winter, it’s never too early to start planning for it. This is  especially true when it comes to your car.

You can feel the cool, brisk air, see the leaves on the ground and hear the sounds of football coming from the television.

Before the first snow falls, you may  want to freshen up your emergency car care  kit, check the antifreeze and throw in that bag of kitty litter in case you need a little extra traction. 

If you think your tires aren’t up to the job of winter driving, it’s time to swap them for a set of snow tires. Finding the right snow tires for your vehicle is an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter. You want the best tires for your vehicle, and you don’t want to pay any more than you have to.

Keep the following in mind when you start you search:

1. Know what you’re looking for. By now you know that not all snow tires are created equal. Your snow tires should provide a strong grip in winter weather conditions, be durable, allow for a comfortable ride and include a warranty. If you can’t find snow tires with these four qualities at one store, it’s time to move one to another one.

2. Buy a matching set. When it comes to snow tires, always plan on buying four. Some drivers make the mistake of buying only two tires, such as two front tires for a front-wheel-drive car. This is not the best move; when you start to slide, you want to know all four wheels are evenly gripping the road.

3. Start the buying process early.  Tire retailers start to see demand for snow tires in the fall, so they stock their snow tires at this time. If you don't buy your snow tires before the snow starts to fly, it’s possible that the retailer's inventory will be depleted later on.

4. Don’t forget the additional costs. Unless you plan to install your snow tires yourself, be prepared for some extra costs. Most shops charge $10 to $20 per wheel for installation, and some may charge even more. You’ll also pay to have them removed once the worst of winter’s wrath has passed.

5. Ask about other tire options. See if your retailer has tire options other than conventional snow tires. For example, what about minus-size tires? Choosing a tire with a smaller wheel size and/or a narrower tread is known as minus-sizing. The tire’s smaller size makes it easier to cut through the snow. You can also consider studded snow tires. The metal studs make the tire handle better on ice—just know that they’ve been banned in some states because of the damage they cause to pavement. To better understand all of your options, make sure you ask a professional which alternatives exist for your vehicle.
   

Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales outs safety  first-  We put tires on all of our vehicles before
a customer takes delivery.

Did You Remember To Change The Clock In Your Vehicle ?

Did you remember to  “fall back” by setting your clocks back one hour Saturday before you went to bed??  (The exceptions to DST are Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.)

Credit for Daylight Saving Time belongs to Benjamin Franklin, who first suggested the idea in 1784. The idea was revived in 1907, when William Willett, an Englishman, proposed a similar system in the pamphlet The Waste of Daylight.

The Germans were the first to officially adopt the light-extending system in 1915 as a fuel-saving measure during World War I. The British switched one year later, and the United States followed in 1918, when Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which established our time zones. This experiment lasted only until 1920, when the law was repealed due to opposition from dairy farmers (cows don’t pay attention to clocks).

During World War II, Daylight Saving Time was imposed once again to save fuel. Since then, Daylight Saving Time has been used on and off, with different start and end dates. Currently, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2:00A.M. on the first Sunday in November.

 

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