Winter Driving Tips for your Monte +
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12-24-2011, 06:30 AM
Winter Driving Tips for your Monte +
Don't Be an Automotive
Grinch this Holiday Season
When it comes to maintaining your car, make sure your heart isn't two sizes too small. Your vehicle needs some TLC to get you through the long winter ahead.
Winterizing Your Vehicle
Let it snow - you're ready to go! Prepare your car for the rigors of the season with the following checklist.Read More
Safety Tips for Winter Driving
A vehicle's most valuable safety feature is its driver. Here are a few tips that can help lessen the chance of winter-driving mishaps.Read More
Winter Wash & WaxNothing beats up the paint on your ride like Old Man Winter. Protect your paint, and your investment, with a little preparation.Read More
Also This Month•Winter Tires
• Rust Prevention
• High Mileage Lubricants
• Weather Strip Silence
• Battery Replacement
Last edited by Space; 12-24-2011 at 08:40 AM.
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12-24-2011, 08:39 AM
I had parking LOTS
Parking Lot Safety ~> Member's hire a Guard with auotmatic Weapons 
I really dislike parking a nice ride in any parking lot 4-Sure
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Forewarned is forearmed against damage, theft & assault
Created by Tom Morr For many car-insurance claims adjusters, busy parking lots are public enemy number one. According to the Independent Insurance Agents of America, thousands of parking-lot-related claims cost motorists millions of dollars every year. Aside from the obvious sheetmetal dings from car doors and shopping carts, crowded parking lots can be prime crime zones: An estimated 80 percent of all mall and shopping-center crimes take place in their parking lots and garages. A little preparation and common sense can minimize your chances of parking-lot nightmares.
Homework
> Review your car insurance. Liability protects you if you hit another motorist, collision covers car damage, and comprehensive addresses damage due to vandalism or theft.
> Properly maintain your vehicle and get gas before parking when running on fumes. Car trouble makes you a target for theft and assault.
> Flashing car-alarm indicators and steering-wheel locks reduce the chances of your car being vandalized.
> Separate car and house keys. If you are car-jacked, the thief will be less likely to gain access to your home. Also, unscrupulous valet attendants have been known to duplicate keys while customers dine.
> Along the same lines, don't keep documents containing your home address in the glovebox. Keep car registration and proof of insurance in your purse or wallet or use a business address on these papers.
> Don't carry a big wad of cash and a lot of credit cards. However, many law-enforcement agencies advocate carrying $10-$15 of "mugger money" to get rid of desperate thieves as fast as possible. Also, small purses obviously attract less attention than large ones.
> Post offices and airport parking lots have the highest incidence of accidents.
Parking
> Familiarize yourself with the parking lot. Do a lap around it to survey the parking possibilities. If you don't feel comfortable in that lot, trust your instincts.
> Minimize the chances of fender-benders by watching for cars cutting diagonally across spaces, particularly near the lot's perimeter. Also, drive slowly and use your blinker.
> During daylight hours, consider spots in less-populated parts of the lot. Your car is less likely to get dinged or vandalized out in the open, you'll probably find a spot faster and the extra walk is good for you.
> Don't park near shrubbery, dumpsters or other objects that can obscure thieves.
> Don't take up two spots, especially in busy lots. Angry shoppers might take out their frustrations on your car's paint.
> The more expensive the car is that you park next to, the less likely your car is to get door-dinged.
> At night, always park in a well-lit area, ideally under a light pole.
> If you anticipate being one of the last to leave, park near a lot attendant, security post or an exit.
> Back into the space or pull all the way through a tandem spot whenever possible. You'll have a better view when you leave and will know if you left your lights on.
> Always roll up your car windows and lock your car doors to discourage vandalism.
> Never leave your keys in the car or the motor running, even for quick stops such as at the ATM.
> Don't leave boxes, bags, cell phones or any other items in plain sight. Lock them in the trunk or use a tonneau cover over the hatchback area.
> Always note where you're parked.
Returning To Your Car
> Return to your car en masse: Shop with friends, walk with a crowd exiting a movie or ask mall security to escort you to your car.
> When driving separately with friends, walk together to the closest car, shuttle to other vehicles and wait until all friends are underway. If someone has car trouble, wait with them until assistance arrives and they're squared away.
> Have your keys ready when approaching your car.
> Wear clothes that won't limit your ability to escape—sneakers or low-heeled shoes.
> Don't overload yourself with bags and boxes and become a highly visible, mostly defenseless victim.
> Keep purses as close to your body as possible—ideally in front—to discourage snatchers.
> Observe everything around you as you walk to your car. Choose your route to avoid anything/anyone who looks suspicious.
> Walk with an attitude. Aggressive body language can make would-be attackers look for another victim.
> As you approach your car, glance underneath it and in the back seat before getting in.
> Enter your vehicle as quickly as possible. Don't put purses or packages on the car's roof while loading.
> Upon entering, lock your doors promptly. Turn on headlights to improve your visibility and make it easier for other people to see your car (but harder to see into it), then buckle up.
> Stow purses out of sight.
> Before backing out of a parking spot, always glance over your shoulder for pedestrians as well as for other reversing cars.
If Approached
> If threatened in a parking structure, make as much noise as possible: scream, carry a whistle, honk a car horn or whatever it takes to get attention.
> If wearing high heels, kick them off to make it easier to flee.
> If threatened by people in a car while you are walking, scream and run in the opposite direction to make it more difficult to pursue you.
Resources
Independent Insurance Agents of America, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America - Home
National Safety Council, National Safety Council
Last edited by Space; 12-24-2011 at 08:41 AM.
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