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With warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycle traffic, and
it’s important to be aware of the other vehicles sharing the road with
you. Motorcycles are smaller in size, which makes them easier to miss,
which can result in a collision. Motorcyclists don’t have the same kind
of protection as someone in a car or truck would, which means that they
are almost always injured in crashes.
If you’re expecting to see motorcycles, then you’re more likely to
notice them. Pay attention especially at intersections – since they are
lighter than other vehicles they can stop in shorter distances. You
should leave more room between yourself and a motorcycle to avoid
rear-ending them. It’s also easy to misjudge the speed of an approaching
motorcycle because of its size and because it is moving towards you, so
be aware of that as well.
It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of summer! We
hope everyone had plenty of fun in the sun– but what about your car? If
the soaring temps took a toll, now’s the time to take care of it! Here
are the most important things to do before we “fall” out of summer.
Check out your headlights! You might need to
replace them with brighter bulbs. With Daylight Savings Time
approaching, being able to see for night driving will become especially
important.
Replace your wiper blades. This is an easy one that
many people miss– don’t be one of them! Wipe summer showers away and
get your car ready for more frigid precipitation.
Replace the cabin air filter. This will improve the function of your A/C as well as your fuel economy.
Make sure you’re up-to-date on scheduled maintenance! When was your last oil change? If it’s time for another, give us a call or schedule an appointment online.
The Mazda Miata is a well-tuned driver’s machine. With sharp steering, tight handling and a comfortable ride, the Mazda delivers miles and miles of smiles. Since its introduction back in 1989, the Miata has been on everybody’s list of best cars for one reason or another. Further, if you’re looking for a brand-new rear drive two-seat convertible with a lower price, you won’t find one anywhere. The Miata is it. Power comes from a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine producing 176 horsepower and 140 ft-lbs of torque. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. However, if you choose the six-speed automatic you’ll give up nine horsepower. Fuel economy averages 25 miles per gallon with the manual and 23 with the automatic.
