Category Archives: Safety

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How do you use a roundabout?

How to drive in a roundabout 

Traffic takes forever to get through. Regular intersections may seem simple, but there are always issues and a lot of confusion. Roundabouts are a way of making the mess of traffic more maneuverable and less static. Some people feel confused about roundabouts since they are a newer type of intersection. That is why we have come up with ways on how to drive in a roundabout. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Navigate Through Construction Areas Like a Pro with These Tips!

Tips to drive safely through construction zones

With the end of winter coming, and spring just around the corner, that means that construction season is coming back around! With all of the workers and cones on the road, it can make the roadways more dangerous to drive on. There are also additional rules on the road in construction zones. Following these tips will help you to stay safe in construction zones! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Get Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready!

How-To: Prepare Your Vehicle For a Road Trip

Spring break is right around the corner, which for many people is the time to get away and take a vacation. While driving can be cheaper than flying, you have to make sure that your vehicle is up for the stress of a road trip. Following these tips to prepare your vehicle for a road trip will help you stay safe and have a smooth ride: Read the rest of this entry >>

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Survive the Winter Weather With These Safe Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips

Driving in the winter can be difficult; most of us probably don’t see snow year-round, so remembering how to be safe in the slick, snowy conditions is always tough when the snow starts flying. Luckily, Hillside Auto Mall is here to help you remember some winter driving tips to help keep you safe on the roads and get through the winter. Read the rest of this entry >>

How-To: Test Drive a Used Car

What to Look for When Test Driving a Used Car

When you are in the market for a used car, it can be overwhelming to decide what kind of vehicle you want and how much you can afford. Once you’ve made that decision and have a possible vehicle picked out, next comes test driving it. But what do you need to look and listen for to determine if the car is in good shape? We’ve got you covered! Here are our tips on how to successfully test drive a used car: Read the rest of this entry >>

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When Do I Need to Replace My Tires?

How to Know When to Replace Your Tires

What’s the most important part on your vehicle? That’s a debate that could go on for ages as you go around in circles trying to decide whether the engine is more important than the steering wheel or whether the gas pedal is more important than the gas tank. But no matter what, we can all agree there are a few parts that stand above the rest. And one of those is your tires. Without them … well … we don’t need to tell you what could happen. But how do you know when you need to replace your tires? How do you know if they’ll last another season or if now’s the time to install a new set? Well, that’s why we’re here – to make sure your tires are ready to safely carry you to your destination. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Prepare Yourself for the Worst with these Emergency Road Kit Tips

What Do You Need in your Emergency Road Kit?

As the old saying goes, it’s better to have something and not need it than not have something and need it. The same is true when traveling along the open road. No one likes to think about the emergencies that can pop up while driving, but it’s imperative to be prepared for anything. In order to ensure you’re ready for whatever emergency situation that may rear its ugly head, we’ve prepared a list of what you need in your emergency road kit. Read the rest of this entry >>