Hydroplaning is a process by which a motor vehicle can slide and skid due to water on a roadway. Tires lose their proper grip on the surface, resulting in a dangerous situation. Each year in the United States, including in Lafayette, IN, thousands of accidents occur because of hydroplaning. You can take specific steps to avoid hydroplaning.
At Lewis Motor Sales, we know that you want to keep your car as clean as possible. If you have pets, it can be a little harder to accomplish that goal, but there are ways to prevent them from shedding all over the seats. One strategy to manage pet hair could be to lay down a pet bed.
There is something that is very scary going on when people talk about carrying with their trucks. This scary thing is the interchangeable use of payload and towing. One of the reasons this is scary is because when it comes to weight capacity, the manufacturers and experts do not use these terms interchangeably.
There are lots of seasonal maintenance that needs to be performed on your vehicle. Besides a basic tune-up and new wiper blades, you might want to consider driving on the proper tires.
Many drivers might think all tires are the same. However, if you are driving on winter tires all year you could be ruining your tires and suffering from a lower performance.
Car crashes happened every day. Hopefully, you won't be part of one, but if you are, it's important to know what to do. Lewis Motor Sales has a few tips to help you stay safer on the road.
If you're in an accident and able to move, check on others involved in the crash.
One of the things that is very important to the driver is control. You need to be in control of everything so that everything can be safe when you are on a journey. Apple CarPlay has been designed to make sure that you have all the control you need to be safe.
Trucks aren't the spartan vehicles that they used to be a few decades ago. The interiors of many trucks rival their luxury automobile counterparts. If you're new to this class of vehicle, figuring out the difference between the types of cabs can be confusing. Here's a short primer on truck cabs.
Even if you've towed a camper several times in the past, there are still a few maintenance tips to keep in mind before getting on the road. Keep your speed down a bit as towing a camper will increase your stopping distance. You should also ensure that your mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see the road around you.
If you are in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, why not look for one that can actually help improve your financial situation? Drivers in and around Lafayette, IN are already using their new and pre-owned cars to participate in the gig economy, and you can too by looking out for a few key things.
Vehicles equipped with Android technology enable owners to link a smartphone or other mobile device in order to make or receive hands-free calls and text messages. In this way, drivers keep their focus on the road, which reduces the chance of collisions. Our Lafayette, IN inventory has a wide selection of cars, SUVs, and trucks that offer the amenity.