Category: Road Safety
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Head Gasket Maintenance and Repair for Your Vehicle
Blown Head Gaskets: Signs, Maintenance, and Why It Matters A blown head gasket is one of the most serious and costly engine issues Lancaster drivers can face. Because, the head gasket seals the combustion chambers and keeps coolant and oil from mixing. So, when it fails, it can lead to overheating, loss of power, and…
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Brake Pads: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Brakes
Understanding Your Car’s Brake Pads: Why They’re Essential and When to Replace Them Imagine this: You’re on your way to the Festival of Trees at the Civic Garden Center in Harrisburg when suddenly you hear a squeaking sound when you press your brakes. So, you wonder if your brakes may be compromised. And you consider…
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Texting and Driving: What You Need to Know to be Safe
The Hazards of Texting and Driving: A Life-Threatening Distraction Here in Hershey, texting and driving is one of the most dangerous habits behind the wheel, that drivers can do. And it claims thousands of lives each year, leading our Pennsylvania Governor to ban the use of cellphones while driving. But despite this and widespread awareness…
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The Hazards of Overloading Your Car (or sleigh) this Winter
The Hazards of Overloading Your Car in the Winter We have more than 12 days of Christmas (shopping) here in Hanover. And though this may not lead us to load up our cars like Santa’s sleigh, it could cause us to overload our vehicle’s with gifts, guests, family and friends… all at the same time.…
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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Meineke Family to Yours
Wishing Our East Petersburg Meineke Car Care Customers a Happy Thanksgiving! As the holiday season unfolds and the air grows crisper, we at Meineke Car Care in East Petersburg and throughout Pennsylvania want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for you, our loyal customers. Because, Thanksgiving here in East Petersburg is a…
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Road Safety: Staying Safe on the Road Because Meineke Cares!
Top Three Safety Hazards While Driving on the Road Driving is a daily necessity for many, but it’s not without risks. Because getting behind the wheel puts you at risk for accidents that can happen while on the road. Therefore, understanding the best way to stay safe when traveling can help keep you and your…
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You Car’s Cruise Control: Why It’s Your Important Co-Pilot
The Importance of Your Vehicle’s Cruise Control and What to Do if It Stops Working When it comes to Hanover’s best comfort food, we turn to GrillRilla in downtown Hanover. And when it comes to our on-the-road co-pilot, we turn to our trusty cruise control. But, cruise control is more than just a convenience feature;…
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How to Best Hit the Road with Pets this Thanksgiving
Safety Tips for Traveling with Pets This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, great food, and often travel. And York has lots of places where pets are welcomed. Because for many pet parents, leaving furry family members behind isn’t an option. But, while hitting the road with your pets can make holiday travel…