The start of a new year presents the opportunity to get a fresh start and take up good new habits. If you want to become a better and safer driver in 2019, there are several steps you can take to do so. Don’t give in to road rage The temptation to yield to anger on the road can be great at times, especially if you’re already feeling stressed about something else. Try to avoid road-rage behaviors like honking your horn,…
While transporting your family, you want to make sure that you’re maximizing safety in any way that you can. A simple and essential way to do this is to make sure your kids are sitting in an appropriate car seat and that it is installed correctly. Here are some tips for picking out the perfect car seat. Do the research: There are a wealth of car seat options available to you, so you will want to spend some time reviewing…
We’ve all seen them, those family stick figure decals that decorate the back windows of so many cars. Do you have one on your back window? If so, you might be giving out a little too much information by sticking those innocent little figures to your car. These stickers have become rather detailed over the years showing which activities your kids participate in, what kinds of pets you have, and some even include names. While on its own this may…
GM vehicles have secured four of the top eight spots in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s rating program on front crash prevention. The Buick Regal, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala all earned the highest rating of ‘superior’, and are industry leaders in safety when purchased with the available Front Automatic Braking system. The Automatic Braking System applies brakes when the car senses that a crash may be imminent and the driver does not take action. The system…
With winter furiously approaching, Bill Harris Auto Center would like to remind everyone about the importance of vehicle maintenance and taking precautions while braving the roads in the cold. There are plenty of special events we all want to enjoy, but it is vital that we have a way to get there! Here are five winter car care tips to keep your vehicle running efficiently this winter: Replace filters. No one wants to burn more fuel than required,…
New look, new interior, new engine options, new safety technologies – yes, the 2014 Silverado 1500 is all-new from hood to hitch to be the smartest, strongest, and safest Silverado ever. This truck is wasting no time in proving that it is worthy of all the hype. The 2014 Silverado 1500 (along with its GMC Sierra cousin) has set a safety benchmark by being the first pickup truck to receive the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety from…
For many people, summertime means family vacations, pool days, and lots of fun in the sun. What’s not-so-fun are the rising temperatures that lead to increased risks of child injuries due to heatstroke from being left in a hot car. To help bring this issue to light, the GM Foundation is donating $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide to support the Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car heatstroke prevention campaign. “We are committed to raising awareness regarding how dangerous…
