Lowell Auto Repair

Winter Travel Can Be Very Hazardous.Why not increase your odds of getting there safely? Ready.Gov published the following list on how to: "Make An Emergency Kit For Your Car"   "In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car including Jumper cables: might want to include flares or reflective triangle Flashlights: with extra batteries First Aid Kit: remember any necessary medications, baby formula and diapers if you have a small child Food: non-perishable food such as canned food, and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars Manual can openerWater: at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days Basic toolkit: pliers, wrench, screwdriver Pet supplies: food and water Radio: battery or hand cranked Cat litter or sand: for better tire traction ShovelIce scraperClothes: warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy ... read more

I BET YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW WHEN TO PUT YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON! Well, chances are you could be wrong! ON APRIL 7, 2015 THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE PASSED A NEW LAW TO MAKE THE ROADS SAFER FOR EVERYONE! Previously, whether a car was stationary or in motion while on a public way the driver must turn on the vehicle’s headlights and taillights when driving anytime from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise-that has stayed the same. Now with the new law, you must also turn on your headlights and taillights when there is insufficient light or unfavorable weather conditions, (i.e. rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog etc.) that reduces your visibility on the roadway so that you cannot see clearly for 500 feet or when your vehicle’s windshield wipers are needed. So you’re probably thinking, but isn’t that common sense? Apparently not! I can truly appreciate that the roads can always be safer for everyone. One of the outcomes of this new law is that if a driver doe ... read more

While the winter is not over yet and more snow is on the way, most of us just want to get to where we are going as fast as possible, so we can get back home or to work to warm up again! We can use all the help we can get trying to see around corners and over the mountainous snow banks. I forgot to install my periscope before the winter started this year…do you think that will be a new feature on the 2016 cars? So, I thought maybe we shouldn’t forget some simple winter car tips to keep us safe while driving from place to place this winter. Since cleaning off your car has become an exhausting, almost daily ritual, don’t become complacent regarding your safety or those of your loved ones. So here are some of my tips: Make sure that the tail pipe or pipes, in the case of a dual exhaust, are clear of snow & ice. Clear off your car roof. This is for your safety as well as the vehicles behind you. How often have you seen a car where the snow has slid off of the ... read more