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Checking Tire Pressure
Did you know a properly inflated tire will provide longer life, better steering response, fuel efficiency and a smoother ride? A lot of important things (including yourself) are riding on you keeping those tires up to snuff and that’s why MAPFRE Insurance is showing...
Getting Out of the Snow When You’re Stuck
You get in your car and suddenly you realize you’re stuck. The snow is up to the tires and they’re just spinning away. What do you do? Shovel outThe first step is to dig out your car and try to make it so you can see all the tires. Remove as much snow as you possibly...
How to Open a Frozen Car Door
Ever go out to your car in the morning and you can’t get in because your door is frozen shut? MAPFRE Insurance shows you what you need to do when this happens to you!Dealing with a frozen lockIf just your lock is frozen you can try a deicer solution or even hand...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most home owners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...
Avoiding Ice Dams on Your Roof
For areas of the country that deal with bitter cold, snow and ice can bring unwelcomed damage to your home. An example of such damage are ice dams which are ridges of ice that form when heat inside your home enters the attic and melts snow on the roof. As the snow...
Winter Survival Kit for Your Vehicle
Don’t wait for snow and ice to arrive before winterizing your vehicle. Make sure both you and your vehicle are ready to hit the road safely during inclement weather. Most likely the tires you have on your vehicle are all-seasons and are fine for every weather...