I realize everyone thinks our business is related to bad weather, but in truth it is predicated on many other factors. One major factor is distracted driving.

When I came to the road as a new driver we were taught anything from changing the radio station to pushing in the lighter was distracting and now, well now we have phones ringing, phones texting, making sure our electronics are charged, and if they aren’t getting them plugged in so they will be charged. We have music to play and calls to make and receive. It is unbelievable how many of our day’s action items happen behind the wheel.

Those people who were trying to teach me not to push in a lighter or change the radio station while behind the wheel couldn’t think up the kind of distraction we deal with today. Yet here we all are plugging in and working while in the car – that isn’t just me right? So while the snow is a contributing factor, distraction may be a bigger factor; and a storm that drops 24 inches just keeps us all home watching TV – or in my case playing blizzard Texas hold ‘em.

At the end of the day our business was closed, I lost at poker but the snow was beautiful. The only thing we can do is work hard to be less distracted especially in the bad weather. Individually we can make the road a safer experience.

In any case, Allston Collision Center will be there to do its job should bad weather, distracted driving or some other event happen to your vehicle.

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With the terrible drought conditions that have plagued us these past months we need some rain or snow.  I know you are thinking; really don’t be wishing a wicked winter on us, but we do need some precipitation.

There are ways to prepare your vehicle by making sure you have basic safety items checked:  windshield wipers, having enough gas, good tires and a general well-being check for your vehicle.

Windshield wipers are an obvious safety item but sometimes they just wear out.

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You know when you try and use them and the streak is right where you need to see out your windshield.  Wipers should be changed two times per year to be effective.  You can choose heavy duty winter blades which work nicely in heavy weather.

Gas is one of those things you can’t do without if you want to drive.  However, you should always keep at least a quarter of a tank and use dry gas occasionally.  The dry gas dries out the water in the tank to avoid freezing in the cold.

Tires are very important… obviously!  In all seriousness, you need a lot of tread all the time, but especially in the winter – it’ll help you stop in a timely manner.

A well-being check is really just that.  Bring your car in for service and make sure all your fluids are checked (i.e. antifreeze, washer fluid and oil), tire pressure, brakes, which includes pads and rotors.

Remember don’t speed in heavy weather – slow will get you where you need to go!

However, should an accident happen, Allston Collision Center will be here to repair your vehicle to pre-accident condition.  You can find many photos here on our website allstoncollisioncenter.com.  The photos will show our work and, of course, you can find references at Yelp and Google.

You can always call or stop by for guidance, information regarding our services, an appraisal or any question you may have.  Our staff is here to assist you in the process.

AND REMEMBER WINTER IS COMING…….

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