Prom and graduation are some of the most memorable events in the high school career. Sadly, the memories for students in this year’s graduating class will be very different. The special night that was supposed to be complete with fancy dress and dancing, was probably spent at home with the parents. Stolen from the class of 2020 was that special moment when you proudly step onto a stage, in the presence of family and friends, and ...
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Industry Spotlight: Q&A With Jody DeVere of AskPatty Published Fri June 24, 2016 This week, Meineke chats with Jody DeVere, an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and spokesperson for the automotive industry on the women’s market. As the CEO of AskPatty.com, she wears many hats- marketing to women expert, automotive journalist, car care expert and safety spokesperson- but her main goal is to ...
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2019 was a year of explosive growth of video on social media – visual content is king, and if your visual content isn’t moving, it should be. Views of branded video content have increased by 258% on Facebook and by 99% on YouTube. As we know, women are very active on social media, making up the majority of Facebook and Instagram users, and women use other platforms like Twitter and YouTube differently from men – men ...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of 2020 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ vehicles.
The latest findings show 64 cars and SUVs qualified for a safety award. The organization uses criteria to determine how safe the vehicles are based on protection of people inside the vehicle and pedestrians.
The institute evaluates vehicles in six areas, measuring how they stand up in a crash. The study also ...
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Of the many great things about summertime, few match the fun of a family road trip. Before you hook up that new boat or camper, or hit the road with your family or friends in your car, SUV, pickup, or RV, take the time to review these summer travel safety tips. Prevention and planning may take a little time up front, but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway ...
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – if you’re due for vehicle maintenance, don't put it off. Find an AskPatty Certified Female Friendly service provider today.
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If you happen to get stranded in wintry conditions, don’t panic, and stay in your vehicle. Run the engine if you can in short periods to keep warm. You are much more likely to find help if you stay with your vehicle than if you wander off on your own.
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If you’re planning a longer trip, make sure that others know where you’re going, and when you plan to arrive, as well as the route you’ll take. If you break down or have an accident along the way, you'll want trusted loved ones to know where to start looking for you.
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Winter tires are made of softer rubber than summer or all-season tires. They stand up to the cold much better, and will grip the road well on the coldest of days.
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If you don’t already have a car emergency kit, now is the time to pack one. Non-perishable food, bottled water, flares or lights, tools, and provisions to keep warm are essential. Check out the full list below.
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