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Yokohama Tire Corporation Donates Bicycles to Local Boys & Girls Club
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 27th, 2017 8:00am
At a recent national sales meeting in Newport Beach, California, Yokohama Tires decided to surprise its attendees with new bikes. Each of the bikes were donated to Orange County Boys and Girls Club.
There were 12 bikes total and each one was assembled by Yokohama executives, sales teams and corporate employees. The 20-inch Huffy bikes were part of a team-building exercise that capped the four-day event at the Fairmont Newport ...
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Share the Road Safely: AskPatty offers 10 #BackToSchool #Safety Tips
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Sep 7th, 2016 12:01pm
More school-age pedestrians are killed during the hour before and after school than any other time of day, according to NHTSA. In fact, SafeRoutesInfo.org reports that more children are hit by cars near school than at any other location.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in fall 2016, approximately 50.4 million students will attend public elementary and secondary schools. And upcoming high school ...
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Tire Review: AskPatty.com, CAARMO partner on Telematics Solution
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Sep 1st, 2016 3:55pmTire Review: AskPatty.com, CAARMO partner on Telematics Solution ... Read More!
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Why Pirelli has gone "white glove" and you should too
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Aug 3rd, 2016 10:05amWhy Pirelli has gone "white glove" and you should too ... Read More!
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OTHER VOICES: Women in auto, tire industries: What's really happening?
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 29th, 2016 11:32amccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Despite the prominence of leadership roles, women hold about 25 percent of jobs in the motor vehicle and parts industry as of late 2014.” And according to an Equal Opportunity Commission report, “Women made up just under 21 percent of employees in car manufacturing in the United States, and 16 percent of executives and senior management.” ... Read More!
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Be a Sweetheart and Save a Life: 13 Tips for Driving Safely with the Family on Snow and Ice
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Feb 8th, 2016 5:11pmPlanning a romantic date with your Valentine? Unless you've traded in your car for a snowmobile, you should be prepared for whatever the season throws at you (or piles on top of you). As always, make sure your car is winterized and ready for the weather. Depending upon where you drive, you may consider installing winter tires; if not, at least be sure you've got the correct chains for your tires. If you haven't already, schedule a ...
Holiday Travel Tips from Nexen Tire and AskPatty
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Dec 7th, 2015 8:47amNow that the Thanksgiving holiday weekend has passed and the year-end holidays are upon us, it's peak season for family winter road trips. Whether you're taking off for a fun vacation in the snow, or just to visit loved ones and friends near and far, if your family is hitting the road, getting your vehicle ready for a safe trip needs to be on your list of things to do. Before you hit the road, be sure you've prepared yourself, your ...
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12 Winter Tire and Driving Safety Tips from AskPatty and NEXEN Tire
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Oct 30th, 2015 12:52pmSo, winter is approaching and Jack Frost will soon begin making guest appearances across the country, bringing rain, sleet, and snow to the West; and snowstorms in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. Accidents caused by winter weather result in 150,000 injuries and 2,000 deaths each year, on average, according to a study by the Federal Highway Administration. Because severe winter weather can make driving treacherous, AskPatty has ...
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AskPatty.com, Inc Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Oct 8th, 2015 10:20amWhen Thousand Oaks motorists need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get, and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control, and anti-lock brake systems. If you can’t afford to replace all four tires at once, you should at least replace two on the same axle. New tires should ...
Auto Videos for Thousand Oaks Drivers: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Sep 23rd, 2015 8:30amRepair or Replace? That’s a question Thousand Oaks car owners ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be ...
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