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5 Reasons Why Getting Stuck In Wilmington, DE is Best Solved by Waze

5 Reasons Why Getting Stuck In Wilmington, DE is Best Solved by Waze

Never Get Stuck In Wilmington, DE Traffic AgainThere’s a free cell phone application allowing you to receive traffic reports in Wilmington, Delaware that are generated from fellow users. The program works on both Iphone and Droid phones and is an absolute game changer when it comes to knowing what’s happening down the road. The software is called Waze and it draws its power from a large and ever growing group of users. These users share what see at their location which in turn helps you become instantly aware of any hazard that may arise. Local radio is a good source for avoiding traffic but can they warn you when there’s tire rubber lying in middle of the road? This system is so powerful that it will warn you of impending rain. You’ll have time to roll up our windows and turn you headlights on before it hits. It’s this by the second information that makes Waze the most valuable phone apps for your automotive driving experi ... read more

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The Top Car Emergency Kit Items

The Top Car Emergency Kit Items

Having an car emergency kit is often one of those details that people don’t think about– until the moment when they need them. Additionally, being enrolled in a roadside assistance program might give drivers a sense of security that results in the false belief that they don’t need a car emergency kit. The truth is, emergencies can happen anywhere– and that includes remote areas without cell phone reception. When that situation occurs, a car emergency kit can be a lifesaver. Below we will discuss some tips regarding the best items for your car emergency kit: Cell Phone Fully charged cell phone. Of course, this likely won’t be in your actual kit but should be with you in the car at all times– especially on a long road trip. Consider investing in a car charger. Did you know that you can charge your phone from your car battery without draining it? Your phone is too small to have much of an impact the batterie ... read more

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Will Deer Whistles Work?

Will Deer Whistles Work?

Ever hit a deer? If no, consider yourself lucky. If you have, it’s unsettling. In an effort to avoid them, many drivers install deer whistles on their car bumpers. Read on to understand if they actually work. Electronic and Air Velocity Types Non electronic uses air pressure used by your cars forward motion Air velocity whistles are the most common and are based on the premise that air circulating through them will produce a high-pitched frequency that causes animals such as deer to stop moving. Electronic whistles are designed to produce both a sonic and an ultrasonic wave that results in the same reaction. Both types are attached to the front bumper of a car and do not require any special tools to install them. Will Deer Whistles Work? – No Peter Scheifele, the director of bioacoustics research at the Natio ... read more

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The Top 5 Most Helpful Car Apps

The Top 5 Most Helpful Car Apps

After hours of scouring the net we have uncovered the top 5 apps for yoru car that will help you while driving. These application most popular available and the most useful. Gas Prices: GasBuddyAvailable On: Android, Apple, Windows, and Blackberry GasBuddy is a gas station locating app that finds the cheapest gas stations based on your location. You can also look gas prices up by city including Wilmington. They give you the options to look at it in a list format or a map format, and the best part is that it can be used on all smartphone platforms. Check out their gas prices page. They provide daily statistics per state and major city. The information is very ... read more

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The Ultimate Car Survival Kit

The Ultimate Car Survival Kit

If you have not found yourself stranded on the side of the road this winter, consider yourself lucky. Unfortunately, we are only half way through the cold months and a winter-related breakdown is still a very real possibility. Prepare yourself by creating the ultimate car survival kit for your trunk. Here are some things to include: Items To Include In Your Car Survival Kit Flashlight Freeplay Kito is one of the more durable flashlights on the market. Not only can a flashlight come in handy to assess a problem under the hood when stranded on the side of the road, but it can also be used to flag passing motorists in the event of an emergency. Consider purchasing a flashlight that can be charged using the 12V cigarette lighter socket, or a hand crank model. Don’t bother with batteries. Your car goes through extreme temperature throughout the year and that wreaks ha ... read more

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