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When you turn on your windshield wipers, do you hear a chattering sound or notice that the blades are leaving streaks across the glass or missing some spots completely? Getting your windshield wiper blades replaced as needed is vital to having clear visibility on the road, especially during rain and sleet.

Your windshield wiper blades are constantly exposed to weather and sunlight, eventually causing their rubber content to become brittle and inflexible. This results in streaking and blurry spots remaining on your windshield when you turn your wipers on.  

No one wants a vehicle that smells bad. It is unpleasant for the truck owner and for the passengers that are riding along in the vehicle. In order to keep your model smelling fresh, it takes prevention and good cleaning techniques.

To keep your vehicle smelling fresh, it is important to keep it clean. Vacuum and dust your model on a regular basis. Make sure to clean up any spilled liquids as quickly as possible. Spilled liquids can leave nasty smells in the car long after they dry out. 

There are so many things that you can do to prevent blowouts. One important thing to look at are the factors that can contribute to the possibility of a blowout in your tires. One of the largest factors is how you drive as well as the road you drive on.

One of the ways that you can avoid blowouts is watch out for different things on the road that can puncture your tires. Among the things you have to look out for are potholes and rocks. These can cause major damage to your tires, which can result in a blowout…

Ruxer Truck Center has always worked to provide everything you need to be a happy and smart driver. This is the reason we take the time to do things like offer you a quick guide on how to handle a collision, though we hope you never need this information. You've driven long enough to know that being prepared for a collision is smart, so consider the following tips:

• You need to assess injuries as soon as you can.
• Call for medical assistance and the police.
• Move your vehicle to a safe location, if needed.
• Call your insurance company to…

Sunny days are beautiful, but sun in your eyes in dangerous. Ruxer Truck Center wants to help you stay safe as you drive around in your vehicle. Here are tips to help you deal with very bright glare.

Two simple tips are to use your car's sun visors and wear polarized sunglasses. Sometimes the simplest tricks work wonders. Also make sure your windshield is clean before hitting the road, and that includes also cleaning the inside.  

As soon as you see that your vehicle is overheating, you need to pull over to a safe location until it's cool enough to drive. While Ruxer Truck Center can examine your vehicle, there are a few reasons why it could get too hot.

Perhaps the most common reason as to why you're experiencing overheating issues is that there's a leak in your coolant system. The leak could be anywhere from one of the hoses to directly from your radiator. You'll usually see coolant on the ground if there's a leak. 

Sadly, there's been an uptick in bicyclist deaths in recent years. Sharing the road with slower, smaller vehicles can sometimes be an annoyance, but there are strategies for driving on the road safely with traffic of the two-wheeled variety.

Your powers of observation are the most valuable tool for keeping you and those around you safe on the road. Always be cautious making turns and come to a complete stop at a red light before making a turn. Never assume a way is clear, as it's easy to pass over bicyclists with a glance.  

Want to make sure that your car always smells good? Then you should get your car detailed. You can vacuum your car, add a charcoal air freshener, or even add some baking soda under the seat. One of the problems with odors in your vehicle is that they can get stuck in your fabric. While vacuuming can get rid of that, you may not be able to get out smoke and old food smells. If you do eat in your car, then it’s important to take out the bag and throw it away.

Leaving stuff in your car will…

The crew at Ruxer Truck Center like to take opportunities to help car buyers to protect their investment with helpful advice. Today, we talk about tips to protecting your vehicle from salt corrosion.

The salt from the road is supposed to be melting snow and ice, but when it comes in contact with your vehicle, it does far more. That salt has the ability to damage the protective finish on your vehicle, promote rust, and even cause mechanical failures near the undercarriage. 

When winter weather hits, it's important to have your vehicle ready for the cold, snow, and ice. But what can you do to be prepared? Our team here at Ruxer Truck Center understand the importance of performing maintenance on your vehicle to help keep you safe in the winter.

The wiper blades on your vehicle may not work as well in the winter. The summer wiper blades on your car are designed with a lightweight frame and a thin layer of rubber to keep your windshields clear of rain.