Archive for March, 2007

Emergency Auto Assistance: Car Jacking Reversed

Needless to say, a car jacking is a violent and dangerous crime. Oftentimes such an incident results in injury of death. This time, however, the victims were rewarded with a new car. A woman going back and forth from her house placing her children in the car was interrupted when a car jacker jumped into […]

Road Service: Clean Cars Save You Money

What makes a car “washable” and why does it matter to the consumer? Primarily, it is the savings represented by car designs that result in less corrosion. The Saturn Aura was voted the deserving recipient of International Carwash Association’s Most Washable Car 2007 . “The honor is a critical distinction in the car care industry […]

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Auto Roadside Assistance Destination of the Day

For family fun or for business, the Grand American Hotel pampers you from the heart of the American West. “The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, is aptly named because of its large public areas and spacious guest rooms, all decorated in a lovely Old World style while offering contemporary conveniences. The hotel’s […]

Emergency Auto Assistance: Go Green or Pay Up in Canada

Well if you are a Canadian citizen who doesn’t take to going green naturally or easily, or willingly for that matter, your government has financial lessons that they want to impart to encourage you willing participation. “The Canadian government’s new proposed budget includes both a $2,000 incentive for buying fuel efficient vehicles like hybrids and […]

Mapquest’s Handy Road Service for the Lost

You know he is going to get lost. He doesn’t think about getting lost, and you are starting another trip without up to date maps. Not to worry. Mapquest’s “send to cell” service can provide a helpful road service from your cell. You can now get the directions from MapQuest before you leave home and […]

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Auto Roadside Assistance Service Destination of the Day

When everyone else is sweltering at the beach, you could be in the elegant embrace of cool pine scented breezes at 8,000 feet at the Stein Eriksen Lodge. “Located slopeside at the posh Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, the Stein Eriksen Lodge embodies the luxe ambiance for which the resort is famous. The […]

Emergency Road Assistance: Stretching Your Gas Mileage

Summer is coming and warm weather makes a long drive in the country very attractive. You can make sure these spring road trips don’t impact your gas budget drastically by taking the necessary steps to insure that your vehicle is tuned up and at peak performance so that you can obtain your best gas mileage. […]

Road Service News: Car Thieves in Canada

Beware if you are traveling in Canada. Unfortunately the road service truck hauling your car down the road might be taking it to a freighter destined for overseas. Giro got the bad news three hours after parking in a Montreal hotel’s garage. He noticed he had forgotten his reading glasses and went to retrieve them […]

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Auto Roadside Assistance Service Destination of the Day

Amangani is Shoshone for ‘peaceful home’ and elegantly lives up to it’s name. Not a time for business, but for deep relaxation, the Amagani holds adventure and serenity in perfect balance. “Perched above the valley of Jackson Hole in Wyoming and within easy distance of two national parks and millions of acres of national forestland, […]

Road Service News

Years ago it was not unusual to see a private citizen throw a chain around a bumper of a stalled vehicle and tow it home or to the gas station. Obviously that is no longer an option and it never was a safe one. Towing today’s various classes of vehicles requires a good deal more […]

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