Get Ready for Winter Driving

The Northwoods is no stranger to Winter and Winter driving. However, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on reminders and tips for getting through the changing seasons safely. The National Safety Council lays out the steps to staying safe on the road.

 

Prepare Your Car for Winter

Test your battery.
Make sure the cooling system is …

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Prepare Your Car for Winter

There is much to prepare for during the Winter season. Making sure your car is ready is a key component of the changing season. Allstate lists the steps to take to ensure your car’s safety.

Get a Tune-Up

Start by popping the hood to check the wiper fluid level. Check the owner’s manual to be sure you’re …

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Halloween Safety Tips

Soon the streets will be filled with ghouls and goblins alike! With this spooky season, drivers and pedestrians need to be extra cautious on the roads with trick-0r-treaters and witches flying about.

Safety Tips for Drivers

Be alert for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Slow down and continue to scan the road in areas where they are likely to …

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Paintless Dent Repair: What Is It and Is It Worth It?

You want your car’s appearance to be at its best, not covered in dings and indents. If the paint has remained intact, paintless dent repair may be for you! Gerber Collision & Glass dives into what paintless dent repair is, and how it works.

How Does Paintless Dent Repair Work?

With paintless dent repair, the goal is …

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Five Tips for Driving During Deer Season

With Fall just around the corner, it won’t be long before deer season arrives. This brings a greater risk of getting into a deer-related accident. Below are some helpful tips from Allstate to keep you safe on the road.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

It’s important to pay close attention to what’s around you — including deer …

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How to Avoid the Most Common Types of Car Accidents

Accidents happen every day. It’s important to know the most common types of accidents so that we can be informed, and make sure we are able to avoid them. Travelers has compiled a great list to help keep drivers safe and aware on the road.

Rear-end Collisions

Keep your distance. Drive far enough behind …

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Boating Safety Courses in Wisconsin

Many of us dream of lazy days out on the water. Or perhaps you’re more a speed demon and would rather jump waves on your Jet Ski. Either way, you need to know the rules and regulations of the water. Wisconsin DNR has some great information as well as classes, so you are more knowledgeable …

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What To Do If You See a Fawn

Summer is a time for exploring, whether that’s on the road, on the water, or on the trail, there is adventure! As you’re enjoying the great outdoors you’re sure to find some wildlife in the Northwoods. But what do you do if you find a white-tailed fawn all alone in the woods? Wisconsin Department of …

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