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How to install a child safety seat

Learning how to install a child car seat is the key to keeping your little one safe on the road. Whether you lost the original instructions or bought a child seat that didn't include them, you will follow the same steps. Start with the base, which supports the seat. Place the base behind the driver's side or passenger's side in the backseat. Move the seat belt through the latch, making sure that is is smooth and doesn't have any twists or kinks. You can then shut the buckle and lock the belt. Some car seats now…

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How to Make a Winter Survival Kit

When you drive around during the winter, you need to be ready for anything. Among other things, this means having a good survival kit that should at least include the following items:

  • LED Flashlights: Try to have a least a couple of these on hand at all times. Stock some extra batteries as well.
  • Jumper Cables: You should always keep a pair of jumper cables in your car, even during the spring and summer. Take some time to learn how to jump a car battery if you don't already know how.
  • A Blanket and a Change of Clothes: While…
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Towing Guide From Dallas Collision Center

If you're like most people in Dallas, TX, you don't know too much about towing. You might think that all towing services are created equal, or that towing is a simple process that anyone can do. However, nothing could be further from the truth! Towing is a complex process that should only be handled by professionals.

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Why Spring Is Car Care Season

As days get longer and the weather in Dallas, TX gets warmer, it’s time to take stock of any damage to your vehicle’s exterior from salt, grit, and icy weather. Here at some tips from Dallas Collision Center to make sure your car is springtime ready. 

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How to Avoid a Tire Blowout

A tire blowout sounds like a scary thing, and it certainly can be. Tire blowouts can cause car accidents here in Dallas, TX, and out on the open road. The team at Dallas Collision Center would like to share some tips on how this can be avoided.

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A Quick Look at Vehicle Safety Ratings

You've heard of the IIHS and NHTSA, and you've seen their vehicle safety ratings in vehicle ads. What's the actual meaning of these ratings? How do people come up with such ratings? Our Dallas, TX Dallas Collision Center team has the answers. Read on.

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