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Popping a tire on the highway occurs when you least expect it to. It is often shocking and sudden and appears difficult to deal with at the moment. However, there are simple steps to keep in mind whenever you blow a tire.

Summer brings heat, and very few vehicles can go unscathed in extreme heat. Whether you live in an area with extreme heat all summer long or only experience the heat for a day or two, your car can sustain damage. Here are tips to ensure your vehicle remains durable and healthy for the summer season.

Extreme weather is inevitable, even if it doesn't happen often. Whether you are here around Dallas or in a nearby hot state, your vehicle is bound to deal with extreme temperatures sooner or later. That is, it is important to keep these tips in mind.

Cleaning your car is not about making it shiny; it's about ensuring it remains healthy for years. Cleaning prevents the excessive build-up of dirt, grime, and dust, all things that can affect your vehicle's components and durability when you need your vehicle most.

At Dallas Collision Center, we want you to be ready for anything that might happen while traveling. One way to prepare for being stranded on the side of the road is to have an emergency kit in your car.

An emergency kit should have warm clothes, a bottle of water and nonperishable food such as granola bars that can provide a high level of calories without taking up a lot of space. You'll also want to include a flashlight, emergency radio and a phone as well as batteries or a charger to keep them powered up.

Hydroplaning occurs when you lose control over your car while driving on wet roadways in Dallas or elsewhere. At Dallas Collision Center, we'd like to take a moment to help you understand how to avoid hydroplaning and minimize your risk of an accident.

First, you should lower your speed while traveling on any road that is covered by any amount of water. This is because you can't judge how deep it is until your car actually goes through it. Therefore, what might seem like an innocent puddle might actually be several feet deep, which could wash your car…

If you believe your car's battery is going bad, there are some things you can do to test it. If you need a new battery, head to Dallas Collision Center in Dallas, TX for a compatible replacement.

Start by visually inspecting the battery to look for corrosion on the cable connections and battery terminals. 

Headlight restoration is a reality simple DIY job. You can start off the restoration by giving your headlights a good cleaning.  You need warm water and soap. Clean the headlights and then dry it off with a cloth. You have to tape off the area in order to avoid damage to the surrounding areas. 

Accidents can happen—and when they do, you need to be ready. Well, there’s nothing that can prepare you and your vehicle better for all the potential "what ifs” on the road like our collision center does. And that’s where Dallas Collision Center comes in.

Collisions are a part of daily driving. They come out of nowhere and can, at best, leave you with thousands of dollars of damage. It is very easy to panic after a collision and easy to make the wrong choices in the heat of the moment. Here is what you should do after a collision.