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Medal of Honor Day, observed annually on March 25, honors the bravery and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. The date commemorates the first Medal of Honor presentations in 1863 during the Civil War. It serves as a day of reflection and gratitude for the extraordinary courage and service of those who have received the nation's highest military honor.
Of course there are plenty of Grandmas who still crush it when it comes to cooking. For some of us though, we must remember...
The forecast for this weekend is sunny with a highs of 72 Saturday and Sunday. Unplug the X-Box, huddle with the family unit and plan a Fun Mission outdoors!
St. Patrick’s Day is all about good cheer, great company, and a whole lot of green! Whether you're dancing to lively fiddle tunes, enjoying delicious corned beef and cabbage, or just soaking in the festive spirit, it's a day to celebrate responsibly. If you're raising a pint, be sure to plan ahead—designate a driver, call a ride, or stay put and enjoy the party safely. After all, the luck of the Irish is best enjoyed when everyone gets home safe and sound! 🍀
Ensuring young passengers have the best protection in on the road is critical for their safety, as children are more vulnerable to injuries in crashes due to their smaller size and developing bodies. Properly installed car seats, booster seats, and seat belts designed for their age, weight, and height significantly reduce the risk of severe injury or death. Following manufacturer guidelines and state laws, as well as keeping children in rear-facing seats as long as possible, ensures optimal protection. Regularly checking for recalls and proper installation further enhances safety, giving you peace of mind on the road. Have a safe weekend!
Don't stop, Don't give up, Keep fighting! And have a marvelous weekend!
This poignant story weaves together the restoration of a timeless classic car and the enduring memory of a farmer's son who never returned from war.
A 1961 Corvette Tribute to a Fallen Soldier
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This 1961 Corvette honors history, preserves our legacy and celebrates the American dream. It's a modern take on honoring the past.
After a collision repair, it is crucial that ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) sensors are accurately calibrated to ensure they function as intended. Even minor misalignments can lead to faulty readings, potentially compromising safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, drivers must not only understand how these ADAS features operate but also recognize their limitations. These systems are designed to assist—not replace—attentive driving, and over-reliance or misunderstanding of their capabilities can lead to unsafe situations. Proper calibration and driver awareness are key to maximizing the safety benefits of ADAS technology.
Someone was not paying attention in "Produce Identification" class. These are nanners, right? Have a safe, relaxing weekend. And Za!🍕
If you are, or have ever been a fan of the two seat roadster manual transmission super fun to drive sports car thing, this should be interesting.
Rumor: Dodge Wants to Do a Cheap, Hardcore Sports Car
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Want a $30k mini-Viper? Dodge’s CEO wants to do one, but won’t compromise on performance
Chocolates, flowers and all the rest, hugs and kisses are still the best!
Suppliers that provide us with the tools for collision repair excellence are essential to our process, and Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is a trusted leader in the industry. Their top-quality paints and coatings ensure durability, precision, and a flawless finish. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to innovation, Sherwin-Williams delivers refinishing solutions that enhance efficiency and performance in every repair. Their extensive color matching system and advanced formulations make them a go-to choice for professionals who demand excellence. We’re proud to work with Sherwin-Williams to bring our customers the best in automotive refinishing!
We only do mechanical repairs as part of an overall collision repair order. We do not do mechanical only repairs. This video shows the kinds of things mechanical shops and dealership repair shops have to deal with. If you know anything about motorized vehicles you'll find these clips fascinating, humorous and in some cases disturbing. Have an unusually awesome weekend! And some Za! 🍕
Friday Funnies! The forecast for this weekend is mild temps, good for outdoor activities. Have a safe and fun weekend!
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the semiconductor industry, leading to a global shortage of chips essential for modern vehicles, which heavily rely on these components for everything from engine management to safety features. This shortage curtailed production across major automakers, resulting in decreased availability of new cars and, consequently, higher prices due to the supply-demand imbalance. The scarcity of new vehicles pushed more consumers towards the used car market, driving up used car prices as well. This article from Motortrend highlights good values in previously owned vehicles under $20K.
Best Used Cars Under $20,000 For 2025: Practical Picks
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Shoppers with $20,000 to spend on a used car can choose from an excellent selection of high-quality, practical, and reliable vehicles.
Driving distracted is one of the leading causes of accidents, posing serious dangers to drivers, passengers, and others on the road. When a driver diverts their attention from the task of driving—whether due to texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio—they significantly reduce their ability to react to sudden changes, such as a pedestrian crossing, a vehicle braking, or unexpected road hazards. Even a brief glance away from the road can have catastrophic consequences, as a vehicle traveling at 55 mph covers the length of a football field in just five seconds. Distracted driving not only endangers the driver but also puts everyone around them at risk, often leading to injuries, fatalities, and lasting trauma that could have been avoided if the driver had paid full attention on the road. We hope everyone got through the winter weather without incident. Have a safe and relaxing weekend.
❄️ Winter Driving Tips ❄️
It looks like we may be in for some wintery weather next week. If you came to Charleston from an area of the country where winter conditions are common you have experience. For Low Country natives and those who don't have experience with such things driving on icy roads, trying to navigate the roadways can be especially dangerous. The best thing is to plan ahead so you do not need to travel. Here are some tips if you do;
Driving in snow or freezing rain can be dangerous, especially for those unfamiliar with such conditions. Here are essential tips:
1) Drive Slowly: Reduce your speed significantly, as traction is greatly reduced on icy or snowy roads.
2) Increase Following Distance: Leave 5–6 seconds (or more) of space between your car and the vehicle ahead to allow for longer stopping distances.
3) Avoid Sudden Movements: Accelerate, brake, and steer gently to avoid losing traction.
4) Use Your Headlights: Even during the day, turn on your headlights to increase visibility for yourself and others.
5) Know Your Brakes: If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), press the brake pedal firmly and hold. If not, pump the brakes gently to prevent skidding.
6) Beware of Black Ice: Shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses freeze faster. Approach these areas with caution.
7) Don’t Rely Solely on All-Wheel Drive: While helpful for traction, AWD does not improve braking or cornering on ice or snow.
8 ) Stay Calm if Skidding: If your vehicle begins to skid, turn the steering wheel gently in the direction of the skid to regain control. DO NOT SLAM ON THE BRAKES.
9) Keep Your Gas Tank Full: This prevents condensation in the tank and ensures you won’t run out of fuel if stuck in traffic or stranded.
10) Carry Emergency Supplies: Include a snow scraper, blanket, flashlight, water, snacks, and a fully charged phone.
11) Avoid Hills If Possible: Hills can be tricky; ascending may cause wheels to spin, and descending increases stopping difficulty.
12) Stay Home if Unsure: If conditions are severe and you’re inexperienced, avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
These steps can help mitigate risks and keep you safer on wintry roads.
Have a safe and warm weekend.❄️🌨
While some of us enjoy wrenching on our vehicles, some issues, such as electrical work can get complicated. Improper repairs can cause issues throughout the system. But if you have DIY in your genes, this run down from Motortrends outlines the equipment you'll need. There is also a more detailed description of how to set up and use a multimeter, an essential tool for electrical repairs of all kinds.
Essential Tools and Equipment for Auto-Electrical Work: A DIY Guide - Automotive Megatrends
www.automotivemegatrends.com
Embarking on auto-electrical work can be a rewarding and cost-saving endeavour, especially for those who enjoy understanding their vehicle's inner workings.
We hope all of your travels on the roadways in the new year are without incident. But, if it doesn't work out that way there is one name you need to remember. Have a safe, warm and relaxing weekend!
It's the first weekend of the new year! So have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
Have a safe, happy and prosperous New Year!
From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas!
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”
Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. And remember the reason for the season!
Many of us older Americans often express gratitude for having grown up in what we view as simpler times, when life felt less rushed and communities were more closely knit. We fondly recall an era without the constant presence of digital distractions, where face-to-face conversations, handwritten letters, and leisurely family dinners were the norm. For us, these memories represent a time of stronger personal connections, less societal complexity, and a slower pace of life that allowed us to focus on what truly mattered, friends and family. Have an exceptional weekend!