Late-Autumn Tire Wear: How Seasonal Road Debris Can Lead to Alignment and Suspension Damage
Late autumn in Montana brings a mix of chilly mornings, early darkness, and a whole lot of road debris that tends to sneak up on drivers. By the time October rolls into November, the roads start collecting everything the changing season shakes loose. Branches fall...
How Cold Weather Affects Your Car’s Safety Sensors (ADAS Explained)
Modern vehicles rely on advanced safety systems more than ever before, and during Montana's long winters, those systems are often pushed to their limits. Features like lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring all...
Winter Tire Myths That Put Montana Drivers at Risk
Every year as the weather cools down and the early signs of winter start showing up across Montana, drivers begin talking about winter tires. Some swear by them, some refuse to invest in them, and others are caught somewhere in the middle, wondering if they really...
Why Windshield Chips Spread Faster in Cold Weather: Montana Driver’s Guide
There's never a convenient time to discover a chip in your windshield, but something about October in Montana seems to make them appear - and grow - faster than any of us expect. You might notice a tiny pebble hit the glass during a morning commute, shrug it off, and...
The Hidden Dangers of Black Ice: Preparing Your Car for Montana’s Early Winter Roads
Montana drivers start to feel winter long before the first real snowstorm shows up. October brings those chilly mornings, the surprise overnight freeze, and the kind of unpredictable weather that makes black ice one of the earliest and most dangerous hazards of the...
Fall Maintenance Checklist: Prevent Collisions Before Montana’s Rainy Season
Montana’s seasons are dramatic, and while we might be famous for snowy winters, fall brings its own challenges. Shorter days, cooler nights, falling leaves, and the first rainy spells can turn an ordinary drive into something a lot more unpredictable. As a collision...
Deer Collision Awareness: Why Fall Brings the Highest Risk in Montana
If you’ve lived in Montana long enough, you probably already know the nervous glance you give to the side of the road at dusk. You’re not imagining it—those flickers of movement in your headlights really are deer, and this time of year they’re more active than ever....
End-of-Summer Sun Damage: How UV Rays Impact Car Paint and Interiors
Montana summers are something special. The long days, clear skies, and wide-open roads practically beg for a drive. But as much as we love the sunshine, our vehicles don’t always appreciate it the same way we do. By the time August winds down, the sun has been beating...
Wildfire Season and Your Car: Protecting Paint and Air Systems from Smoke & Ash
If you’ve lived in Montana for any length of time, you know that late summer often brings something besides warm evenings and camping trips: wildfire season. Even if the flames are miles away, the smoke and ash can drift across towns and highways, leaving...
Back-to-School Driving Safety: How to Prevent Collisions Near Schools
The start of a new school year always brings a mix of excitement and chaos. Parents are juggling new schedules, kids are adjusting to classes, and the roads around schools suddenly feel like a whole different world. If you’ve ever driven past a school zone in the...
