Be good to your tires and they'll be good to you!

Dear Readers, 

Next time you're at the gas station, check the wear on your tires to make sure everything is in good shape. You made need to adjust your air pressure, have them rotated, or even have them replaced.

Since the roads are incredibly hellish, be sure to check up on your tires and stay safe! 

Game Day Prep

It appears that Morpheus has exited the Matrix to join us for Game Day! Don't worry folks, he'll be leaving our precious Kia's safely here in the 21st century. Be sure to tune in for the official game day commercial!

January is Get Organized Month!

Once you’ve cleaned out your car, get started on the fun part: arranging everything that rightfully belongs in your car at all times. Feel free to add any personal “must-have” items to our list but use discretion! Keeping your car clutter-free helps improve your gas mileage and tire wear which will save you money every mile you travel.

Don’t forget these key items:

Proof of insurance, copy of registration
Pen and pad of paper
Cell phone charger
Vehicle owner's manual
Tire gauge
Trash holder or bag

For emergencies:
Disposable camera
Kit with jumper cables, tire patch, flares
Spare tire and jack
Supply of nonperishable food and water
Jacket, hat and blanket
First aid kit
Spare change

Everything else is a judgment call, but we prefer to keep tissues and hand sanitizer in the vehicle. DVDs, toys and road-trip activities are a necessity for many families—just don't store more than you really need, and stick to soft toys whenever possible.

Throwback Thursday: 2007

Dear Readers,

It's always fun to take a walk down memory lane; especially when entering a new year!

For our first blog post of 2014 and in honor of Throwback Thursday, we take a look at life 7 years ago today:

Inventor and technological mastermind Steve Jobs (RIP) had just launched the first iPhone to the world. Since then over 400 million iPhones have been sold! Whether or not you're an avid Apple user, Jobs' advancement of personal technology revolutionized day-to-day communication.

As you step out of your vehicle and into the next 356 days of 2014 take the time to appreciate the creativity and innovation of those around you. Who knows, you may see something that inspires you to design something yourself!

- The Commonwealth Motors Team