Never risk parking in illegal parking zones, as it is unlawful and can cause you to incur hefty towing fees.

What to Do If Your Car Gets Towed

Often times in busy or crowded areas, available parking space is not easy to find. This leads many drivers to give into the temptation to park illegally or park past the time allotted on the parking space sign. Usually you will get nothing more than a ticket for these infractions, but in other cases, it could lead to your car getting towed. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re wondering what to do if your car gets towed, and we have some answers.

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One of the most important things to remember when your vehicle starts to skid is to not panic.

What to Do If Your Car Slides on Ice

Every driver living in a cold weather climate that experiences harsh winters has had it happen. You’re driving down the road when your vehicle hits a patch of ice and starts to slide. What do you do? Some drivers handle it better than others, but we want everyone to know how to keep themselves safe on the road. So, read on to learn what to do if your car slides on ice.

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The grid lines on Mazda’s backup camera help you measure distances between your rear bumper and obstructive obstacles.

Guide Lines on Mazda Backup Camera Explained

Although you might find that many vehicle features are nice amenities that you could live without, many drivers find that once they drive a vehicle with a rearview camera, it’s tough to go back to one without it. Backup cameras can make backing out of your driveway or parking spot easy, and help you avoid obstacles that you might have otherwise not seen. The rearview camera found on Mazda models like the Mazda 3 has a series of lines to assist you, so in order to use the camera probably, you’ll want to have the guide lines on the Mazda backup camera explained to you.

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Even something as simple as remembering to lock your doors can be a helpful tip for drivers no in the habit of doing so.

Tips to Keep Your Car From Being Stolen

Of course, nobody expects their vehicle to get stolen. You might live in a nice neighborhood, but these types of things do happen. In fact, according to Mazda, a vehicle is stolen every 26 seconds in the U.S., which comes out to roughly 3,323 vehicles stolen in every 24-hour day. Don’t take a chance. Read our tips to keep your car from being stolen and be safe out there on the road.

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