When to Put On Winter Tires
Winter is right around the corner. In the Hamilton and surrounding areas, when the temperature begins to dip, it’s common to have a first frost around the Thanksgiving mark. That’s also the time that most …
Safety
Current Regulations for Child Car Seats in Ontario
It’s important, for a child’s safety, to understand the various rules and regulations that are set in place by the government of Ontario regarding the recommended and proper uses of child car seats. Choosing the …
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5 Steps to Take After Witnessing an Accident
An accident on the road can be scary to watch, especially if you’re unsure whether anyone is hurt. While it can be an overwhelming time, some significant actions must be taken to make sure that …
Ontario’s New Distracted Driving Laws (Stay Focused in 2019)
In Ontario, distracted driving laws have been in place for many years to help keep drivers focused on the road and reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers not paying attention while behind the …
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Keeping Your Child Safe in Your Car this Summer
The arrival of summer means family outings, long car rides and vacations. And while summer is a lot of fun, it also brings a lot of heat, especially inside a vehicle. On an average summer …
Keeping Pets Safe in Cars
Taking your furry best friend along with you for car rides and road trip adventures sounds perfect, but pets don’t always travel exactly like humans. They don’t know how to put on a seatbelt; they …
10 Active Safety Features That Should be Standard
Vehicle manufacturers are constantly coming up with innovations to make cars safer. While features like seatbelts and airbags have been standard for some time, there is new technology emerging onto the scene which could change …
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Five Accident Rescue Tools to Carry in Your Car
Getting into an accident can be a terrifying event. And in the case of a bad accident, every second counts when it comes to saving a life. The idea that your car itself can become …
Top Five Causes of Road Accidents and How to Prevent Them
At Waterdown Collision, we are happy to help our customers restore their vehicles after an accident. But we’d rather you didn’t get in an accident at all. Car accidents can happen for a number of …
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Do It Yourself – Make A Car Emergency Kit
We’ve all had them. You can’t be too prepared for them and now, with a little time and investment, you can rest assured that the next time you suffer from an emergency on the road, …