Tips for Avoiding the Traffic This Holiday Season!

There is nothing that takes the merriness out of the Holiday season quite like having to endure heavy traffic day in and day out! Not only does it fray your, but also it can lead to a need for car repair services sooner rather than later. Traffic can lead to strain on your car engine and clutch (if you drive a manual vehicle). With this in mind, whether you’re simply heading off to the shops or are driving a long distance to visit loved ones, here are some tips for (hopefully) avoiding and coping with traffic this December:

• Be Aware of Peak Times

Seeing as many people aren’t on normal work schedule, peak traffic times won’t be the same in December as they are during the rest of the year. According to TIME, the best time to drive, especially long distance, is before 11 am. Traffic is sure to be at its worst by 3 pm.

• Check Before You Leave

Not sure if traffic is going to be bad and trying to decide whether to risk it? Many apps that you can download allow you to check up on traffic before you even leave the house. You can also rely on Google Maps for an accurate indication.

• Stay In 

Who needs to be driving around during the season, at all? Now’s the time to relax, enjoy some bonding time with the family and really soak up the cheer of the holidays. If you can avoid getting behind the wheel, do so.

With the New Year coming up and a possibly punishing winter, now is the time to address nagging car issues ranging from small to big. Fred’s Auto Repair can help. Offering discount tire services, transmission repair, power steering repair, and more, you know that you can count on the ASE certified car mechanics at Fred’s Auto Repair to get the job done.