Archive for June 2017Stay Safe in Willoughby by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICEPosted June 27, 2017 10:22 AMWe don't want to think about it, but each Willoughby resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with OH rescue workers. Rescue workers and Willoughby police are well aware of this difficulty, even if the rest of us don't stop to think about it. They can all recount stories of searching through glove compartments, pockets, wallets, purses and cell phone directories for a person's name and for contact information for someone who can help them get the person the medical care they need. This contact information is critical in an accident because Willoughby medical workers need to know about allergies and potential drug interactions. Also, in OH, some medical treatments can't be provided without authorization or consent, and there can be insurance and billing issues if the person's medical care is not properly arranged. ICE provides a solution for these concerns. ICE stands for In Case of Emergency and is a way for others to quickly identify emergency contacts in your cell phone. Bob Brotchie, a paramedic from Cambridge, England, developed the idea for ICE in 2005. It soon spread around the globe. The system is simple, affordable and highly functional. Willoughby rescue workers can tell you that they can't always find purses and wallets at the scene of an accident. But these days, almost no one in OH goes anywhere without their phone. To add ICE to your phone, simply put ICE in front of the names of those people who should be contacted in case you are in an emergency. For example, “ICE-Dad,” or “Ice-Deborah,” or “ICE-Dr. Mitchell.” Willoughby rescuers can quickly identify and access this information, saving valuable time. The only thing Willoughby drivers have to do after that is to keep their contacts current. Every time you change the batteries in your smoke alarm, it is a good idea to double-check your phone and make sure your ICE cell phone numbers are up-to-date. Of course, we'd rather avoid an accident in the first place. It's good advice to keep up with preventive maintenance (we can help you with that at Lakeside Certified Auto in Willoughby) and practice good car care and driving habits. Those can go a long way to keeping you safe on the road. Planning for the unthinkable helps your rescuers find the information they need quickly. Let's put the world on ICE. Lakeside Certified Auto
Vive la Differential at Lakeside Certified Auto in WilloughbyPosted June 18, 2017 10:47 AMThere are a lot of drivers in Willoughby who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in OH these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Willoughby folks don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that it's not something on the top of your mind. It's not uncommon for people in Willoughby to not know they have a differential, let alone know that it needs service. Lakeside Certified Auto What to Do In Case of an AccidentPosted June 13, 2017 7:20 AMIf you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Willoughby, OH, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.
Also take down a description of the other vehicle, license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN). Most insurance companies don't record license plate numbers, so the VIN is the best way to track the vehicle. Lakeside Certified Auto Automobile Fluids For Your vehiclePosted June 4, 2017 10:57 AM
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