Tips to a great Drivers License Photo

Tips for a Great Drivers License Photo

It's your Birthday! Congrats, now it is time to renew your tag and your license!

Taking a great picture is tough. Here are some pointers on how to take the best photo for your new drivers license!

1.  Avoid make up that has a shimmer to it.

2.  Frame your face with your longer hair.  Don't just put the hair on one side.

3.  Avoid all white or all black.

4.  Smile! It is not a mugshot.

5.  Don't look at the camera until you are ready.

Accidents Happen..Now What

Accidents Happen ...Now What

You are driving down the street and it happens, you are in an accident.  They happen so quickly and can leave you scattered.  Here are a few tips on what to do when you are in an accident.

1.  Check yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries.

Call 911 for any injuries.  Even minor injuries need to be checked out by a healthcare professional.

2.  Get to safety. 

 If your vehicle is still able to drive, pull off to the side of the road or into a parking lot. If you cannot move it turn on hazard lights. 

3.  Call the police.

Even in a minor accident a police report is very important to have. Avoid taking blame at the scene and avoid placing blame on the other party.  Allow the police to determine who is at fault.

4.    Exchange information and document the accident.

Driver and passenger names

License plate numbers

Insurance information

Make and Model off vehicles involved

Contact information for eyewitnesses

Location and time of the accident

Name of police officers responding

**Take pictures with your cell phone**

7.  Notify your insurance.

Contact your insurance company with the police report number and any other information about the accident.

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 1

Car Cleaning Hacks Part 1

We spend a large amount of time in our vehicles.  We use our car in the drive to and from work, 

running our kids back and forth to their activities and day to day errands.

We track all kinds of dirt and debris into our vehicles.  

Getting a full detail can be rather expensive.  Here are a few cleaning hacks that work to help get your vehicle back tidy and neat!

1.  Crumbs and Debris in Tight Places.

Use an old toothbrush or flat head screwdriver with a cloth wrapped around the end!

These items will get down into those tight spaces and gently removed dirt and grime.

2.  Dryer Sheets...YES, Dryer Sheets!

If you have those bugs stuck to the front of your vehicle, fill a spray bottle with water and wet 

the area.  Take a dryer sheet and scrub. Simple as that! Bye Bye Bugs!

3.  Foggy Headlights

Overtime headlights get dingy and foggy. This causes others not to be able to see you or you to see them clearly.  The answer? Toothpaste and Pantyhose!

Toothpaste is an abrasive and it will remove the build up off the cover.  Cover the lights with toothpaste and wipe with the pantyhose.  Then clean with Windex or other window cleaner.  For best results use toothpaste with baking soda or whitening agents.

4.  Stinky Odors?

Sprinkle your seats and floor with baking soda.  Let it sit for a few hours and then vacuum up.

Baking Soda will neutralize the smells and get your car smelling clean again.

Like these tips...Stay tuned for more car cleaning hacks from Rankl &Ries Motorcars!

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