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Now that winter is upon us, Bowman Commercial wants you to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the cold, ice and snow. Following some important tips will get your vehicle in shape for the winter, and your will be safer as you drive.

The cold weather can be rough on batteries, so it is important that you get your battery checked. A battery over three years of age might need to be replaced. Any battery that registers a low charge on testing should be replaced regardless of age. While you are getting your battery checked, you will want…

Now that winter is upon us, Bowman Commercial wants you to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the cold, ice and snow. Following some important tips will get your vehicle in shape for the winter, and your will be safer as you drive.

The cold weather can be rough on batteries, so it is important that you get your battery checked. A battery over three years of age might need to be replaced. Any battery that registers a low charge on testing should be replaced regardless of age. While you are getting your battery checked, you will want…

When winter rolls around and the roads become icy and snowy, the team here at Bowman Commercial wants our friends and neighbors to remain safe on the road. As such, we have put together this handy guide that outlines a couple of the different types of winter tires that you can put on your vehicle.

For the harshest road conditions, studdable snow tires are the perfect option. When studs are added to these tires, they can handle just about any snow or ice that you might encounter.  

When winter rolls around and the roads become icy and snowy, the team here at Bowman Commercial wants our friends and neighbors to remain safe on the road. As such, we have put together this handy guide that outlines a couple of the different types of winter tires that you can put on your vehicle.

For the harshest road conditions, studdable snow tires are the perfect option. When studs are added to these tires, they can handle just about any snow or ice that you might encounter.  

Once again, the automotive industry is raving about the Chevrolet Malibu being a popular mid-size car. The reason, look at just some of these impressive safety features.

The all-new Chevrolet Malibu comes with a Lane Departure Warning system that monitors driver activity and alerts you when it appears the vehicle is drifting out of the lane. The steering wheel begins to vibrate until the drive gets the vehicle back in between the lane lines. The Adaptive Cruise Control feature in the Chevrolet Malibu is just as impressive....

 

If you think of some other type of car besides a full-sized sedan when you think of power and performance, then you owe it to yourself to check out the Chevrolet Impala. It is one of the most popular cars in its class, and when you take a look at it, you will find out why.

One feature that contributes to the incredible performance power of the Chevrolet Impala is the 3.6L DOHC V6 DI engine that gives it 305 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque; the engine also features...
 

 

The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is the car of your dreams! It is sporty, yet practical, with a standard turbo engine and plenty of cargo space. The Chevy Cruze is available in either hatchback or sedan, and although it may be practical, it has a bold, aerodynamic body for a sporty look.

Not only is the Cruze a sensible car to purchase, it also has all of the technology features you want in a new car. It comes with the Chevrolet standard MyLink, a 7-inch diagonal touchscreen, which allows you to easily have access to your apps and music....

Considered a top player on the market for heavy-duty pickup trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has tremendous mechanical capabilities. This powerful model also carries the latest digital technology, like the patented Chevrolet MyLink multimedia system.

This Chevy truck comes with an 8.0-inch display with a high-resolution, touch-sensitive interface. The GPS navigation system delivers detailed maps in two and three dimensions. Apple CarPlay gives you a simple way to access applications on an iPhone. Android Auto could be used to activate apps on an Android smartphone.

 

Our team at Bowman Commercial wanted to help inform our customers to the differences in summer and all-season tires. The advantages of summer tires in warmer weather include improved braking, handling, and grip to the road.

The unique tread pattern of the summer tires have been manufactured to move water off the road easily and quickly. The faster the water can be dispersed, the less of a chance the car will hydroplane.

The summer tires have fewer grooves in the tread compared to those in the all-season tires. This helps to increase the contact with the road, improving overall road…

The safety guide for driving in the rain has been brought to you by Bowman Commercial.

One of the best things that you can do when it starts raining after you turn on the windshield wipers is to make certain to turn on the headlights. This makes your vehicle much easier to be spotted by another driver as the conditions deteriorate.

Once rain begins falling, you should slow down at least two more seconds so you increase the cushion between you and other vehicles. This not only increases reaction time, it can keep the car from hydroplaning.