The summer heat in Jacksonville doesn’t just wear you down; it quietly destroys your car battery, too. And unlike most of the country, Jacksonville doesn’t ease into summer. This year, the heat is already here, with near-90-degree temperatures recorded in the last week of March. For Northside drivers logging daily miles on Lem Turner Road … [Read more…]
New warning lights on your vehicle’s dashboard are never fun, but they usually come on for a reason, and you should never ignore them. The TPMS light, also known as the tire pressure light, alerts you when your tire pressure is too low, which can lead to uneven tire wear or even failure. At Big … [Read more…]
Jacksonville’s rainy season doesn’t announce itself. One afternoon in late May or early June, the sky opens up on I-95 and what was a routine commute becomes something entirely different. Jacksonville receives around 120 days of rain annually, with the heaviest months running June through September. For drivers running tires with worn tread, that first … [Read more…]
Brakes rarely fail without warning; they give signs, and most drivers ignore them until conditions force the issue. In dry weather, worn pads can feel acceptable. Schedule a brake inspection before Jacksonville’s rainy season, and you stay ahead of it. Wait until June, and you’re making that decision on a wet I-95 with less stopping … [Read more…]
Mandarin doesn’t just get rain, it gets flooded. During some storms, the Mandarin area has received 6 to 8 inches of rain within two hours, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving roads like Old St. Augustine Road near San Jose Boulevard underwater well into the morning rush hour. For drivers on San Jose Boulevard and surrounding … [Read more…]
Normandy Boulevard has been a concern for Westside Jacksonville drivers for some time. According to News4JAX, safety concerns along the corridor have grown significant enough that FDOT is now considering a $300 million improvement project, a sign of just how rough conditions on this road have become. And rough roads don’t just make for a … [Read more…]
The sticker price on a new set of tires is just the beginning. What drivers spend at any tire store in Jacksonville looks very different once rotations, repairs, balancing, and pressure checks are factored in over the life of a set of tires. In Jacksonville, those costs add up faster than most drivers expect, and … [Read more…]
Looks like Bruno G is on his way. The last horses are crossing the finish line – Newcastle-based journos – and they’re now starting to report that he’s met new manager Matthias Jaissle, and told him that he wants to make this move, which means it’ll be sanctioned for around the £75million mark. So for … [Read more…]
Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Whether you’re heading out on a family road trip, visiting the beach for the weekend, or simply commuting around town, Florida’s heat can put extra stress on your vehicle. High temperatures can affect everything from your tires and battery to your cooling system and … [Read more…]
We spent the better part of three evenings going through Jabula Bets, and not just the homepage. The sportsbook, the live section on a mid-range Android phone on LTE, the deposit flow, the sports betting promotions page, the casino lobby. Some platforms put all their effort into looking good on arrival and fall apart the … [Read more…]