Break These Bad Driving Habits Now!

Hey, you! Don’t be a bad driver! There are a few behaviors that are especially harmful, and we want you to break these bad habits now. It could save a life, or at the least, save someone from experiencing road rage.

Stop using your cell phone while you’re driving – you got it, no texting or calling. If you absolutely have to make a phone call, at least invest in Bluetooth devices or put it on speaker so you have both hands on the wheel.

Stop cutting people off. You know that driver who cuts across four lanes of traffic because they almost missed their turn? Yeah, don’t be that person. It puts others in danger and is bad for your car. 

Plan ahead! And don’t always trust your GPS – those pesky last minute recalculations will get you. It’s safer to simply turn around further up the road.

Don’t tailgate! There should be ample space between you and the driver in front of you in the event that someone needs to make an emergency stop. No one likes getting rear ended.

 

Learn how to merge. Drivers who don’t know how to merge into another lane smoothly cause some of the worst accidents and pile ups.

The Details of Detailing

Your car is a mess. I mean, a MESS. And you’re thinking about getting it detailed. But what exactly happens when you take your baby in for the full clean? We can offer you a little insight on some of what the service entails.

It starts on the outside. The wheels, tires, doorjambs, bumpers, grilles, anything you can think of that doesn’t count as “interior” gets cleaned spotless first. Then your car gets a facelift with a good polish and buff of the finish – bye bye, bugs! They top it off with a coat of wax, do little touch ups like cleaning the door handles and polishing the glass, and then move on to the interior.

The interior gets a thorough vacuuming – and we mean thorough – which includes taking a brush to the carpets and air vents, and between the seats or other pesky spots. After that, it gets a nice shampooing using a mild cleaning solution, a soft wash mitt, and towels. Sounds kinda nice, right? This shampooing process can knock more dirt loose, so it gets vacuumed again afterward. If you have a fabric interior, the rest gets cleaned with citrus cleaner, which eliminates odors, and a hot water extractor to cut down moisture. If you have a leather interior the detailers will put a liberal amount of leather care product on the seats and allow it to soak in for a bit before wiping all the seats down.

Fourth of July Celebrations in the Kansas City Metro Area

Are you looking for last minute Fourth of July plans? Don’t worry we have you covered! If you enjoy listening to music, watching spectacular fireworks and entertaining the kids, then you’ll have a great time at any of the events below. It’s that time of the year when everyone celebrates our independence and what better way to celebrate than with the ones you love, doing what you love. Check out our list of top three events going on in and near Lee’s Summit.

1.       Legacy Blast Fireworks Extravaganza – Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is having a free fireworks show that will be choreographed to music and broadcasted on 94.9 KCMO. Come hungry and ready to be entertained! There will be food vendors, local entertainers and inflatables before the show.

Date: Thursday, July 3

Time: Parks opens at 6 pm and closes at 9 pm

Where: Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation

Cost: FREE

For more information, visit the Lee’s Summit, MO Parks & Recreation website.

2.       KC Riverfest – The premiere Independence Day celebration! There will be food vendors, two music stages, KC Kite Club, beverage stands, children’s bounce houses, craft activities and interactive booths. Don’t miss out, get your tickets today!

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: Ongoing events from 4 pm to 11 pm

Where: Berkley Park on the River between the Heart of America and Paseo bridges

Cost: Tickets are $5, Children 12 and under are FREE

For more information, visit the KC Riverfest website.

3.       The Big Bang! Jackson County’s 4^th of July Celebration – Known for the largest and most colorful fireworks finale in the Midwest. With water views, skydivers, carnival games and water balloon contests, there’s no better place to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy a FREE concert featuring the upcoming country stars, Backroad Anthem.

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: Gates open at 5:30 pm, Free Concert at 6:30 pm and Fireworks at 9:30 pm

Where: Longview Lake Beach

Cost: FREE

For more information, visit the Jackson County website.

Wherever you spend your holiday this year, please have fun and be safe! From all of us at Dave Cross Buick GMC, we wish you a Happy 4th of July! If you’re thinking about traveling over the holiday, bring your car by first to get an oil change at 1101 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 or call (816) 875-6559 to set up an appointment.

For an entire list of Fourth of July events in the Kansas City metro area, visit KCTV 5 News.