Category: Winter Tips
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Beat the Sweep in 2025: Guide to Alternate Side Parking in NYC
New York City drivers know that finding street parking in the city is no easy feat. A special regulation called Alternate Side Parking (ASP) exists in New York City to suspend any street parking rules to allow for street cleanings. New York parkers are always on high alert, as some sweeps may happen as frequently…
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Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Chicago’s annual overnight street parking ban starts Sunday, December 1. Winter overnight parking bans originated to avoid traffic standstill after some of the worst recorded Chicago snowstorms in the 1960s and 1970s. Whether or not there’s snow, parking is banned in select street spots from December 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, during the hours…
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Cozy Car Care Tips
The cold weather is on our doorstep, time to pull out the cold weather gear! If you’re hitting the road this winter, we’ve thawed out our coziest car care tips to prepare your car so you can get through the season with “snow” problems. Complete a Check-Up Before the cold sets in, check your car…
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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
Winter is here and with it comes conditions that can make both driving and parking a challenge. Whether you live in a frozen tundra or somewhere winters tend to be mild, there are precautions anyone can take to ensure your car stays in good shape when the temperature drops. We’ve rounded up the most brrr-illiant…
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Lincoln Park ZooLights Parking Guide
Lincoln Park Zoo’s 28th Annual ZooLights returns November 19 and runs on select dates through January 1 from 4:30-10 p.m. In one of Chicago’s most spectacular holiday attractions, the Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 2.5 million lights and hundreds of dynamic displays. This Chicago tradition is a favorite among locals…
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Creative Cures for the Winter Blues
Winter has roared into much of the country, leaving some of us feeling more than a bit blue. If the cold weather and cloudy skies have your spirits sagging, here are a few suggestions to give your mood a lift this winter: Cook your favorite meal. Maybe you’re a total gourmet, or maybe your expertise…