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Item Most Stolen from Vehicles
What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: May 03, 2026
The Kalona Auto Service Guide to Safe Towing for Kalona Drivers
Let's talk about towing safety in Kalona. Too often Kalona drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with IA laws a...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026
Airbags in Kalona
After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The rea...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
Driving on Technology
Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming.
Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: Mar 31, 2024
ICE - In Case of Emergency
Sometimes the unthinkable happens here in Kalona. There's a terrible accident, and those involved aren't able to provide our local Kalona rescuers with emergency contact information. There are people ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2024
Car Scent Is Good For IA Drivers?
Here’s some travel tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know, and it might keep you safer:
The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their car
The governm...
Published on: May 15, 2023
Safe Driving in IA: Eliminating Food Distractions
So, what’s most distracting food in the car?
Is it:
A Hamburger?
Coffee
A Soft Drink
Twizzlers
Well, all but the licorice makes the top ten, but coffee’s the number o...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023
What Kalona Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think:
1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Oct 05, 2022