Five Tips for Protecting Your Hearse

hearse dealerIf you own a hearse that you like to drive around town, you’ve probably noticed some extra attention. Unfortunately, a funeral hearse can often draw attention from the wrong types of people who will try to damage it or take it for themselves. But there are some precautions you can take to ensure that your hearse stays safe and sound. Following are some tips for protecting your hearse from the people who don’t understand the concept of “personal property.”

Keep your hearse inside. If you have a garage, keep your hearse parked inside. Few things deter a would-be thief more than keeping it indoors.

Park in lighted areas. If you must leave your hearse at night, try to find a lighted area in which to park. Thieves are less likely to try anything wit a vehicle that is parked in a lighted area.

Get an alarm. Most people don’t pay any attention to car alarms anymore, but they are a deterrent to thieves. If it’s sensitive enough, the alarm will scare the thieves away before they have a chance to do anything.

Cover your hearse at night. With a car cover, you hearse will be less noticeable and it won’t draw as much attention from passersby.

Make sure you have a good insurance policy. It’s impossible to prevent anything from happening to your hearse or any car for that matter. But with a comprehensive insurance policy, you can mitigate any out-of-pocket expenses if something does happen.

Ten Tips to Prepare for a Road Trip, Part 1

used vehiclesRoad trips are one of the best ways to enjoy the American countryside. Every time I get plan a long drive, that pioneering spirit gets me all excited and just makes me want to buy an RV and travel all the time. Unfortunately, my wife won’t allow that. So I try to make the most of our annual road trips. I’ve learned some things in the years I’ve been traveling, too. I’m taking the time to list some of those for the benefit of your next road trip.

1. Pack only the clothes you’re going to need. Know what the weather will be like while you’re there and pack accordingly. I used to make the mistake of packing my whole wardrobe so I’d have a choice, but about two-thirds of my clothes just became a burden.

2. Get your toiletries at the Dollar Store. Why lug around the huge tube of toothpaste and gallon jug of shampoo when you can get just enough for your trip at a local dollar store. The best part is that you can get many of the same brands and everything will fit nicely in one little bag.

3. Bring some stomach and headache medicine. Nothing can ruin a day faster than a splitting headache or needing to stop every three miles to go to the bathroom. You can get travel-sized packets of your favorite name brand medication, too.

4. Make a list in the weeks leading up to your road trip. Every time something comes to your mind, write it down. A few days before the trip, organize it and take care of each thing on the list before you leave. That way, you’ll be almost sure that you don’t forget anything.

5. Visit you local GMC dealer and get a new or used vehicle from their inventory for the best enjoyment of your road trip. I got a GMC HHR for my road trip and I couldn’t be more excited!

Come back tomorrow for five more ways to help you prepare for your next road trip.