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With winter driving upon us, getting stuck in the snow is a legitimate concern for drivers in the colder states. Getting stuck can ruin a person’s day! It’s also extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are several ways you prevent getting stuck. There are also things you can do to get unstuck from snow, in most instances.

Getting your car out of snow could be as simple as rocking the car back and forth. Put the car in “Drive” and push on the accelerator. Lift your foot from the accelerator and put the car in “Reverse” when the tires come to a stop. Repeat this several times quickly to rock the car back.

It also helps to turn the steering wheel slightly to give the car more traction. If you feel like the car is making progress, keep trying this method. If it feels like it’s not moving at all or digging deeper into the snow, try something else.
Getting your car out of a snow bank or an icy spot is less difficult if you have some simple items with you. A bag of salt is ideal, because it melts the snow and ice underneath your tires in a matter of minutes.

Be sure to have a shovel in your car, too. Many times, you can dig your tire out of a small pile of snow by simply shoveling away the snow that surrounds the wheels. If you don’t have salt or a shovel, anything that provides friction between your tire and the slippery snow helps. Cat litter is helpful, but dirt or a scrap piece of carpet works, too.

If these methods fail, you may need to depend on the kindness of people. A car stuck in the snow often brings out the helpful side of strangers, and they might get stop to help push your car out of the snow. Be sure everyone is behind the car while you’re in “Drive”, but don’t press on the accelerator too much. This throws snow into your heroes' faces, and it also makes the snow beneath the tires melt and turn to ice.
 
If all else fails, a tow truck is your last resort.
 
Prevent getting stuck in the snow in the first place. Four-wheel drive vehicles get stuck fewer times than two-wheel drive models. It's more difficult for front-wheel drive cars to get stuck in the snow and ice. Mercedes vehicles are available in both categories.

You can also add some extra weight to your vehicle. Put bags of salt or sand in your trunk or in the bed of your truck. This gives your vehicle more traction on snowy surfaces and reduces your chance of slipping stuck.
 
Finally, drive carefully. Look for potential problems and try to avoid them at all costs. Driving slower also helps avoid getting stuck. Wintertime driving takes caution, as getting stuck in the snow is one of the minor events that can happen on the icy roads.

Festival of Lights

The holidays are perfect for spending time with family and friends in Philadelphia. The city offers many events during the holiday season to make gatherings easier and more enjoyable. In the midst of the cold and the snow, town officials organize fabulous celebrations and displays that everybody delights in.

One of the more popular events in town is the Holiday Festival of Lights. This festival runs from November 30 to December 29 at the Camden Children’s Garden.  The spectacular outing includes more than 100,000 lights spread out over 4.5 acres along the waterfront. Most of the festival takes place outdoors, but there are several indoor exhibits and displays where visitors can get a break from the cold.

The Holiday Festival of Lights doesn’t start until early evening. Families can walk along the shore and watch the colorful holiday lights shimmer as they reflect off the water. Animated sculptures that portray the holiday feeling are lit throughout the area and provide even more festive cheer. Come see Santa and his reindeer light up as you walk by!
Another aspect of the Holiday Festival of Lights is definitely indoors. Kids and adults delight in watching live butterflies majestically flutter around in the specially-designed Philadelphia Eagles Four Season Butterfly House. The colors dazzle the eyes and bring about the thought of the spring season that is just a few short months away. Children can bring their Christmas wish lists to give to Santa Clause and his elves! The magical Wonderland is an amazing area, sparkling white snow covering the model trains and animated scenes.

The Holiday Festival of Lights is not without its educational experiences as well. The Plaza de Aibonito offers a haven from the cold weather. The Plaza provides some historical tidbits that relate to the season as well. Inside this heated exhibit, visitors learn about the tradition of Three Kings Day – a Hispanic tradition that many people may not know of. Expand cultural horizons and learn about your neighbors while celebrating the wonderful season.

Visitors also have the option of enjoying the many relaxing rides during their stay. Parents enjoy watching their kids enjoy the Commerce Carousel or the Butterfly Spring Ride as Mom and Dad ride alongside. The Arrow River Express Train Ride is also available for a trip, offering a truly unique tour through some of the more breathtaking parts of the area. Don’t forget to bring the camera because you’ll never experience the same scenery twice! The pictures provide many years of memories looking back at the time you spent together as a family during the holidays.

Philadelphia’s Holiday of Festival Lights is ideal for visitors of all ages. It's free for children under the age of three, and adults can enjoy the festival's offerings for a mere $3.50. You can’t find a better deal than that! Come to the Camden Children’s Garden during the weekends through December and experience the ultimate in holiday spirit.

From all your friends at Condor Automotive Group, your premiere Philadelphia Mercedes-Benz retailer, please enjoy the Holiday season.

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This is a new venture for me. I started doing some Internet marketing for this Benz Dealer a couple months ago and am exploring ways for sites like Vox to eventually be of good value for them. We do some cool things for Condor...

• A Monthly Newsletter which is pretty sharp
• A blog with at least 2 posts a day
• Also have them on one of our new dealer network blogs called AC Dealers
  

If you are in to cars, blogging, social networking, Mercedes, or anything of the likes then be sure to get with me. Might have some good opportunities for you to explore.