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When you're driving your car, it can be easy to get into a minor fender bender or major collision when you're backing out of parking spots, or even your driveway. There's typically a blind spot present behind the car, making it easy to hit other vehicles or people that are walking by. Backup cameras are extremely useful for giving you more visibility, which can make it less scary to pull out of spots each day.

Backup cameras have a tiny camera installed on the trunk of the car and turn on every time you put the car…

The first thing to do if you're in an accident is make sure that everyone's okay. If someone is hurt, call 911 and stay with them until help arrives. You can't move the person yourself unless they are blocking a door or something like that. If they don't want to wait for help, offer to go with them in their car.

The next step is to find out what happened and exchange insurance information so you can contact your insurer after the accident has occurred. Make sure you leave your vehicle as intact as possible. The…

Your car is a complex machine with many moving parts. The battery is one of the parts that causes issues frequently. Both extreme heat and extreme cold can contribute to problems. The team at Reynolds Collision Center is here to explain.

Let's start with cold weather. It makes the oil in your car thicker, which makes it harder for it to move through your engine. Your battery, which is producing less power in the cold, then has to work harder to turn the engine over. Your alternator will also need more time to recharge your battery during cold weather…

It is important to service your brakes for safe driving around Orange. We at Reynolds Collision Center want you to be aware of signs your brakes may need repairs

A common sign of brake pedals needing repairing is softness or falling to the floor. This could mean air got into the brake system or a fluid leak with the master cylinder. Vehicles that pull to the side may indicate an issue with low brake fluid, a caliper, or brake hose. A bad brake system sometimes causes an odor that smells like chemicals, and you should try to pull over when…