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Bockman's Auto, Truck & Tire
  • About Us
    • Awards & Recognitions
    • FAQ’s
    • How We Support Our Communities
    • Our Team
    • Employment
    • The Bockman’s Tradition
    • Why Bockman’s?
  • Services
    • Axle, CV Joint, and Driveshaft Repair
    • Belts and Hoses
    • Brake Repair
    • Climate Control System (HVAC) Repair
    • Cooling System Repair
    • Diesel Engine Repair
    • Differential Repair
    • Electrical and Electronic Systems Repair
    • Engine Diagnostics and Performance
    • Engine Oil Service
    • Exhaust System Repair
    • Four Wheel Drive System Maintenance
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Safety Lane Inspections
    • Starting and Charging System Service
    • Steering and Suspension System Service
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System Service
    • Tires and Tire Maintenance
    • Transmission Repair
    • Wheel Alignment
  • Why Choose Us
    • Loyalty Rewards Program
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Category: Hazardous Road Conditions

Bockman's Auto, Truck & TireNews & UpdatesHazardous Road Conditions
October 7, 2024
  • Jon Bockman
  • Driving Tips, Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles, Seasonal Recommendations

Driving Safely in DeKalb County: Harvest Season, Deer, and Changing Light Conditions

Stay safe driving in DeKalb County this fall with tips on navigating farm equipment, avoiding deer collisions, and adjusting to changing light conditions. Learn how to handle rural road challenges during harvest season and ensure your vehicle is ready for the season ahead.

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What is Black Ice and How Do You Drive On It? March 5, 2021
  • Jon Bockman
  • Driving Tips, Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles, Staying Safe

What is Black Ice and How Do You Drive On It?

Here in upstate Illinois, we are well acquainted with slippery, messy driving conditions, and that all too common wintry mix that can make driving conditions extremely dangerous. While snow always makes driving treacherous, black ice is particularly dangerous.

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How Do Potholes Form and Why They're So Bad March 3, 2021
  • Jon Bockman
  • Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles, Seasonal Recommendations

How Do Potholes Form and Why They’re So Bad

Anyone that has spends time on the roads is probably well aware of the danger posed by potholes and broken pavement. Left unrepaired, they can easily cause a tire to puncture, which can present multiple problems.

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What To Do if You’re Stranded in Your Car in a Snowstorm February 12, 2021
  • Jon Bockman
  • Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles

What To Do if You’re Stranded in Your Car in a Snowstorm

It's winter and there's probably no more hazardous season than this one. Not all of us know what to do if you get trapped during a snowstorm. Imagine you get stuck in a white out snowstorm and can't drive any further, do you know how to survive being stuck in your car during a snowstorm in the Northern Illinois winter?

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What's the difference between winter tires and all-season tires? February 8, 2021
  • Jon Bockman
  • Driving Tips, Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles, Tires

What’s the difference between winter tires and all-season tires?

There is a lot of high technology in your car tires that can be tuned from tire to tire to make them perform according to the intended vehicle type, road condition, driving style and most importantly, temperature. The main difference between winter tires and all-season tires is not something you can see.

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How to Drive in Snow and Ice February 5, 2021
  • Jon Bockman
  • Driving Tips, Hazardous Road Conditions, Helpful Articles

How to Drive in Snow and Ice

The three key elements to safe winter driving are: Stay alert, Slow down, and Stay in control. Learn the importance of good tires and how to pay attention to road conditions. Know safe-driving tips that will help you when roads are slick with ice or snow.

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About Bockman's

Bockman’s has been the area’s top auto repair shop since 1964. We were founded with values that we’ve carried with us from our beginning to today. We invite you to discover why we’re so unique, how we support our community, and even learn about our staff and technical team.

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Our DeKalb Location
  • 112 Industrial Drive DeKalb, IL 60115
  • 815.754.4200
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  • M-F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • 2158 Oakland Drive Sycamore, IL 60178
  • 815.756.7413
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  • M-F: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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