Martin's Auto Center
4303 Ilbery Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618.242.2200

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The Martin's Auto Center Guide to Safe Towing for Mount Vernon Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Mount Vernon. Too often Mount Vernon drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply wi...
Published on: Feb 03, 2023

Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Nov 09, 2022

Airbags in Mount Vernon

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: Sep 21, 2022

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: Dec 12, 2021

Safe Driving in Illinois: 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: Jun 08, 2020

What Mount Vernon 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: Jan 05, 2020

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: Jul 11, 2019

What Mount Vernon 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: Apr 06, 2016