Every December, it has become a tradition to draw out a winner from the annual contest.  Our customers fill out surveys during the year and the lucky person wins $500.00.  Stop by our office for next years giveaway.
 

Our team can provide you with great insurance choices.  We have over ten auto insurance and several home insurance companies to choose from;  Getting you top coverage at discount prices.
 

Posing during a brief break...  Golden Valley was involved in a Spanish grass roots community event which allowed participants to find out about our range of insurance products.    From Aflac, with medical coverage.  To Mercury, with auto and home coverage. For the entire weekend, Golden Valley was able to promote our expertise as independent agents and introduce ourselves to the local event.

Winter time has already brought us a considerable amount of rain and increases the chances of road accidents.  Here in Southern California, it is rare to see wet highways and the first day after a long dry season causes dangerous conditions and requires extra distance between vehicles to stay safe.  Long dry summer and fall seasons accumulate extra oil on the highways and make the first day with even a slight drizzle extremely slippery to drive the roads.   Although we are used to dry highway conditions, It is wise not to be overly confident and use caution.  Even if the auto has anti-lock brakes;  they are no substitute for using caution when traveling on slippery roads.

Just as important as good driving skills, however, are some commonsense issues that could save your life in the event you become broken down or stranded. 

A good place to start is with some preventative maintenance:
     1) Make sure that your antifreeze is at the proper level.
     2) Check your tire pressure and tread wear prior to getting in the vehicle.
     3) Have new wiper blades installed.
     4) Fill your washer reservoir to the full level.
     5) Inspect your brake lights and driving lights before driving the car.

Prepare an emergency kit for your vehicle with:
     1) flashlights
     2) first aid kits
     3) water-resistant clothing
     4) boots or weather-resistant shoes
     5) caps
     6) phone chargers
     7) cell phones

Some additional tips for winter driving would be to allow extra time to arrive at your destination.  Slow down and be alert for other vehicles around you that may lose control and as a general rule, allow at least 4 seconds between vehicles.  Keep your eyes on the road, never drink and drive, and always wear your seat belt.  Focus on the road ahead of you and have a safe drive.