Auto road service refers to assistance rendered by registered companies to all categories of vehicles, ranging from cars to heavy-duty trucks. It also includes station wagons, pickup trucks, buses and mini vans.
Auto road service is offered by a registered company in association with a federation of auto dealers. This is […]

As you are rolling down the highway this summer in your RV, you’ll want to know where you can get the best roadside service there is, which campgrounds roll out the welcome mat out and which restaurants are RV friendly.
The Good Sam Club is going to help you out with that.
“Every year, Good Sam Club […]

What to look for when choosing a repair shop
No matter how well-built a car is, eventually it will at least need routine maintenance. How do you choose an auto repair service that will give you both fair pricing and good service?
The Federal Trade Commission has a publication for download called "Taking the Scare Out […]

Part three of a series about airbags and airbag safety
This is the conclusion of a series on air bags and air bag safety, facts ten through fifteen.
15 Facts About Airbags, Part Three

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers sit with at least 10 inches between the center of their breastbone and the center of the steering […]

Part two of a series about airbags and airbag safety
This is a continuation of a series on air bags and air bag safety, facts five through ten of fifteen.
15 Facts About Airbags, Part Two

Air bag sensors measure deceleration. Therefore, damage to a vehicle or vehicle speed is not a correct indicator of whether or not […]

Part one of a series about airbags and airbag safety
When most of us think of air bags, it isn’t with a great deal of curiousity. We know the basics of what they are, and what they do, and they’re just another part of modern life.
There are many facts that the average motorist doesn’t know […]

Seat belt and passenger safety tips for your younger passengers.
The last article on seat belt and passenger safety focused on general tips. In this installment, we’ll focus on tips for younger passengers, using the guidelines of the National Safety Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In addition to riding in the back seat, […]

Seat belt and passenger safety tips for motorists and passengers of all ages.
As a motorist, part of your job is to keep your passengers safe.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 60 percent of the 5,625 young adults ages 16 to 20 who were killed when riding in passenger vehicles in 2002 were […]

More tips for night driving safety
As we’ve discussed in the last part of the series, night diriving safety is important because traffic accidents that result in death go up at night, yet many of the incidents are preventable.
Here are some more items to consider when driving at night.

Get your eyes checked as often […]

National Safety Council statistics state that traffic death rates are three times higher at night.
Did you know that your color recognition, your depth perception and your peripheral vision are all reduced when driving at night?  The good news is that many night time traffic accidents can be prevented with good preparation, optimal lighting conditions and […]