A vehicle is a big investment, which is why it is necessary for car owners to keep their cars in tip-top shape. This is for the good of the vehicle, as well as for the safety of the owner. Vehicles should be sent in for preventative checkups every so often to make sure […]

High gas prices are affecting more than the way people are driving.  It is also causing some motorists to cut corners on auto maintenance, which can come back to cost them more later and lead to road service calls.
Repair shops around the country are seeing business slow down.  When customers are told they are due […]

Many drivers have experienced feeling drowsy behind the wheel. Either you have been with someone else feeling sleepy, or you’ve been the one trying to stay awake. Many car accidents and calls for road service are easily avoided by avoiding getting behind the wheel when you’re drowsy. Here are some warning signs […]

Many commuters find themselves experiencing a break down at one point or another. These are breakdowns that happen between 7-9 am and leave people stranded on the side of the road. A roadside assistance program is the best way for commuters to protect themselves in this event.
Breakdowns are scary because they leave drivers […]

Why is it OK for children 13 yrs of age to finally ride in the front seat of a vehicle?  Can they finally withstand an airbags impact?  Are they old enough to be able to behave in the front of the car?
Behavior is a big issue when it comes to safety.  When children are too […]

Motorists who try to stretch out trips to the gas station may want to think about filling up their tank more often because it might cost them to run out of gas.
Running out of gas puts motorist at risk for getting into an auto accident, and it also may cause their cars damage that could […]

For the safety of you and your vehicle, you should maintain proper tire pressure. Approximately 650 motorists are killed, and 32,000 injured every year due to tire related problems. Yet, a recent survey showed that at least 84% of drivers don’t bother to check the pressure in their tires.
What people don’t realize is […]

In the U.S. there are approximately 10,000 car accidents every year and around 450 motorists die in them. Simply by performing routine maintenance, a large amount of these accidents could be prevented. Before hitting the road, inspect the following car parts to determine that they are working correctly.
First, examine your tires. Many […]

An emergency on the road can occur at any time, whether you have an old or new car.  Any number of problems could cause it, from a flat tire or breakdown, to running out of gas.  There are several things you can do to prepare yourself for a situation such as this.  First, you should […]

Never buy a used car without having it scrutinized by an independent mechanic.  You never know the true state of a used vehicle until a professional has examined it.  Failure to do this could have you calling for emergency roadside assistance.
A dealer shouldn’t object to you having a private inspection if you leave a photo […]