Modern vehicles are designed safer to survive accidents and keep passengers safe.  Virtually all automakers include emergency kits installed by the factory.  This is either due to competitive pressure or government regulations.  Most of the roadside kits include reflective markers, jumper cables, and flashlights.  These kits typically deal with mechanical and accident breakdowns.
Today’s automobiles endure […]

Talking on a cell phone impairs drivers to the same extent of a drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of .08.  This is one distraction that teenagers deal with while behind the wheel.  They often like to multi-task while driving, which is very risky for themselves and other people.
And in modern times, teens have […]

Apparently, car thieves aren’t all that concerned about steeling vehicles that are fuel-efficient.
In fact, SUVs and large pickup trucks are the majority on the top-10 most stolen vehicles list, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute, which is affiliated with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Number one on the list is the Cadillac Escalade ESV, […]

Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone.
This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers who are traveling in the same direction.  In this […]

Modern vehicles are designed safer to survive accidents and keep passengers safe.  Virtually all automakers include emergency kits installed by the factory.  This is either due to competitive pressure or government regulations.  Most of the roadside kits include reflective markers, jumper cables, and flashlights.  These kits typically deal with mechanical and accident breakdowns.
Today’s automobiles endure […]

Almost all light trucks and passenger cars for the 2010 model year are going to be equipped with standard side airbags, thanks to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and an agreement in 2003 that was signed by all of the main carmakers.
Except for fleet sales, all cars are going to have side airbags that […]

The days are gone when you could do a roadside repair with chewing gum and tights.  In modern vehicles you need professional help for anything more than a puncture.  It’s reassuring to know that help is only a phone call away, but it can be difficult to choose a roadside assistance program.  There have been […]

Choosing a roadside assistance program that is right for you can be challenging.  Drivers should do their homework and find a company that they feel is reliable and trustworthy.  In addition, motorists should know what services they are paying for.
Recently, a Toyota customer purchased an extended warranty that has free roadside assistance with it.  This […]

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 feeling vulnerable […]

Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone.
This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers who are traveling in the same direction.  In this […]