Seven Things to Do for Better Auto Repair Service Know the schedule of your upcoming repairs Walk around your car each evening when you park it, and examine your car frequently. If a problem occurs, document as much as possible – when it started, what the car is doing differently than it was before. Give […]
No matter what time of year it is, keeping these tips in mind will keep you that much safer on the road. Here are Nine of the Top Safety Tips for General Safe Driving. Remember the basics of driving – some of them are in the driver’s handbook you get for the driving test. Take […]
You may find yourself driving overseas at some point in your life. Here’s where to get international road safety information. The US State Department’s website has a resoure section especially for Americans who find themselves driving overseas. From their site: An estimated 1.17 million deaths occur each year worldwide due to road accidents. The majority […]
This time of year, rain and snow can affect your ability to see – learn how to best drive under these conditions. For drivers who live in the parts of the country that get rain and snow this time of the year, these tips are likely well known already. Those of us visiting during the […]
A few things to check during your holiday road trip. Part three of a series. As the holiday driving season comes to a close, you’ll still want to make sure that on the way back, you’re just as safe as you were when you set out on the first leg of your trip. Not only […]
A few things to check before you take a holiday road trip. Part two of a series. Most holiday travelers are getting to their Thanksgiving dinners on the road this year, if not for the entire trip, then at some point in their journey. For the safest possible trip, here are a few more checkpoints from […]
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers reminds drivers to check their tire pressure, especially before a long road trip. Over Thanksgiving weekend, 91 percent of people traveling over the weekend in the United States will do so by car, based on figures supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This highlights the importance […]
A few things to check before you take a holiday road trip. Part one of a series. A holiday road trip would be stressful enough without a break down. Checking a few things before you leave will greatly lessen your chances of being stranded in the chilly (or wet) winter weather. Make sure your wipers […]
Not knowing the specifics of what is covered may find you stranded. Some new cars and even cell phone plans come with some type of gratis auto road service. However, many drivers find that these services are free or included because they cover the bare minimum of benefits. Here are a few reasons why you […]
Most trips we make are so short, a call can wait. When they can’t there are safety guidelines you can follow. Driving during a cell phone conversation is not only dangerous, in many states it is also illegal. If you can’t pull over where it is safe to answer the phone, then it’s probably a good […]