We’ve all been there. You’re running late driving to work, and you want to make up for lost time. And before you know it you’ve got a lead foot while making a phone call to work. Doesn’t sound all that safe, right? We are all guilty of making driving mistakes, however we need to realize […]
Many people believe that hydrogen cars are like science fiction, a technology as murky as the things that drive them. However, despite some obstacles, such as producing a fueling infrastructure, the big carmakers and Uncle Sam are fans of hydrogen cars and are driving all the way across the country in a fleet of these […]
Two laws that have been in place since 1988 in all 50 states are receiving new acclaim for lessening fatalities due to drunken-driving. A recent study in Accident Analysis and Prevention in July has recognized that the drinking age increase to age 21 has reduced the ratio of deaths due to drunken-driving by at least […]
Most people realize that hypermiling is not the safest practice; in fact it leads to accidents and calls for emergency auto assistance. However, many people still do it. Well now, AAA is weighing in with their view on the subject. AAA has released a very strong warning saying that practices to save gas, in which […]
After an auto accident, it is very important to find an auto body shop that you can trust. You can have roadside assistance tow your car directly to the repair shop of your choice. But, with more than 34,000 auto body shops in the country, how do you know which one to choose? Here are […]
One of the worst things that can happen to a motorist is getting into your car just to find that you have a dead battery. At this moment people realize the importance of a good road service program, however, some motorists may not be covered by this. But, the best thing to do is detect […]
The best thing that you can do to avoid calls for road service is maintain your vehicle. However, many motorists don’t bother to do regular maintenance on their cars, and a lot of them end up stranded in their cars calling for emergency auto assistance. To avoid getting in this situation, follow these simple tips. […]
Apparently, tune-ups and tire inflation can transcend party affiliation. Regardless of where the presidential candidates are with their campaign, people are always concerned with high gas prices. So, recently, both presidential candidates have discussed the importance of car maintenance as a way people can save energy. And according to a recent survey by the Automotive […]
It doesn’t matter whether you’re driving a couple of hours to a relative’s house or driving across country, there are some things you should do to make sure that your road trip is easy and fun. Although there are certain elements that you can’t control, such as fuel prices, there are other simple things that […]
Upon arrival of an accident scene, firefighters may not realize the high-voltage electrical system in a Toyota hybrid is on because of the silence of the electric motor. According to Toyota regional service training specialist John Durso, people wouldn’t realize that a car is a hybrid unless they were told. Many people would just assume […]