After a vehicle accident, it is as important to find the right auto body shop, as it is to find the right contractor for home repairs. You can have your road service program tow your vehicle directly to the repair shop that you choose. There are over 34,000 auto body shops in the nation, which […]
Colorado has a new system that will help prevent road kill along one of the busiest highways in the state. The system works by using an underground cable running parallel to the highway that is able to sense if an animal is around through an electromagnetic field. If an animal trips the system, drivers are […]
A recall has been issued by Mercedes-Benz for 102,954 of its M-Class cars, from model years 1998-2003, because of a clamp that malfunctions on the power-steering hose. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that it is possible for the hose clamp to come loose resulting in power-steering fluid, and the power-steering system might break […]
Many commuters end up 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 […]
According to J.D. Power, new car sales in 2008 will fall by 2 million units, which will be a total of 13.6 million units. Also, it’s predicted that in 2009 sales will stay in that same range, at approximately 13.2 million units. That’s a drop of 16%, and J.D. Power claims an additional 200,000 could […]
Families consider the safety of their children a top priority. Unfortunately, among children age’s 3-14, car accidents are the number one cause of death. Parents need to take extra precautions in order to help their children stay safe. They can do this by properly restraining children by using car seats correctly. More than 1,500 children […]
Many motorists struggle to find a repair shop that they feel is trustworthy. While some motorists feel comfortable taking their car to the dealership, others prefer going to an independent repair shop. So, which one is better? You will find several advantages to going to the dealership for repairs. First of all, dealerships pay for […]
Hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular. With fuel prices around $4 per gallon and oil at approximately $100 a barrel, we need to save on gas costs. In fact, many people are putting off filling up their tanks to avoid spending money and finding themselves calling for emergency roadside assistance. Global warming and […]
Vehicle safety and maintenance is about performing all of the little things right, like replacing your windshield wipers frequently. A simple task such as this could save you from an accident or help you avoid calling for emergency roadside assistance. And, purchasing a quality pair of windshield wipers will only cost you $10, according to […]
It is estimated that 650 people are killed and 32,000 are injured as a result of vehicle accidents related to tire problems. Yet, a recent survey revealed that 84 percent of motorists don’t check the pressure of their tires. Another issue is that poorly maintained tires can be dangerous, and even leave you stranded on […]