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 […]
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 […]
One way to improve our world would be to alleviate road rage. Everyone has gotten angry with another driver after being cut off. Wouldn’t it be great if we all had cars that helped curb road rage? Well, those vehicles have arrived. Toyota’s RIN has friendliness in mind. It has wide, deep windows that allow […]
Many motorists have been in the situation where an object hits their windshield and a big crack shows up. Your windshield might even end up bad enough that you have to call your road service program. However, when do you know if it necessary to replace the windshield or if the crack can just be […]
The recommended intervals for oil changes have increased a significant amount over the last ten years. It used to be that oil changes were recommended every 3,000 miles, but now recommendations are for every 8,000 miles. This is great news for drivers because it means less time at the mechanic and less money spent. However, […]
Volkswagen just announced a recall for 130 Passats, which include the Passat Wagon and Passat CC. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that a capacitor that is damaged could cause the gearbox to malfunction. This defect would most likely occur just after the car is started and after the steering wheel is moved for […]
When teenagers turn 16 years old, they are excited to get their drivers license. Unfortunately, teens have more driving accidents than any other age group. For the majority of teen drivers, the question isn’t whether they are going to have an accident, but when they are going to have an accident. Inexperience is the main […]
When your car needs basic services, such as an oil change, where do you take it? Chances are you will go to a quick lube business, not your dealer. However, Acura is striving to get back the quick-lube consumers by creating its Accelerate service program for Acura owners. The concept is for Acura dealership service […]
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 […]
If you’re thinking of buying a new vehicle you need to think about safety features. Things such as crash test results, electronic stability control, and rollover resistance are all things that are important in keeping you safe in your vehicle and helping you avoid road service calls. In order to give vehicles a safety rating, […]