Road service calls have been at an all time high because motorists are running out of gas. It seems that people have been putting off trips to the gas pump because of the poor economy. Many people run out of gas during snowstorms because they aren’t expecting to sit idle behind an accident or wait […]
To avoid having to call for emergency roadside assistance, maintain your car. There are a lot of motorists driving around with poorly maintained cars, and many of them find themselves stranded on the side of the road calling for road service. To avoid this situation follow these simple tips. Many people drive with very low […]
Here’s why people need to be concerned about the state of the environment: Because a situation that is bad is costly-namely in money and lives. California State University recently performed a study, finding that the two regions in California that are the most populated have air pollution that killed more people than car accidents. This […]
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 […]
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 Honda Fit made its first appearance in Japan in 2001 and is now being sold around the world. It has earned many awards, such as “Car of the Year†in Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. So why is the Fit so special? Honda says that the Fit is targeted to people […]
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 […]
What features can help older drivers stay safe and comfortable on the road and avoid road service calls? The American Automobile Association has the following recommendations to help older drivers. First, it is helpful to have a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes. This puts the driver 10 inches from the airbag, and also alleviates […]
When buying a car for a teen driver it is important to consider safety and reliability. After all, teens don’t have a lot of experience. When car shopping for a young driver, cars should be considered that have good crash-test results and advanced safety features. This will hopefully keep your teen from avoiding roadside assistance […]
According to a recent survey by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, many drivers believe they have super abilities to complete complex tasks behind the wheel. And although it may seem monotonous to just drive a car, multi-tasking while driving increases the chance for having an accident drastically. In addition, many calls for road […]