The riskiest time for car crashes are between midnight and six o’clock in the morning. This is because there are the fewest drivers at this time of day, yet more accidents. If you need to drive during these hours it is important to consider some important factors. Safe driving at night calls for preparation, alertness, […]
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 […]
According to research, more commuters than ever are experiencing rush hour breakdowns. These breakdowns occur between 7-9 am and are leaving employees and carpool moms stranded. Motorists should have a roadside assistance program to protect themselves in this case. Breakdowns leave drivers stranded and expose them to road dangers. In a recent survey of motorists […]
It can be tempting to text-message in your car, especially if you’re stuck in traffic. You assume that there is little risk involved, however, if the person in front of you stops a little faster than you intended, all of a sudden you may find yourself calling your road service program. Recent studies show that […]
People often try to choose a repair shop that is close to their homes and that they believe to be trustworthy. However, the time may be coming when motorists aren’t going to have the freedom to pick whichever repair shop they want. Cars today are operated through computers, therefore to determine what repairs need to […]
The heart of the cooling system in a vehicle is the water pump. It serves the purpose of circulating engine coolant through the entire system, starting with the radiator, then to the engine and back. The water pump allows you to use air conditioning when it’s hot out. The vehicle’s engine powers the water pump […]
With the increase in gas prices around the nation, consumers are finding themselves wondering what fuel-efficient alternatives there are. In fact, more and more drivers are putting off getting to the gas pump and finding themselves stuck on the side of the road calling for emergency auto assistance. Gas-electric hybrids have received a large amount […]
Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone. This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers who are traveling in the same direction. In […]
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 […]
Ford just claimed that their exterior graphics have proven so popular that customizable decals will be offered for all of its vehicles by late summer. Decals include flames, camo, stripes, flowers and dots- the various designs that make people think of their cars as unique. Ford decided to latch on to this idea when all […]