Road Service

We’ve all been there. You’re 10 minutes late, driving to work, and you need to make up for lost time. So, suddenly you find yourself driving too fast and you begin multi tasking by catching up on phone calls. Doesn’t sound very safe, huh? We all make common driving mistakes, but we need to be aware that these mistakes could leave us calling for road service.

Pushing buttons on your dashboard while driving can jeopardize your safety. In fact, car companies find themselves jumping through the hoops of lawyers when they develop consoles equipped with climate gauges, satellite navigation and stereos. Playing with these devices is the #1 cause of accidents.

In approximately 56% of fatal car crashes, aggressive driving is a factor. Aggressive driving includes tailgating, speeding, making improper lane changes, and running red lights and stop signs. Most motorists admit that they make the same mistakes that they hate to see other drivers make.

Mobile devices are a big temptation for everyone on the road, but especially teenagers. These include cell phones, Blackberries, and iPods. It is best to place phone calls, text, and set up your music before putting your gear in “drive”. These simple devices can prove fatal in a car.

We are all guilty of making common driving mistakes, but being aware of them will help us avoid calls for emergency auto assistance. Safety should be your #1 concern on the road.

The thermostat in your car serves the purpose of regulating the temperature so it stays at a desired level. To achieve this, it controls the cooling and heating mechanisms that control the heat flow throughout the system. The thermostat manages the amount of coolant in the internal combustion engine. A thermostat is necessary in all liquid cooled engines.

If your thermostat isn’t working correctly it may be due to several reasons. First, the thermostat may be affected if the water pump is failing. The thermostat may also be affected with an overheated engine or if coolant is leaking.

Make sure you have a mechanic look at your thermostat on a regular basis. It plays a key position in keeping your engine cool, so it needs to be replaced every few years.

Also, if you don’t replace your thermostat when it’s time, you may find yourself with additional problems, such as emission problems, knocking with acceleration, and poor fuel-economy, and chances are you will find yourself calling your road service program.

It can be a huge challenge to shop for a handicap-accessible vehicle that will suit your needs. And, it can almost be impossible to sift through ads in a newspaper. This is why Rick Shutes started a very useful website called HandicapAutoTrader.com. He wanted to help people who are disabled find cars that are suitable for them.

Both sellers and buyers can use HandicapAutoTrader.com. People who are shopping can search available vehicles at no charge, and easily contact the website’s staff by e-mail or phone.

The website allows consumers to search for cars according to features that they desire. Also you can do various searches by utilizing different categories, such as model, make, year, etc. Another great feature is “Easy Compare Vehicles”. This lets people compare vehicles side by side.

Whenever you are looking to buy a vehicle you should do your homework, but especially when looking for a handicap-accessible vehicle. In addition, make sure to find a road service program that will assist you in the case of a breakdown.

Many drivers are driving around with cars that are poorly maintained, and some of them find themselves stranded and calling for emergency roadside assistance.  To avoid finding yourself in this situation follow these tips.

It is important to maintain your tire pressure.  Underinflated tires cause tires to wear faster and make your gas mileage poor.  Also, it can feel like you’re driving with the parking brake on.  Your owner’s manual will tell you the proper tire pressure for your tires.

Next, you need to be aware of alignment problems.  If your steering feels different your car might need to be aligned.  To avoid having problems with your alignment try to steer clear of potholes.

Changing your oil on a regular basis is the best thing that you can do for your vehicle.  Typically, you should change your oil every 3,000 miles, however, you can wait a little longer if you’re using synthetic oil.

Following these easy tips can keep your car running well and help you avoid having to call for road service.

Most cars today come equipped with antilock brakes, or ABS. Chances are you have heard about ABS, but you may not know what they actually are. This is a safety feature that is able to detect if a wheel is about to lock up on your vehicle. When this happens the hydraulic pressure of the wheel is controlled, like when you manually pump the brake. This allows you to maintain control of the car.

If you have never used ABS before you might notice that they feel a little different. For example, you may feel that the brake pedal feels harder when ABS is activated, which is normal. Also, it is common to feel pulsating under your foot and a noise similar to a motorboat.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming you can stop on a dime just because you have antilock brakes because you will end up having to call for emergency roadside assistance. You still need to leave ample room between you and the car in front of you. Also, you shouldn’t pump the brake, but apply a firm, strong pressure.

Driving with ABS is easy if you follow these simple tips. Also, you will have an added feeling of security while driving. It is also a good idea to have a road service program for your safety and protection.

It would appear to be a simple equation: High gas prices cause fewer people to drive, which mean there are fewer accidents. And fewer overall accidents would mean that auto insurers wouldn’t pay out as much money, which means that rates for insurance should be less. However, for some reason this hasn’t been the case.

Even though there are a few states that have witnessed a reduction in insurance costs (California), many others have witnessed increases (North Carolina, New York). Overall, there has been a steady rise in insurance, even the last few months when drivers have been staying off of the roads a significant amount. In fact, premiums have actually gone up 1.7%, which is an increase of more than four times the increase rate for this period in 2007.

Why is it that Americans are driving less, yet getting higher insurance premiums? Insurers blame the increasing cost of raw materials, everything from steel to paint to plastic, as the cause of the increase, but there is much skepticism about this. States that are regulated more heavily tend to provide better consumer prices, and these states look at the insurance industry as suspect when it claims it needs to raise rates.

Accidents have also declined due to fewer drivers on the roads. However, it is still important to have a good road service program. After all, you never know when you will experience an accident or a breakdown.

The NHTSA recently announced a recall by BMW of 200,000 SUVs and cars due to an airbag that is faulty and might not deploy in the instance of a crash. The vehicle models included in the recall are 2006 3 Series, 2004-06 5 Series, as well as 2004-06 X3 SUVs.

The airbag itself is not the problem; instead the fault is with the sensors responsible for detecting whether a person is sitting in the front seat. If the sensor is working properly, it will disengage the passenger airbag if no one is sitting in that seat. The problem is that this defect allows the sensor to think there isn’t anyone in the seat, when in reality there is.

BMW claims that no one has been injured because of this defect, and that there is a warning light that will flash if the sensor isn’t working as intended.

If you are an owner of one of these cars you should check with your dealer to find out if your vehicle is included in this recall and bring it in to be serviced. In addition, you should have a road service program in case of emergencies. After all, you never know when your vehicle will fail and leave you stranded on the side of the road.

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 that these errors could have us calling for emergency roadside assistance.

It can be dangerous to adjust gauges and buttons while driving. In fact, it is necessary for auto companies to jump through lawyer hoops when consoles are developed equipped with satellite navigation systems, climate gauges and stereos. The #1 cause of car accidents is playing with these devices.

Aggressive driving is a factor in 56% of fatal car accidents. This includes practices such as speeding, tailgating, changing lanes improperly, and running stop signs and red lights. Many drivers admit to making the same mistakes that they don’t like to see other drivers make.

Mobile devices have become tempting to everyone on the road, but teenagers are especially tempted. These devices include Blackberries, cell phones, and iPods. It is necessary to used these devices before putting your car in gear.

We all make driving mistakes, but being aware of them will allow us to avoid road service calls. Safety should be the #1 concern on the road.

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 that your battery is weak before there is a problem.  In order to do this, you can use The Intelligent Battery Sensor, which will give a warning if the battery is run down due to age.  It is able to do this by determining what the charge status of the battery is.

Approximately one-third of car breakdowns are because of empty batteries.  This happens often in today’s cars because car batteries have added responsibilities.  For example, they must power all of the new electronics available, such as safety features, navigation devices, and luxury features.  This is why The Electronic Battery Sensor by Continental is so beneficial.

The new battery sensor may be small, but it provides a large job.  It allows drivers to know when it is necessary to change their batteries, which will cut down on the amount of motorists who are stranded.  However, it is always a good idea to have roadside assistance in case of unforeseen breakdowns because technology is never full proof.

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.

First, don’t drive your car with low tire pressure. It used to be that service stations would regularly check the tire pressure on your car when you filled up with gas, however, those days are gone. Underinflated tires will put extra wear on your tires and cause your vehicle to get bad gas mileage. To determine what the correct tire pressure is for your car consult your owner’s manual.

Also, notice if your car has poor alignment. If the steering is different take your car to the shop to be aligned. It helps your alignment to avoid potholes.

Changing your oil on a regular basis is the #1 thing that you can do to keep your car running well. Make sure to do this every 3,000 miles. And, using synthetic oil will let you wait longer in between oil changes.

Follow these simple maintenance tips to avoid being stranded. Of course, make sure to have a number for your road service program on hand in case of unforeseen breakdowns.