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IIHS Ranks the Safest Cars on the Road 2014
Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives out awards for the safest cars on the road. Far from being a crash test dummy survival contest, the criteria for ranking among the safest cars available takes into account a lot more than just which car fared better in accidents. The IIHS also considers […]
Top 5 Ways to Avoid Car Theft
In the great big book of Things To Never Do, there’s an entire chapter dedicated to habits to avoid if you want to keep your car safe from theft. Okay, there really isn’t such a book or chapter – but if there were, these would be the top five things on that list. You can […]
What to Avoid While Driving on the Highway
Driving safely at highway speeds requires a combination of skill, judgment and attention. Throw any one of these out the window and you’re only creating a recipe for disaster that could earn you a costly fine or get you into a serious car accident. Of the incredibly long laundry list of things you should never […]
How to Handle Pets on Family Road Trips
If you think long car rides can be stressful for the two legged, imagine what it’s like for pets in cars. They’re suddenly yanked from their comfortable surroundings and thrown into a confined space that’s moving at a high rate of speed. Make Sure That a Family Road Trip with Your Pet Doesn’t Turn into a Nightmare: […]
How to Donate Your Car to Charity
Thinking about getting rid of that old clunker that’s been sitting in your driveway far too long? Are you itching to upgrade your existing ride to something a bit more contemporary? You’ve got plenty of options. You could slap a FOR SALE sign on the windshield, put an ad in the local paper, and see […]
Is Buying a Car Alarm System Worth it?
Car alarm systems come in all shapes and price ranges. You can get a car alarm that will go off if someone opens the door or breaks a window, or you can spring for the kind of alarm that will send out a loud scream to everyone within earshot at the mere detection of motion. […]
Fuel Efficiency Tips for Summer
Summer’s coming, and that means two things: road trip opportunities and high gas prices. According to FOX Business, the average American household spends around $3,000 on gas per year. We hate to be a buzzkill, but gas prices aren’t likely decreasing anytime soon. You’ve got two options – stay home and have a miserable summer, or […]
A Parents Guide to Teen Driving
Teaching a teenager to drive can be a terrifying prospect for any parent. It’s going to happen someday, so you might as well approach it intelligently. If there’s one rule of the road worth prioritizing – and we believe there is one – it’s “Anticipate.” Be sure your teen is always a step ahead, knowing, among […]
Should You Buy a Hybrid Car?
These days, most everyone’s game with the idea of conserving energy – and those who haven’t yet embraced it aren’t far behind. It makes sense, especially when you throw in the surging cost of gas. But are hybrid cars worth the extra money? Or are you better off driving a traditional combustion engine? Here are […]
Recommended Items to Keep in Your Winter Car Kit
For some, winter brings dicey road conditions and nervous driving. For others, winter weather doesn’t alter their desire for a road trip. On the East Coast, people travel to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and other northern destinations. They don’t want to be prevented from skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, ice climbing, or partaking in any other fun winter activities. While […]
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