3 Things You Should Never Say to a Mechanic
Ticking off the person who’s about to work on your car is one of the worst things in the world that you can do. If you’re the kind of person people don’t like going to dinner with because they’re afraid of what the waiter is going to do to their food in an attempt to […]
5 of the Safest Family Cars on the Road
You love fast cars, convertibles, and the coolest looking cars out there… and then at some point in your life you start a family. One child followed by another, and another. Just after starting a family your views change and your number one priority is making sure that you keep your family as safe as […]
Car Won't Start? This May Be Why
There are literally hundreds of scenarios that can lead to your car not starting. While this isn’t exactly the most comforting news in the world, the fact is you can significantly narrow down the problem just by making a few educated observations. Here’s a list of the 5 most likely reasons you car won’t start: […]
When Should Kids Stop Using Car Seats?
If you’ve got kids, you’re probably already well versed on the critical importance of ensuring that you don’t so much as back out of your driveway without ensuring they’re properly secured in their car seats. But there’s actually a lot more to kids and car seats than you may know – including guidelines that tell […]
Common Distractions in Your Car That Cause Accidents
According to the National Safety Council (the people who really know all about this sort of thing) there’s an accident every 24 seconds caused by cell phones and texting. So far this year, that’s about 760,000 wrecks. If that’s not enough to scare you into wanting to stay home and never get into a car again, there’s more: distracted driving […]
When to Use Your Emergency Brake
People love abbreviations and shortenings of language. It’s almost as if they can’t be troubled to speak an additional three syllables. Sometimes it can be fun and cool to bestow a catchy nickname on your favorite person or thing. But there are some abbreviations that simply shouldn’t be allowed. One perfect example is “e-brake.” When […]
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Tires
Did you know that your car’s tires are one of its most important safety features? Most of us would never dream of sliding behind the wheel and taking a cross country trip without strapping ourselves down with our seat belts. And in many cases, people make buying decisions based on the availability of front- and […]
10 Essential Car Emergency Kit Items for Parents
Sometimes being a parent is a lot like being a taxi driver, without the added perk of a salary or tips to compensate you for your troubles. What’s even worse, there are precautions you have to take to ensure the safety of your children that no bona fide taxi driver would ever have to consider […]
How to Change Your Car's Headlight
These days, headlight bulbs are lasting longer and longer. But that’s no guarantee that you won’t someday find yourself with a burned out headlight. When this happens, it’s imperative that you get it taken care of quickly – being on the road with only one headlight isn’t only dangerous, but it can also cost you […]
