16 Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Halloween is a fun time of year for children and adults alike.Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time.According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are twice as likely to be struck and killed by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the yearWith a little planning and increased awareness, drivers, parents and trick-or-treaters can … Continue reading 16 Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Has Your Vehicle Been Recalled? Here’s How You Can Find Out
A record 51.26 million vehicle recalls were issued in 2015, led by notices for defective Takata airbags.That number may continue to rise, as industry experts have forecast more frequent and larger auto recalls in the future due to increased scrutiny by federal regulators and an increase in the number of public complaints.While manufacturers are required … Continue reading Has Your Vehicle Been Recalled? Here’s How You Can Find Out
10 Essential Tools for a Memorable Road Trip
Summer officially begins on June 20! If you’re like us, you’re itching to hit the road and see some of the beautiful land that makes up this great country of ours. While researching and daydreaming about potential adventures, we found ten fantastic resources for planning and enjoying a memorable road trip. From the practical to the whimsical, these … Continue reading 10 Essential Tools for a Memorable Road Trip
April Showers: 9 Tips for Safe Spring Driving
While it’s true April showers bring the promise of beautiful May flowers, the often rainy Spring weather we “enjoy” in April can also create treacherous driving conditions.According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 1.2 million weather-related vehicle crashes every year. The overwhelming majority of those crashes occur on wet pavement (73%) or … Continue reading April Showers: 9 Tips for Safe Spring Driving
Stay Safe! 17 Tips for Winter Driving and Vehicle Maintenance
Whether you’re headed over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house for the holidays or planning a family weekend on the ski slopes, ’tis the season for driving in snowy, icy and rainy conditions.To ensure you and your passengers enjoy a safe trip, we’re sharing 17 important winter driving and vehicle maintenance from our friends … Continue reading Stay Safe! 17 Tips for Winter Driving and Vehicle Maintenance
Don’t Top-Up Your Gas Tank! It’s Bad for Your Vehicle, and Your Wallet
Headed to the gas station? Don’t top-up your tank. It’s bad for your vehicle and your wallet.\n\nAccording to www.dailyfinance.com, “Once the pump automatically clicks off, you’re not getting much additional gas after. Instead, fuel is likely being diverted through the pump’s vapor recovery system and right back into the station’s tank. That means you’re paying … Continue reading Don’t Top-Up Your Gas Tank! It’s Bad for Your Vehicle, and Your Wallet
Intersection Throwdown: Which is More Efficient, a Four-Way Stop or Roundabout?
Which type of intersection is more efficient, a four-way stop or a roundabout? Mythbusters put it to the test. See the results on our Facebook page and tell us which system you prefer.
The Best Time to Buy Car Insurance? It Depends on Where You Are
Is there a “best” time to buy car insurance? In many states, there is.\n\nIn fact, nationwide, insurance rates vary by about 7.5% from the cheapest month to the most expensive month. Read more and get more info for your home state — including the best and worst month(s) to buy — here.
Subcompacts and Minicars Flunk Crash Test
Just one of the 11 subcompact and minicars recently subjected to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small overlap front crash test achieved an Acceptable rating.\n\nNone of the vehicles tested earned the top rating of Good, and the Chevrolet Spark was the only vehicle to earn an Acceptable rating. Four vehicles — the Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Mazda … Continue reading Subcompacts and Minicars Flunk Crash Test
The Dangers of Driving with Low Oil Level
We’ve seen a surprising number of vehicles arriving at our centers with low, or no, engine oil.\n\nIt’s our mission to help drivers get the most out of their vehicles by ensuring those vehicles run better and last longer. So, this is a concern.\n\nIt’s important to monitor the oil level in your vehicle because driving with little or … Continue reading The Dangers of Driving with Low Oil Level
