Cleaning your car’s interior often takes a back seat to keeping the exterior clean — even though the interior is where you spend your time. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Getting A Used Car? Consider These 5 Key Safety Features
Drivers are increasingly interested in safety features when they’re car shopping, according to a survey we conducted at Swapalease. Although the technology is constantly advancing, you can still have quite sophisticated safety features when you’re getting a used car, as long as you know what to look for. Continue reading
Eyes On The Road: 9 Ways To Minimize Driving Distractions
Safety is a priority for most drivers today. And it’s a fact, most accidents could be avoided if all drivers paid attention to their surroundings and drove defensively. Continue reading
Watch It! That Red-Light Camera Has Its Lens On You
The red-light camera has become a staple of law enforcement in hundreds of cities across the country. With the cameras has come some outcry from motorists who receive tickets in the mail that they feel are unwarranted. Continue reading
Getting Along With Bicyclists: 7 Golden Rules For Drivers
Car drivers and bicyclists often have an uneasy relationship. Drivers sometimes see cyclists as nuisances, while cyclists have to treat cars as potential threats to their safety. Continue reading
Your Car: A Guide To Inspecting The Belts And Hoses
When it comes to car maintenance, inspecting the belts and hoses is one task that often gets overlooked. Continue reading
What’s The Right Car For You? Answer These 4 Questions To Find Out
If you’re looking for a vehicle, you know all too well that there’s a seemingly endless array of cars and SUVs to choose from. So how do you choose the right car? Continue reading
Hand-Washing Your Car: Do This, Don’t Do That
Hand-washing your car is the best way to keep it looking like new — if, that is, you do it correctly. To keep your dream car looking like a dream, here’s what you should and shouldn’t do when you’re hand-washing your car. Continue reading
Driving Over Age 65: Is It Time For Dad To Hang Up The Keys?
There comes a time in the lives of many people when it is no longer wise to be operating a vehicle. Determining when it is time to retire from the road can be a difficult decision, though. Continue reading
Check Out The DOE Fuel Economy Website For Another Take On Your Car’s Mileage
When shopping for a new car, most people research different models and take into consideration the posted MPG ratings of each vehicle. The mileage ratings listed on window stickers and in advertisements are known as EPA averages, because they are based on a testing method developed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading