Passing a driver’s test may prove that a teen can drive, but there are many other things that a newly licensed teen driver needs to know how to do. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Checking Out a Car’s Safety Ratings
Vehicle safety is one of the most important qualities that people look for when car shopping. One simple way to find the safest car possible is to check out a car’s safety ratings. Continue reading
Getting The Right Car Insurance: Your 10-Step Strategy
Car insurance these days is not difficult to find, as there are a multitude of insurance companies and agents eager to get your business. Getting the right car insurance, however, may require a bit of research. Continue reading
Children In Car Seats: Choosing A Vehicle With An Easy-To-Use LATCH System
Properly securing your small children in car seats is the best way to protect them from possible injury in the case of an accident. However, child-safety seats can be notoriously difficult to properly install in the car. Continue reading
Know the Difference Between a Hybrid and a Fuel Sipper? A Glossary of Vehicle Types
There are many types of vehicles in the auto industry today and many ways to classify them. In fact, there are so many often-overlapping car classes, drivers often don’t know the difference between a hybrid and fuel sipper or a crossover and SUV. Continue reading
Crash-Avoidance Systems: Safety Features To Consider
We’ve discussed how to deal with auto collisions, but it is far preferable to avoid them. New crash-avoidance systems help make that possible by detecting possible hazards and assisting drivers in responding to them quickly. And drivers are responding in the way they choose their vehicles: Crash-avoidance systems were rated as the most desirable features available on new cars. Continue reading
Hitting the Road with Your Pet? 5 Essential Travel Tips
Hitting the road with your pet adds another layer of considerations and possible complications to your travel plans. Keeping both you and your pet happy on a long trip requires a little bit of planning. Continue reading
When the Roads Are Icy and the Driving’s Dicey
The most dangerous time to be driving is when the roads are icy. If possible, it’s best to stay off the roads completely when they’re covered by ice or snow. Continue reading
The Best Car Leases: 3 Things to Look For
Car leasing gives drivers a lot of options when it comes to choosing and paying for a car. But not all leasing options are equal. The best car leases save you money while allowing you to drive the car of your dreams. Continue reading
Manual Transmissions Are Fuel Efficient and Cheaper? Debunking the Myths
When it comes to choosing a new car, the vast majority of people buy a car with an automatic transmission. However, the higher gas prices and mediocre economy of the past few years have caused many people to take a closer look at manual transmissions. Manuals, after all, are supposed to be more fuel efficient and cheaper to own. But is that really the case? Continue reading