Your car’s brakes are too important to ignore. And brakes do wear out over time, requiring an occasional replacement or repair. Continue reading
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Your Noisy Brakes: They’re Telling You Something — Do You Know What?
Having noisy brakes on your car could indicate a problem or just be a minor annoyance. Considering how important brakes are to your safety, though, you’re better off knowing exactly what your noisy brakes are trying to tell you. Continue reading
Getting Another Car? Key Safety Features to Consider
Today’s cars are gradually becoming safer, as new car safety features are invented, improved or become standard equipment on more and more vehicles. 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
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
Sharing The Road With 18-Wheelers
There are an estimated 2 million semi trucks on the road today, and together they carry almost a third of all freight in the United States. The food you eat, the clothes you wear, the gas you put in your car and even your car itself were likely carried at some point on the back of an 18-wheeler. Continue reading
Planning A Holiday Road Trip? Proceed With Caution
Across much of the country, the potential for snow, ice and severe cold makes winter driving a challenge. So if you’re planning a holiday road trip, keep some tips in mind. Proceed with caution, and you’ll arrive safely at your destination. Continue reading