Your car's braking system is critical to your safety on the road. In this blog post, we'll take off the wheels and show you how braking systems work and highlight warning signs that should prompt you to get them checked. Understanding the Basics: Components of a Brake System: Brake Pedal: Initiates the braking process.
With summer on its way and gas prices that are well over $2.00 per gallon, it makes sense that you'll want to save some gas and money on your vacation. Here are some road trip tips that can help. By Jerry Renshaw Tire inflation: Think about how tough it is to ride a bicycle with a low
by Rich Ellis What is it? Today’s sophisticated vehicles rely on a computerized engine management system – which includes the check engine light – to monitor and control a wide variety of vehicle functions and systems. Some vehicles had on-board computers as early as the mid 1970’s, but it wasn’t until 1996 that vehicle manufacturers
by Rich Ellis 3 Ways Low Fuel Levels Can Damage Your Vehicle Water in the tank. There’s probably some water at the bottom of your vehicle’s fuel tank, either from condensation in the tank or at the gas station’s storage tanks. Usually this isn’t a problem, unless there’s a lot of water AND low fuel
ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System - If you've got a vehicle that's more recent than the late 90's, chances are it's got antilock brakes and traction control. These are great features that went from being an optional feature to being standard equipment on most vehicles. ABS Brakes have actually been around since the late 70's; it's
by Alison Lakin 7Stay alert. As easy as it is to do, you should never switch to auto pilot while driving. That’s a surefire way to slow your response time and decrease awareness. Keep your attention focused on the road ahead and the vehicles around you so your brain can analyze and prepare for
How to Sanitize Your Vehicle Your vehicle is your connection to the outside world. You use it to drop the kids off at school, get groceries, and meet up for social gatherings. Unfortunately, that outside world also invites contact with unwanted things like dirt, germs, and bacteria. What you need are science-backed ways to clean
by Rich Ellis Being stranded on the side of the road as traffic flies by mere feet away is scary. It’s a situation made even worse if you’re not traveling at all times with an emergency kit in the vehicle. Stocked with essentials for both the vehicle and its passengers, an emergency kit can help
by Alison Lakin Did you know that over 90 percent of crashes are due to human error?[i] None of us plan on leaving the house, getting behind the wheel, and ending up in a car accident, but they can happen to even the most vigilant of drivers. There are certainly some situations that are unavoidable,
Four driving-related apps that may not be on your radar by Rich Ellis Whether it’s a daily commute to and from work, dropping off the kids at school, or a multi-state road trip spanning several days or weeks, success behind the wheel depends largely on several universal factors. Directions, traffic, weather, gas or charging
