Gas prices may be lower today than they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to stay there, or that drivers aren’t interested in steps they can take now to increase vehicle fuel economy or fuel mileage and deliver significant savings at the pump. Two main factors impacting a vehicle’s fuel economy
by Alison Lakin How to Drive Safely at Night Your chances of getting into a car accident increase dramatically once the sun sets. In fact, the National Safety Council affirms “traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day." And certain factors, like age, can make you more susceptible to dangers
By Rich Ellis Cover Your Vehicle to Prevent Interior and Exterior Damage Regardless if your infrequent driver is a classic that just underwent a frame-off restoration, or an eight-passenger SUV that’s used only when the extended family rolls into town, all vehicles are at risk for suffering significant interior and exterior damage when stored indoors
By Rich Ellis Share the Road – Watch for Bikes and Motorcyclists In 2017, more than 700 bicyclists died in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number is even higher for motorcyclists, says the Insurance Information Institute (III), with more than 5,000 dying on the road annually. Preventing collisions between
TPMS Warning Light - What it Means and What to do When it Turns on On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this light provides drivers with an important early warning that a tire’s air pressure is outside the recommended optimal range and is either too low or too high. If you
These days many people expect to be able to hop online wherever they are, even on the road. While many new vehicles come with WiFi capability already built in and powered by subscription-based cellular data options, many other vehicles don’t offer this convenience – particularly if they’re older. That doesn’t mean there aren’t options available
By Zach Bowman Fortunately, preparing your car for the hottest of the hot is cheap and easy. Maintain the Coolant System By far, our most important tip is to take the time to get your car’s coolant system checked. If any part of the system comes up with a shaky bill of health, swap the
Ensure Your Vehicle is Winter-Weather Ready No Matter Where You Live or Drive by Rich Ellis Winter-weather service The change in seasons is the perfect time to ensure your vehicle is ready for holiday road trips and winter travel. Regardless of whether you expect to
Our Five New Year's Resolutions by Driverside New Year's Resolutions It's easy to overlook the small responsibilities as a vehicle owner, so we've compiled our top five resolutions below to ensure you've got the information you need to keep your car in top shape throughout the next year. After all, owning a car
Five Ways to Prepare Your Car for the Holidays Get your vehicle ready for a holiday road trip. by Alison Lakin For most of us, proper preparation for your upcoming holiday road trip is more about wedging suitcases into the trunk and grabbing that famous stuffing recipe than it is about car maintenance. We certainly
