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Father's Day Gift Idea: Emergency Roadside Kit
My dad has always taken great pride in his car. From his former pick-up to his current luxury sedan, Dad has it detailed, has it serviced regularly, and don't you dare mess with his stereo. If your dad is like mine, anything relating to his car will be appreciated this Father's Day. But what do you get the Dad who...
5 Ways to 'Green' Your Vehicle Without Spending a Dime
In last month's 'Grassoline' series, we explored the alternative fuels and vehicles being researched, developed and debated in national headlines. But in this economy, drivers are looking to 'go green' without spending an arm and a leg. Here are five ways to 'green' your vehicle and save money at the pump without spending a dime....
Tickets and Moving Violations: Don't Be a Prisoner to Your Insurance Company
When you shop for car insurance, one of the first questions you will be asked is: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last 3 years?" If the answer is 'yes,' you should take comfort in knowing that you're not alone. In fact, you have a lot in common with millions of drivers: you're subject to higher...
Preparing Your Car For Winter With A Seasonal Tune-up
As the straggling Indian Summer days have finally given way to the inaugural frosts of the season, we shift our focus to preparing our cars for the cold winter months. For cars, winter weather conditions magnify existing problems; graduating small pings and hard engine starts to failed heaters and dead batteries -- always at the wrong time. With freezing...
Does Your Car Insurance Only Cover Aftermarket Parts or Original Manufacturer Parts?
As aftermarket parts are an affordable alternative to the expensive OEM parts, insurance companies will not always reimburse 100% of the repair costs when OEM parts are used. In fact, some carriers require the policyholder to pay the difference between the OEM part and the otherwise fully capable non-OEM substitute part." Auto accidents teach drivers many expensive lessons about their...
Preparing for Fall and Winter Driving
Fall is upon us once again and it is time to go through my yearly routine of preparing my vehicle and self for the winter driving months. I have lived in several climates in my lifetime and learned that preparation for the winter driving season is important in all of my living locations. Below is a list of tasks/items I...
Underinsured Motorists With Changing Driving Patterns And Insurance Needs
More than 4 of 10 families survey by Trusted Choice® who said they had a young driver move away from the home hadn't updated their family's auto insurance coverage to reflect that change. Of those who are frequent carpool drivers to a job, school or activities with children, an alarming 85% hadn't changed their liability insurance coverage to reflect the...
Driver Cell Phone Usage on the Rise
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) came out with an interesting report earlier in the year which addressed the increasing usage of cell phones in cars. The report states that driver cell phone usage increased in 2005, with 6% of drivers on hand-held phones in 2005 nationwide, compared to 5% in 2004. The 2005 rate translates into 974,000 vehicles...
Anti-Rollover Technology for All Vehicles by 2012
Considered the greatest life saving improvement since the safety belt, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) announced a new proposal to require auto manufacturers to install electronic stability control (ESC) as a standard feature on all new passenger vehicles by 2012. ESC systems use automatic computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to help the driver maintain control in situations where...
Adding A Teen Driver To Your Insurance Policy? 5 Ways To Keep Costs At Bay
In our two-part series addressing teen drivers, last month we focused on safety tips for parents of teen drivers (as well as for teen drivers themselves). This month, we discuss the 5 proven ways of keeping your insurance costs at bay once you add your teen driver....
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