Tips for Saving Money on Tires

Knowing when to replace your tires is an important part of being a car owner. Overall vehicle safety is affected by tires that are in bad condition. But everyone knows that replacing tires is expensive, and is not always a task that can be done with ease financially. This article from AOL Autos gives drivers tips on how they can save some green when it comes time to replace your tires. Now you'll have a safe car and your wallet won't be empty. 1. Determine if it's time for replacement  To determine whether you even need new tires, do some simple checks on your current set. First, take a penny and place the edge into the groove of...

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In-Car Entertainment is Going Mobile

Remember when you were a kid and family road trips consisted of "I Spy Games", singing, and asking "Are we there yet?" to pass the time. That's not the case for families these days. According to Kicking Tires many traveling families now rely on mobile devices to keep children, as well as adults occupied on long trips. A new online survey by research firm Harris Interactive on behalf the manufacturers of the Scout GPS personal navigator polled 2,044 adults last month and found that personal electronics now overwhelmingly dominate in passing the doldrums of family holiday car travel. Only 27 percent of parents said old-school-style...

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What to Do In A Fender Bender

Nobody wants to get into a car accident. But sometimes fender benders happen. How you handle the situation afterwards can affect your personal health, how your insurance carrier will handle the incident, and the overall outcome of the accident. There are a few general things to consider doing after a car accident. This article from Cars.com lists the steps you should take to ensure that all parties involved in a fender bender are taken care of physically, legally, and emotionally. 1. Think safety first. It's a given to think safety in a more serious crash, but the after affects of fender-benders can be dangerous too. While in many states, the law requires you to stop after a collision, it's important to pull out of any driving lanes, even if the traffic behind you is stopped. This is...

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Drowsy Driving

Did you know that 1 in 24 people admit to nodding off recently behind the wheel? And that's only the people that admit it. Health officials believe the number may be much higher. That means the driver next to you on the highway might be sleeping! That's a scary thought. This article from Cars.com explores drowsy driving and how drivers can combat it. This could give you nightmares: 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving.  And health officials behind the study think the number is probably higher. That's because some people don't realize it when they nod off for a second or two behind the wheel. "If I'm on...

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