Keeping Your Family Safe When Car Trouble Strikes

If you own a car, running into some kind of trouble is inevitable. Whether it be a flat tire, running out of gas or a dead battery, car trouble can be extremely stressful, especially if your family is in the car. Here are some tips you can use to make sure your family stays safe next time car trouble strikes. So what should you do when your car breaks down and your kids are in the backseat? Erin Stepp, AAA spokeswoman, has tips to keep you and your family safe and sane when the inevitable happens. Carefully pull over: In an emergency, the first thing to do is gently and safely bring the car to a stop. Pull over onto the far right shoulder,...

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Many Americans Are Driving When They Shouldn't

A new study has found that many Americans are driving their car even thought they know they probably shouldn't. The survey didn't only look at impairment from drinking, but also at those who drove when they were tired or sick or when their car has some sort of mechanical issue that may not have been safe. Read more about the study in this article from KickingTires. Nearly half of all drivers admitted to driving when they shouldn't have. That's one finding in a poll of 2,000 licensed drivers from December 2013, which CarInsurance.com released Monday. The website found that 46 percent of respondents admitted to driving once or twice in the...

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Back-to-School Safety

It's back to school time! In order to keep kids safe when getting to and from school, Kicking Tires has published this list of great tips for both parents and their kids as they head back to school for the year. Before Carpooling Don't agree to drive more children than you have proper seating, seat belts and, if needed, child-safety seats for. Set rules for proper car behavior up front; kids cannot meet your expectations unless you spell them out clearly. Driving Through the School Zone Create a distraction-free zone: Cellphones, loud music, screaming kiddos, breakfast, makeup touchups and more take our eyes and minds off the road....

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Car Ownership Mistakes That Could Cost You

Everyone knows that owning a car isn't necessarily cheap. But making any of these five mistakes could make your wallet a lot lighter. Some may even seem like you are saving money at the time, but in the long run it will actually cost you much more: 1. Putting Off An Oil ChangeWhile oil technology has improved drastically over the past couple of decades, it's still important to change your oil as recommended by your car's manufacturer.  Motor oil gradually breaks down as it is circulated through your engine. After a certain number of miles, the oil doesn't provide adequate lubrication, causing your engine to wear out prematurely....

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