Car Safety Myths Debunked

For the most part, everyone on the road wants to do their best. Most people believe that they’re driving safely, after all, and that they have control of their car. However, there are plenty of driving myths out there, especially revolving around safety. Today, we’ll bust down a few of these old myths and help you figure out what you should really be doing to be your safest: As Cars.com explains: “Myth: Talking on a hands-free headset while driving is a safe alternative to holding a cellphone. Truth: We're not going to debate the lesser of two evils. Here are the facts: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates...

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Cool Car! How to Keep Your Car from Overheating in the Summer

It’s summer and while that may mean road trips and beach visits for many people, it means another thing to your car: overheating. The possibility of overheating grows dramatically in the summer, especially on hotter days. And even if your car is in great shape, overheating is still a possibility. Fortunately, you can take steps to ensure that your car stays cool and driveable - and that if anything does happen, you’re ready for it. Try these five tips for overheating in the summer: “At the first sign of overheating, shut off your air conditioner and open your windows: Doing so decreases the load on the engine and helps it cool off. If...

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Wax On, Wax Off: How to Wax Your Car

We talk a lot about car maintenance here, and the importance of taking care of your baby, but if you’ve just purchased a new car, you may not be sure how to take care of your car. Never fear! Today, we’ll explore how waxing a car works, why you want to do it, and offer some advice for how to make it happen. Why wax? You may be wondering why you even need to wax in the first place. After all, most cars are clear-coated today to help protect the paint from the elements. However, people wax their cars for the same reason they always have: It helps provide an additional layer of protection against the elements. In this case, wax also helps...

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