| Buying a car? Avoid these wrong turns | 2012-01-30 |
| Buying a car is like an epic adventure. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help ensure your car buying experience is a great adventure that doesn't turn into a detour to financial disaster. Here are some common wrong turns and how to avoid them. |
| Price versus value: When is it worth the upgrade? | 2012-01-17 |
| When does it make sense to upgrade to a premium automotive product? That's a question that stumps a lot of people when confronted with the wide range of prices for seemingly comparable products. Here are a few tips on common automotive product categories to help you make informed decisions. |
| How to keep your car running for years longer than most | 2012-01-06 |
| While there's no getting around the price you have to pay for a new automobile, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you won't have to make the same investment again anytime soon. By doing the little things to maintain your car on a day-to-day basis, you can do everything in your power to make your car last long past the day you make your final payment on that car loan. |
| Tips to prepare your auto for winter travel | 2012-01-04 |
| The cold snap has arrived and the stormy winter days and dark evenings are here. It is time to prepare your car for the winter months to minimize the risk of a breakdown. Such breakdowns could be avoided by carrying out regular checks, so motorists are advised to follow these steps to minimize the risk. |
| Tire tips for winter driving | 2011-12-20 |
| As the weather outside gets frightful, now is a good time to make sure your vehicle's tires are prepared for snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Sixty-three percent of Americans are concerned about skidding and icy roadways as the thermometer's mercury drops, according to a recent survey. To ensure safety and peace of mind as you venture out on a snowy day, here are some tire tips to consider. |
| Find the perfect snow thrower for you | 2011-12-06 |
| With only a few weeks until the official start of winter, now is the perfect time to choose a snow thrower before the blizzards hit. With so many options on the market, which one is right for you? |
| Large payouts from natural disasters could lead to auto insurance rate increases | 2011-11-29 |
| From earthquakes, fire and floods to tornadoes and tropical storms, the natural disasters that hit the nation this year broke records for the billions of dollars in damage they wreaked. And while catastrophic weather events cost many consumers their homes, cars and businesses, damaged property can be replaced - provided it is insured. But for the insurance providers who must make good on those policies, weather-related catastrophes translated into billions of dollars in losses for which there is no reimbursement. |
| Don't let winter weather catch you by surprise behind the wheel | 2011-11-21 |
| This year, millions of Americans will be hitting the roads and facing cold temperatures, along with the snowy and icy conditions winter weather brings. These factors are not only a nuisance, but at times, very dangerous, even for the most confident and experienced drivers. To prepare vehicles for the winter months ahead, here are some simple tips to help you arrive safely at your destination. |
| Cleaning up the mystery of vehicle title washing | 2011-11-21 |
| When you buy a used car, you're happy if the seller vacuums the interior and gives the exterior a good wash and wax before you take possession. But there's one kind of "cleanup" that you want to avoid when you're buying used: title washing. |
| New garage door technology makes your life safer; secure | 2011-11-18 |
| As the American home has continued to evolve with the speed of new technology, so has the garage. In order to keep up with the everyday busy lives of homeowners and the need for these homeowners to spread out and utilize all the space within their homes, garages have become a new frontier for functioning space within the home. |
| Worried about an older relative's driving? | 2011-11-17 |
| When families are gathered together this holiday season, you may start to notice changes in an older relative's driving behaviors and begin to have some concerns. You are not alone. If you're worried, you should find out if your concerns are valid. Learn the warning signs, get in the car and observe the older driver. |
| Get your garage ready for winter | 2011-11-09 |
| Colder weather not only has you shutting the windows and cranking up the heat, but also bringing all your belongings indoors to protect them from the winter elements. This means it's time to get your garage geared up for the season. |
| What to do if you get stopped for speeding | 2011-11-08 |
| Every day, thousands of speeding tickets are issued to motorists on our nation's roads and highways. According to various sources, an estimated 40 million speeding tickets are issued each year (one for every five motorists) with an average fine of $150. What can you do to avoid a speeding ticket? And what should you do if you're stopped for speeding? |
| Hybrid cars drive innovation while meeting consumer demands | 2011-11-04 |
| Americans have an undisputed love for their automobiles, but it's a double faceted adoration. There's a love for tradition - you'll feel it any time you see a beautiful vintage cruiser headed to a car show or just out for a Sunday drive. But there's also a passion for innovation - the newest cars are in high demand for their new bells and whistles that make the driving experience better. |
| Winter warriors make roadways safer and keep us moving | 2011-11-02 |
| It's fall. It's getting colder, the leaves are falling and winter is looming. Most likely, you haven't given much thought to the road crews who are working this fall, preparing equipment and resources in order to keep roads clear and safe this winter. |
| Personalizing gives used vehicles that new-ride feel | 2011-10-26 |
| Driving a shiny, new and powerful vehicle can be quite a thrill. Fortunately, you don't have to go into debt buying a new car or truck to get that feeling. With people holding on to their used vehicles longer, demand is growing for cost-effective, exciting ways to personalize automobiles. |
| New federal auto regulation could have positive insurance implications | 2011-10-25 |
| Safety and automotive experts have long recognized that ESC systems - which use computer-controlled braking to reduce the risk of rollovers and other crashes - save lives and prevent injuries. Now insurance industry insiders are saying ESC can lessen the financial toll caused by some types of accidents and may even help motorists save money on their insurance premiums in the near future. |
