Author archives: Anthony King | Cheapest Car Insurance
California DMV Survival Guide: Analyzing California’s DMV Wait Times
No One in California Likes Going to the DMV From coast to coast, Americans agree – having to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles is basically hell. While the general attitude and pace of DMV employees are well-known comedic stereotypes, nothing beats the wait times. Even with the advent of booking in advance and […]
10 Reasons Why Men Are Better Drivers Than Women
The war between the sexes has been raging since the dawn of time, and driving prowess is definitely among the most hotly contested of them all. For whatever reason, men love to claim that they are superior to women when it comes to driving. Unfortunately for them, many reputable studies show that women have many […]
Confessions of a Car Salesman
Of all the professions that entail hawking products, those who sell cars have earned a particularly poor reputation for deceiving customers with slick tricks and tactics. Unfortunately, industry experts attest that this perception is rooted in reality, with dealerships fudging the truth about everything from vehicles’ accident histories to customers’ credit scores. In some […]
Teen Driving: Analyzing Teen-Involved Fatal Car Crashes
Sadly, most Americans have heard this story at least once: A teenager-related car accident results in a tragic death that might have been preventable. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens and, in the last five years, more than 13,500 of these young people have died in accidents. But why […]
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College Crashes
For young people, graduating from high school and leaving home for the four-year (or longer) adventure that is their college education is a rite of passage. Whether moving into a college dorm, getting their first part-time job, or finally being “out on their own,” the college experience is a journey from adolescence into adulthood. Unfortunately, […]
Troubled Treads
Getting work done on your car can be a long and tedious task. The idea of waiting hours in a shop for work that doesn’t seem urgent creates a lot of procrastinators – especially when it comes to tires. Replacing tires in the case of a flat is an obvious move, but when tires seem […]
On the Road
Ah, the open road. Whether you love it or hate it, driving is an integral part of our daily life: Americans spend an average of over 17,600 minutes in the car every year. That’s a lot of audiobooks, radio shows, and podcasts. But what drives us to drive? What compels us to strap in for […]
DUI Decisions
Every year, more than a million Americans are arrested for driving under the influence. That number represents just a tiny fraction of those who get behind the wheel intoxicated. According to the latest CDC reports, 111 million Americans drive drunk annually. Thousands of people die every year as a result, many of them quite young. […]
Automotive Aftermarket Parts
The average car in America is over 11 years old and is owned by its original owner for roughly six years. Considering the speed at which car technology seems to be evolving, it’s easy to see why some people may be interested in buying a new car––or giving their vehicles a bit of a facelift. […]
The Most Common Gas Station Violations
The average American driver uses over 650 gallons of gas every year. At roughly $2.46 per gallon, that’s nearly $1,600 just to fill up your tank on an annual basis. Other ways of filling up your car might be costing you, though, and these prices aren’t posted on the signs at the station. Gas station […]
Bumper Sticker Perceptions: What Does It All Mean?
Whether you’ve placed a witty slogan on the back of your whip or you’re using the rear of your ride as a billboard for political campaigns, bumper stickers help car owners add a layer of expression to their vehicles. Bumper stickers allow drivers to share their humor, successes, and allegiances in the form of adhesive […]
What If You Could Make The Rules Of The Road?
If you had to rate your driving skills on a scale of 1 to 10, what number would you give yourself? Do you follow every rule of the road? Are driving below the speed limit and stopping at red lights non-negotiable? A lot of people would consider themselves to be pretty safe drivers, but according […]
