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As the flooding from Hurricane Sandy recedes and the damage figures climb, the numbers of automobiles impacted by the storm are beginning to roll in.  So far, estimates show that as many as 266,000 new and used vehicles will be heading to the junkyard as a result of the storm.  Of that figure, manufacturers report […]

By Aaron Crowe Cooking a Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’re driving for four hours or so on Thanksgiving Day, let the car do the cooking for you. While it may not sound appetizing, cooking on a car’s engine can be done safely, according to experts. There are some caveats: You won’t […]

A New Jersey requirement that placed identifying decals on the license plates of teen drivers is having a big impact on accident statistics.  According to a study released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the decal requirement, which is known as Kyleigh’s Law, has reduced the number of teen driving accidents by 1,624 since […]

Super storm Sandy recently wrecked havoc all over the east coast. Coverage of the disaster showed submerged and flooded cars everywhere. Some of these cars will be repaired and kept by their current owners; many more will be totaled by an insurer and sold to rebuilders. While there are many honest rebuilders out there, some […]

Have you ever been denied automobile insurance but you don’t know why?  Some states have laws that designed to protect individuals against insurance discrimination. Massachusetts is one of those states. Massachusetts has enacted the Consumer Bill of Rights for Automobile Insurance. Not only does the bill protect against discrimination with regards to securing auto insurance, […]

Car repairs aren’t just costly, they can be a nuisance. When your car is in the shop you lose valuable time waiting for it, you might have to bum a ride from someone else or take public transportation. In order to make the hassle worth it, make sure your mechanic can be trusted. The first […]

There are some perfect, or be it lucky drivers out there. There are people who seem to never have car trouble, never get in an accident, or never even get a ticket. For most of us however, one of the three has happened at least once. There are things that should be done if any […]

Young drivers or inexperienced operators unfortunately are involved in a higher percentage of accidents then more experienced drivers. It is just nature that it takes time to fully learn something and be good at it, be it golf or driving a car. It appears the phenomenon of inexperienced driving however is more a problem with […]

Tired of sitting in traffic, inching forward every few minutes? Soon you may be able to read a book, check your email or just daydream while your car does the driving. Autonomous cars are coming sooner than anyone thought. While not exactly a driverless car, Volvo has announced that by 2014 their next-generation models will […]

You can now crank your car up to 85 mph on State Highway 130 in Texas and not worry about getting a ticket. This 40-mile stretch of road that runs between Austin and San Antonio sports the highest speed limit in the nation. Speed doesn’t come free though, S.H. 130 is a toll road and […]

Texting is pretty, or constant use of a smartphone has pretty much become an obsession with some people, and it’s not just teenagers. The addiction has taken to the road, with distracted drivers texting, emailing and surfing the web all while driving. Who hasn’t looked over at another driver who seems to be driving erratically […]

By Aaron Crowe Saving about $5 by filling up your car with regular gas instead of premium isn’t much of a savings, but over the lifetime of a car it adds up. No matter how much money you save, is that savings worth it if the car’s manufacturer recommends using premium gas? And on the […]

If you have a teenage driver, you might think seriously about limiting the number of teen passengers they’re allowed to drive with, or prohibiting them altogether. A recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that teen drivers are much more likely to engage in risky driving when other teens are in […]

If so, you’re not only ignoring a ton of safety warnings about the dangers of distracted driving, you might soon be a lot more likely to get caught.  While driving distractions include eating and drinking, talking on the phone and adjusting your CD player, the worst offender is texting. The National Highway Safety Administration says […]

Currently, 38 states ban texting and driving and the number is climbing every year. Putting these laws in place is just one piece of the pie though when it comes to stopping the  deadly practice of driving while texting. Unfortunately, police officers around the country have had a difficult time of enforcing these laws. A […]

While getting a great price on car insurance is always a bonus, be sure to read all of the fine print. Like many things in life, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. When dealing with car insurance you want to make sure that you have the proper coverage and […]

The fall months always see an uptick in the number of auto accidents involving wildlife. Deer, elk and other animals will be making their way to their winter homes and collisions with cars are inevitable. Accidents involving wildlife cannot only be deadly, but very expensive. Cars hit 1 million deer each year and the damage […]

Sky high gas prices mean drivers want to get every drop of firepower out of their gas tanks.  Even drivers of hybrid vehicles look for ways to put the squeeze on their already limited petroleum consumption. All of this is good news for a relatively new technological development in the eco-car market, ‘green tires’.  The […]

Auto insurance fraud is becoming a huge problem across the country. Many people are getting taken advantage of because they get talked into things. There are fraudulent car insurance agents out there who want to use scams to get money from drivers. The scams are relatively simple but they are happening in many states on […]

There was no real concern for the pollution of automobile emissions didn’t arrive until the 1950’s and 1960’s. Essentially there was an exhaust pipe and a muffler at the end to reduce noise pollution, not air pollution. Although now common for a good fifty to sixty years, pollution wasn’t a worry. One of the first […]

Many people text message while driving even though they should not and in some cases it is against the law. The problem with most drivers is that they overestimate their reaction time and driving skills. It is hard to pay attention to the road in front of you when you are using a mobile phone […]

Cold is an enemy to cars and people alike. Be prepared when driving in the winter, temperatures alone can be as harmful as ice and snow. Make sure that you are prepared as well as the car. Even though you may be driving a few miles down the street, if it is winter, still dress […]

Gas prices are high and seem to keep climbing every day. American Honda Motor Co has taken notice and is looking to take advantage of current high prices to tempt buyers to switch to alternative fuel vehicles like the compressed natural gas Honda Civic CNG by offering a $3000 fuel card. The Honda Civic is […]

The market for stolen vehicles and their parts is more sophisticated than ever. It is not just a joy rider, or a teenager looking for loose change, it is a complex underground operation. The sum of the parts can be much greater than the whole. The vehicle and its parts aren’t he only target, from […]