National Automotive Service Professionals Week
This is National Automotive Service Professionals Week, a week where you can give a high-five to the men and women who keep your car running and on the road. They are the reason you can drive to work, drop the kids off at school, go to the store, and head to a movie.
You should [...]
Tiger Woods - How to Report an Accident
Tiger Woods’ “car accident” was reported by his neighbor - if you are reporting an accident or emergency by cell phone:
Be sure you are safe.
If you are driving, pull over to a safe spot, turn on your hazard lights (flashers) and stop before calling for help.
Be watchful of the potential for additional accidents caused [...]
Find a Good Mechanic
Finding a mechanic you trust is harder than one would think. First, you need to trust this person because they are taking care of one your most expensive assets, and secondly - you’re giving them lots of money. Here’s some good advice from around the country on finding a good mechanic….
Read your owner’s manual to [...]
Nine Fine Winter Car Care Tips
No one wants to talk about winter, but it’s October and it’s snowing North of the Mason Dixon line so here we go….
Here are nine fine winter car care tips - after all, October is National Car Care month.
Check your tire pressure monthly (regardless of the season!). Don’t know how? Read your car’s manual [...]
Quick Tip: 5 Common Winter Driving Mistakes
It’s snowing in many parts of the country (a little too early ….). Here are five common winter driving mistakes you should watch out for.
Quick Tip: The Fender Bender Help Page
We passed a fender bender on the way into work this morning.
Both drivers were OK, but they were frazzled.
Don’t let this happen to you! If you have a fender bender - keep calm with our simple, easy
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-to-follow guide on what to do if someone rear ends you.
- Susan
Quick Tip: Where’s My Car?
Say you’ve had a car accident. Depending on how you feel or how long is takes to handle the aftermath, your car has probably been towed.
But where?
Give the police department or city a call to find out where they tow cars. From there, call and check with those companies. Chances are, you’ll find it.
Susan
Bret Michael’s Tour Bus Crash
Bret Michaels’ tour bus was hit yesterday.
The singer was heading from Canada to Minnesota when his bus was hit by a car, which resulted in a five-car pile up.
First the Tony set hit him, now this.
When the third thing happens to him, we’re calling and asking him to be the spokesperson for our site since [...]
Auto Mechanic Advice for Teens
If you’re a teenager and are in charge of a car, or if your teen has just started driving; it’s time to look for a mechanic you trust and time to take care of the car. And yes, we mean that mom and dad need to let the kids do this. If they are [...]
Bringing Your Newborn Home
By Steven W., busy dad and our family blogger
Bringing your first newborn home from the hospital can be a daunting task for new parents. In particular, dealing with car seat installation can be frustrating, at best. Here are some tips to help get you and your car seat prepared.
Before the Big Day
1) Get the car [...]