According to the National Safety Council, traffic deaths are three times greater in low light conditions. As fall passes and winter approaches this issue comes to the fore. This month Consumer Auto Advocate, Owen Murray appeared on WBFF Fox 45 to discuss how to be safe on the road after dark. https://youtu.be/HH42BUfIB1w Improve your visibility [...]
According to AAA, 48.7 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving holiday. With so many cars travelling so many miles we’re bound to see a spike in breakdowns. With that said, does your car have the stamina to make it through the holiday season without breaking down? If not, you may want to [...]
The Nissan Altima offers stylish looks and sporty handling all in an affordable package. Most Altima owners are in love with their vehicles, Still, even the typically reliable Altima can sometimes have mechanical problems. Let’s look at some Nissan Altima repair problems and their associated costs. The Factory Nissan Auto Warranty is 3 years and [...]
In 1988 airbags became required safety devices in all automobiles. Combined with proper seatbelt use, an airbag greatly reduces the risk of injury in a car crash. Still, airbag issues such as the recent Takata airbag recall remind us that mechanical devices may be subject to failure and poor design. Another important issue is airbag [...]
Nobody likes them, but every once in awhile these little lights appear on your dashboard display. Let’s review some common dashboard lights and learn what to do about them. A CARCHEX Vehicle Protection Plan will pay for unexpected costly repairs. Get a free quote from CARCHEX today. Check Battery This means that there is a [...]
Wondering about mechanical breakdown insurance? How about an extended car warranty? What about an Extended Vehicle Protection Plan? What’s the difference and which is better? In all cases, you get a plan that pays for unexpected breakdowns, but there are important differences to keep in mind. Let’s find out which protection plan makes sense for [...]
If you have an outstanding car loan, you may be considering paying it off with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Some people do this to consolidate debt, and they often even bundle in credit card debt this way. Let’s find out more about scenarios when paying off a car loan with a home [...]
Don’t be fooled by the beautiful foliage and cool air of fall, winter is coming! Along with football and the holidays come rain, snow and ice – all of which pose risks to drivers. Don’t wait until the first freeze to think about your car, act now. One of the best ways to combat these [...]
As automotive technology advances, vehicles are more “aware” of their surroundings than ever before. With cameras, sensors, computers and the help of GPS, today’s cars can even be self-driving. So what’s next? It only makes sense that cars will begin to communicate with each other. Let’s find out more. Cover expensive car technology repairs with [...]
Last month we sent a team of 16 walkers to Canton Waterfront Park for the annual Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) charity 5k walk - Walk Like MADD Baltimore. We walked side-by-side with hundreds of people from across Maryland to remember, inspire and commit to showing that ‘Drunk Driving Ends Here’. There were some fantastic [...]
