The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety advisory cautioning motorists that hot weather and under-inflated tires are a dangerous combination. In the summer months, while vehicles are being driven at highway speeds, the heat and hot roadways contribute to the breakdown of tires and a greater likelihood for [...]
Is getting your car washed just one more thing to add to your to-do list? Does hitting up your local car wash leave you watching the clock in a dull waiting room? Well, you might be in the wrong place. Check out our list of the coolest car washes across the country -- each one [...]
With the weather warming up and schools letting out, there are more and more people out and about, and that means more pedestrians as well as more cars on the road during the summer months. On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 120 minutes and injured in a traffic crash every [...]
Driver’s education classes teach us to remain calm after an accident, but how does the situation change if it’s an accident on an interstate rather than a city street? With highway speed limits varying from 55 to 85 mph, depending on the state, the speeds of other vehicles could make exiting your car and walking on [...]
June is here again. That means Father’s Day is right around the corner and graduation festivities are happening all month long. Don't know what to get the awesome dad or grad in your life? We've got a few ideas.. For Grads: Your new graduate is going to need reliable transportation to and from that new [...]
Much like a person’s DNA, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to every car and holds a lot of information within the seemingly random combination of numbers and letters. Between 1954 and 1981, each automobile manufacturer had their own system for tagging cars and light trucks which resulted in a wide variety of VIN [...]
While many of us prefer summer breezes to winter blizzards, extreme heat, humidity, and other summer weather can take a toll on your car. It is important to keep an emergency kit with items appropriate for the season in your car just in case. In this video, Pat Goss explains what you should always keep [...]
What are the different levels of extended warranties available and how do I know which is the best for me? Video Transcription I always take the top down approach that starts with the highest level of coverage available for the vehicle at all points in time. This gives the customer the opportunity to have the [...]
Myth: To save money during the warmer summer months, you should try to limit driving to early morning or later at night. Fact: If your car is in good condition, it doesn't matter what time of the day you drive. Video Transcription Well, that all depends on the coefficient of drag of the automobile, the [...]
Sure, average gas prices are still the highest they’ve been in years, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your summer road trip. It’s one of America’s greatest travel traditions! Here are some tips to help you save on your summer road trip. Getting your car ready Before you climb behind the wheel, [...]
