Driving & Safety

In many areas of the country, driving on slick, icy roads may become necessary during the Fall and Winter months. It is possible to get to work and back in one piece with a few tips to help you...

The purpose of setting a car mirror is to eliminate the blind spot in your side mirrors. The blind spot occurs when an approaching car is not visible in a side mirror as it passes on either the...

The Smart car is the smallest gasoline-powered, street-legal vehicle for sale in the United States. Receiving excellent crash test ratings and getting excellent fuel economy, the Smart Fortwo is a...

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing seat belts saves lives in car accidents. Wearing a seat belt reduces your chance of death by 45%.

Dead batteries are a common occurrence, and this annoying problem happens to everyone. Sometimes you leave your lights on, or you may have turned on the interior light to check your hair and...

The proper positioning of your wing, or side-view, mirrors is paramount to your ability to drive safely. When adjusted properly, these mirrors will minimize blind-spot hazards and ensure that you...

The Smart Car, manufactured by Daimler AG, is touted as the most efficient gasoline-powered automobile in production. The car has become popular for this reason, as well as the current economic...

There are a few reasons why you may want to detect a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker on your car. You could be worried that you're being illegally tracked by somebody, or you might have...

With old man winter arriving in many states, it’s time once again to prepare the car for the weather and practice safety driving tips. How many people with no garage, wake up to the time...

It is possible to buy a used car from a private dealer and not know that it is equipped with a GPS tracking device. For the most part, you will want to remove the tracking device just to be...

Early forms of car seats were made of sacks and drawstrings and were used to keep children from moving around, according to Americanheritage.com. In the 1970s and 1980s, companies began to made...

How to save on gas when driving your car and keep the money in your pockets.

You have several options when it comes to transporting your vehicle across the country. If you don't want to drive the car yourself (or tow it if it isn't running), or haul it behind another car...

Surely you've heard of refrigerator magnets for the kitchen, but now there are also car magnets for the outside of your automobile. These are commonly used as inexpensive advertisements for a...

As we prepare ourselves for winter's frigid temperatures, it is a good idea to consider the family car. Not only does the cold place unusual strain on the engine and drivetrain and create road...

The year 2008 saw a significant increase in the sales of scooters worldwide, mostly driven by a major increase in gasoline prices, according to a CNN Money report on Sept. 23, 2008. For many...

It's not just teenagers who are bad drivers, though they are the most at risk behind the wheel. (Even if anecdotal evidence leads you to believe everyone on the freeway needs a refresher course at...

When I first learned to drive a manual transmission car, I noticed that some teachers just didn't know how to teach very well. I am going to write a little guide with some tips, in the simplest...

Driving a car seems like an easy task, especially if you have had driving class in high school or with a private driving school. Driving instructors seem to forget to tell the driving students...

Here are some tips to keep you & your loved ones safe. The crime rate is up and knowing extra life-saving tips on how to keep you safe will benefit you. Do you ever believe crime will help...

I think everybody should know how to drive a car with a manual transmission because you never know when you are going to have to. At first it may seem a little intimidating, but grab a friend who...

Do you know well of Car alarm ? Do you know the new alarm add GPS Locator ? Do you want more functions of Alarm to provent theft ? Do you want to control your car? Usually to meet above request....

If you have a good-looking or interesting car, a large truck or van, or you just like to drive around a lot, you might be able to start a small business using your car as a billboard. Taxis and...

How many steps does it take to park a car? Experienced drivers may not even think about the process as they slide into an available space. For beginner drivers or those with little experience...

Make sure your not one of the unlucky ones by knowing how to stop your car should your car have major break failure. Tips for both automatics and manual vehicles should you experience break failure.

Wheel studs are an important component of a car's hub. Your car's wheels are bolted onto these studs. Without the studs, the wheel will fall off. Occasionally, one or more wheel studs can get...

The recession has caused crime to increase drastically . Stealing from others seems to be the only way out for some. Car jacking is no stranger to us. Since it is a growing problem in cities...

If you live in anywhere it snows a few times a season you know it can get pretty bad during winter. Even if you've lived in the area for many years it's imperative that you take time every winter...

Before heading off on road-trips to Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations, prepare, prepare, prepare! Do what you can to help ensure your safe and timely arrival to and from your...

A lemon refers to a car that has mechanical issues almost immediately or not attributable to regular wear or tear, accidents or anything else of your doing. Although most new cars work well right...

Bad weather conditions can strand us in our vehicles when we’re least expecting it, but we can also be stuck somewhere due to traffic congestion or problems with our own cars. There are several...

You have tried taking the written or physical lessons but just can’t seem to pass. In this case, we are going to need a professional to teach you all the ropes and books as well.

With winter on the way it's time to have your car ready for any emergency. Many of these items as shown in the picture are handy to have in your car year round but especially in the winter time...

Do you remember that feeling when you're car starts to die on a dark deserted road out in the middle of no where? You say to yourself oh please just get me out of here this time and I promise I...

We all get worried about getting our car stolen, but remember, as long as you have insurance, you should be okay, but if you want to play it safe and you want to prevent your car from getting...

The Nissan 300ZX, model Z32, was manufactured between 1991 and 1996 in Japan. The twin-turbo model engine was designated as VG30DETT, producing 280 horsepower. The majority of these vehicles came...

Sports cars are geared towards an overall balance of performance that maximizes handling, acceleration and braking. As opposed to a muscle car, which is focused primarily on power and...

Car crashes kill: more than 41,000 people die each year as a result of traffic collisions. Another two million suffer disabling injuries in car accidents. According to the National Safety Council,...

Just because you don't see a car tailing doesn't mean you aren't bringing trouble home with you. Any time you are engaging in business involving transporting large amounts of cash or valuables,...

Thieves steal license plates for any number of reasons, usually to help disguise a stolen car or flout traffic laws with seeming impunity. Teenagers steal license plates to gas up their cars...

Because a New York conditional driver's license is only issued to those convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it is unlikely that you will find an agency that is willing to rent a car to you.

Gasoline prices are high, but you still have to drive as much as ever, and perhaps more. By driving defensively, you can actually spend less at the gas pump while being a safer driver on your...

Towing your car, whether it's a classic or a newer model, isn't rocket science. However, there are quite a few ways to get it completely wrong and risk both the safety of your car and yourself....

The Mazda Miata roadster, also known as the MX-5, is highly acclaimed for its appearance as well as its sports car credentials. Available since 1989, with major redesigns occurring in 1999 and...

In most driving conditions, rear-drive cars are generally safer, because the rear wheels push the car and the front wheels steer it. In snowy or icy conditions, this situation changes...

A sudden loss of power steering followed by an increase in engine heat in a car is the result of a serpentine drive belt, or "S belt," that has fallen off or snapped.

There are some things you need to do before putting your car in Drive and getting out on the snow covered streets. Many people are not from an area where snow is a part of the regular season and...

It is that time of year again when the snow is coming and we can look forward to getting stuck. Unless you have a 4x4 we can all plan on it. The thing to remember is not to panic and give it the...

Unless you are one of those super organized people, chances are good that the glove compartment of your car is crammed full of both important papers and junk! Do things fall out of the...

When visiting a metropolis for the first time, there' re more chances of having your car stolen.