The safety features in vehicles are quite advanced these days. However, humans are still very vulnerable in a serious accident, as the force of the impact can damage any part of the body. If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you may be dealing...
Your car’s transmission has an important job. As your car’s speed increases or decreases, the transmission shifts gears accordingly to make sure that the right amount of power is being distributed. Some cars do this automatically, while others have manual transmissions. Regardless of whether your...
Every auto insurance policy is a little different. It’s important to carefully read your policy and understand what it does and doesn’t cover—ideally, before an accident happens. Talk to your insurance agent if the policy language is confusing or if you’re thinking about enhancing your...
You probably already know that it’s not a good idea to speed, tailgate, or fail to stop at a stop sign. But you may be making some of these other common driving mistakes that could also lead to a collision. No matter how long you’ve...
If you’ve been in an auto accident, then your vehicle may be almost unrecognizable if it has sustained significant body and frame damage. Even when your car looks okay on the surface, there may be some hidden damage that can cause ongoing issues with your...
No matter how safe your driving habits are, you cannot control how other drivers behave on the road. And, unfortunately, reckless driving, intoxicated driving, and distracted driving are all prevalent. To mitigate the risks that these dangerous drivers pose to you and others on the...
Countless people have experienced a loss of control of their vehicles, and the sensation can be terrifying. Since there is a chance it may happen to you at some point, you should know how to respond. Educating yourself about it now can help prevent panic...
Car seats are carefully designed to protect delicate babies and toddlers from the significant impact forces of car accidents. While they do their job very well, car seats might not always be able to do the same job twice. In the aftermath of anything more...
Since fiberglass was discovered in the 1930s, it’s been used to make everything from home insulation to automobiles. Fiberglass became wildly popular among auto manufacturers because it’s so lightweight, enabling better fuel economy. While some manufacturers still use it extensively (such as Chevrolet for Corvettes),...
Everyone knows that babies belong in car seats and seat belts belong over all other passengers, but what about your beloved pets? Even a minor accident can cause enough force on the car to make your pets airborne. Since accidents are unpredictable, it’s imperative that...