Your car’s brakes are the difference between a safe ride home and a major collision. As an essential safety feature, it’s important for you to know when your brakes need to be replaced or repaired. In most cases, if your brakes are failing, there will...
We’ve all been there - we’re running late for work, to pick up our child from soccer practice, to go to a doctor’s appointment - and we’re tempted to drive over the speed limit to get to our destination faster. While it may seem harmless...
As a parent, you might have mixed feelings about handing over the car keys to your teenager. On one hand, you’re excited to help them embark on this new stage of their life, but on the other, you’re probably feeling nervous about letting them get...
If you’ve thought that vehicles are getting bigger, you’re not imagining things. Many major automobile manufacturers have begun to produce larger vehicles, even with traditionally smaller models like sedans. A big reason is safety, with many drivers feeling more secure driving a larger truck or...
Any car accident is stressful and overwhelming, and the last thing you want is to realize that your car has been damaged. Once the shock of the accident wears off, you might feel relieved when your car doesn’t have any visible damage. However, at National...
Your child’s safety is a top priority, especially when you’re out on the road. Using a child car seat is one of the best ways you can minimize your child’s risk of injury - but many parents don’t know that they’re using the seats incorrectly....
Your vehicle’s safety features offer added protection if you are in a collision or accident. When comparing different makes and models of vehicles, you should carefully review their safety features. Certain features, like airbags, seatbelts, electronic stability control, anti lock brakes, and traction control are...
All states require drivers to have some level of auto insurance coverage. The coverage you need depends on your state’s requirements, the terms of your vehicle lease or loan, and the value of your assets. If you have too little coverage, you are vulnerable to...
Electric vehicles are better for the environment as they reduce your carbon footprint and reduce harmful vehicle emissions and pollutants. Electric vehicles require less vehicle maintenance and can be charged at a public electric vehicle charging station, or in your home if you install an...
As drivers, we often focus on the obvious dangers of driving under the influence or distracted driving, but one peril that's frequently overlooked is drowsy driving. The consequences of getting behind the wheel while fatigued can be catastrophic, leading to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities...