After your house, your car is probably the most expensive purchase in your life. And because it has such a high price tag, you want to keep it around as long as possible, which means it's best to practice car preventative maintenance.
What kind of insurance do you need for a teen driver?
There is a time in every family when Mom and Dad come to the sudden realization that their child is growing up. For many, that is when their son or daughter is about to turn 16 and ready to start driving.
In many parts of the country, winter can test even the most seasoned driver's skills with sudden road and weather changes. While you can't avoid unforeseeable weather changes, you can make sure your car is maintained and ready for winter driving.
Americans have purchased more than 15 million all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles over the past 10 years. Along with the thrill of the ride, or the convenience of chores made easy, comes the responsibility of maintaining these machines.
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Celebrities take up the cause for distracted driving
Distracted driving is causing many crashes that result in injuries and fatalities. Celebrities are taking up the cause to raise awareness of the dangers of using cell phones will driving.
Whether it's the sudden need to get away or the last chance to escape before the kids head back to school, many families find themselves in a position to book a last-minute vacation. With the fluctuating economy wreaking havoc on the airline and hotel industries, there is now a greater chance of finding availability and bargains for savvy researchers.
America is the land of multitaskers. Admit it, you are among those who talk on the phone while putting away dishes or folding laundry, and eat breakfast and/or lunch on the go while traveling from one appointment to the next.
The 4-1-1 on how auto insurance premiums are calculated
Whether you've been paying your own auto insurance premiums for decades, or are a new driver about to take them over from your parents for the first time, you may be wondering how premiums are calculated.
What happens if a tree falls on my car while it's parked?
There are some situations you just can't avoid: a baseball thrown by the kid across the street dents your car's roof, a rock kicked up by the truck driving in front of you crashes through your windshield, or a windstorm uproots a tree and it comes crashing down on your vehicle.
Many states are banning texting to improve driving safety
There's no disputing the fact that distracted driving is a huge problem in America. According to statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008 nearly 6,000 people died and more than 500,000 others were injured in accidents caused by drivers who had their attention on something other than the road when they crashed.
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