Ignore These Vehicle Repairs And You May Get Pulled Over (NAPSI)—Many drivers may feel that they don’t have the time or money to address vehicle repairs immediately, but beware: Ignoring some repairs can get you pulled over and even ticketed. “Ignoring certain vehicle repairs may seem to save money in the short term but can Read More …
Category: Auto
Car Corner
Hints To Help You Be Engine Smart, Earth Kind (NAPSI)—Knowing where to look can help you save money at the fuel pump. To help, Growth Energy and GasBuddy announced that drivers across the nation can now take advantage of Unleaded 88’s affordable prices through GasBuddy’s database and app. Unleaded 88 is a fuel with 15 Read More …
Pets & People
‘Fur-get’ About Stress When Moving With Pets (NAPSI)—If you’re a pet parent, you’re far from alone. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly six in 10 American households have at least one pet. When the time comes to move that household, however, there are a few things you should consider to keep your four-legged Read More …
Travel Ideas
Pointers On Moving To A New Home By Rental Truck (NAPSI)—Moving yourself to a new home by renting a truck can be easier than you may realize, if you heed these five facts and tips. • Know when to go. When planning your trip, take into account the time of day you intend to travel Read More …
Be Car Care Aware
How To Identify Flood-Damaged Vehicles (NAPSI)—Following record-setting rainfall in many areas of the country, flooding has taken its toll on vehicles. It’s important for those considering buying a used vehicle to be car care aware and check for signs of water intrusion or contamination, advises the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Purchasing a used vehicle and Read More …
Safety On The Road
Avoiding Common Driving Dangers (NAPSI)—According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were nearly 6.5 million reported crashes in 2017 (the most recent available data), many of which were avoidable. Among them are the three most common vehicle accidents: 1. Unintended lane departures. These, reports the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, are among Read More …
Car Care Corner
More Than 17 Million Unsafe Airbags Remain In Vehicles On U.S. Roads (NAPSI)—Today, in the U.S., more than 17 million recalled Takata airbags remain in vehicles on the road. A defective part inside the airbag can explode when the airbag deploys, potentially shooting sharp metal fragments at the driver and passengers. The National Highway Traffic Read More …
Car Corner
Learn About Auto Window Tint (NAPSI)—Automotive window films, or tint, offer a variety of benefits, such as reduced exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, a cooler interior by rejecting up to 55 percent of the sun’s heat, reduced glare and more safety for the occupants. Window films may hold glass fragments together that can Read More …
Be Car Care Aware
Don’t Let Tires Flatten Your Travel Plans (NAPSI)—Getting a flat tire is no fun for anyone at any time, especially on vacation. To keep your next road trip rolling along, the nonprofit Car Care Council recommends a quick tire check before you leave the driveway. “The excitement of summer vacation quickly deflates when your car Read More …
Better Boating
Facts On Fuel From An Expert Boater by Don Onken, Onken’s Incorporated (NAPSI)—As an avid boater, I always eagerly anticipate the transition from winter into spring and summer because it means my family and I can get back out on the water. Much goes into properly maintaining a boat, so the start of boating season Read More …