(NAPSI)—Keeping your kids on the road to safety when in and around a car can be easier if you take these steps: What You Can Do First, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), you should look for a car with these vehicle safety features: Rear-view cameras Interior trunk release Side-impact air bags Read More …
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BE CAR CARE AWARE A Clean Car Is Money In The Bank
(NAPSI)—Purchasing a new car is a major financial investment. Keeping it clean can be an easy and inexpensive way to protect its resale and trade-in value. “Many motorists procrastinate when it comes to cleaning their vehicles,” said Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Whether you do it yourself or have it Read More …
Car Corner Urgent Airbag Safety Recall: Recalled Airbags Can Kill Or Seriously Injure You And Your Passengers
(NAPSI)—Vehicle manufacturers are conducting the largest safety recall in U.S. history to replace defective airbags, but need YOUR help to repair YOUR vehicle to help avoid the risk that a defective airbag could kill or seriously injure you and your passengers. Authorized dealerships and stores in your area are replacing defective airbags for FREE. What Read More …
Pointers For Parents Help Teens Learn Driving
(NAPSI)—When it’s time for your teens to get their learner’s permits and driver’s licenses, here’s a hint on how you can help: Don’t teach them yourself. Leave that to the professionals. How Teens Can Learn This is made easier with an online driver’s test program. It uses accurate, up-to-date questions based on the official state Read More …
NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICAN Good News For Older Drivers
(NAPSI)—Staying on the road to safety and savings can be easier for many mature Californians than they realize. That’s because you can now take a “mature driver” course from the comfort of your home to tune-up your driving skills and save hundreds of dollars on your auto insurance. Auto insurance rates increase after the age Read More …
Pet Care Advice: Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season
(NAPSI)—While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for your pet as you map out your disaster preparedness plan. Have your pet microchipped. In the event of an Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Boating Better With Quality Fuel By Don Onken
(NAPSI)—I have spent many years of my life racing boats professionally and enjoying boats recreationally. My love for being out on the water has been passed down through my family, and it is truly a way of life for all of us. As the owner of the American Ethanol Mystic Powerboats 51-foot Catamaran, I am Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Ask Six Simple Questions To Select The Right Auto Repair Shop
(NAPSI)—By asking six simple questions, you may be better able to identify the right auto repair shop to properly care for one of your most valuable assets, your car. What To Ask Does the business employ ASE-certified technicians? Credentials and affiliations are indicators of professionalism and the management’s commitment to training and education. Is the Read More …
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Technical Schools Create Pathway To In-Demand Careers
(NAPSI)—When it comes to higher education, one size does not fit all. Every student is wired differently. For some, a four-year college degree may be ideal, but for others, a technical training program may be the best option. There is growing recognition that hands-on professionals are increasingly valuable and in demand. Companies of all stripes—including Read More …
MILITARY NEWS & NOTES A Moving Experience Made Easier
(NAPSI)—The more than a million active-duty military men and women in America today may be glad to know that moving their families may not be as difficult as they thought—if they heed these helpful hints: First Things First Before you do anything else about your move, schedule it with the military base property transportation office. Read More …