9 Items to Include in an Emergency Car Kit
Make sure your vehicle is prepared in case of an emergency, with these 9 items.
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How to Fix a Flat Tire Without a Spare
If you haven’t bought a new car in a few years, you may be in for a surprise the next time you need to change your tire. For about the past four years, most car manufacturers have been leaving an old standard off of new cars: the spare tire. “It’s been a slow, progressive change,”...
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10 Essential Boat Safety Tips
There’s nothing quite like spending the day on your boat with family and friends. Just be sure safety is foremost in your mind. From must-have safety gear to how to safely operate a boat, check out these important boating safety tips: 1. Be prepared with a boat safety kit You can’t always predict an emergency,...
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How to Winterize Your Car
Have you given your car the tender, loving care it needs to survive the ravages of winter? Following our checklist can help ensure it’s prepared to take on the cold. Here are the 11 parts of your car you should winterize to prepare yourself for the cold. 1. Check antifreeze and cooling system Before temperatures...
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What to Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how safe a driver they are. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender in the neighborhood or a more serious collision on the highway, there are a few things you should always do when you’ve been involved in an accident. These tips will help you know what to do...
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Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Cars
To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle and its surroundings. Here’s how to keep kids safe in and around cars: Car-seat safety Evaluate whether the car seat or booster seat is a proper fit for your car (not all are). The car...
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9 Road Trip Tips For a Safe and Comfortable Drive
When you’re planning a road trip, make sure you account for these road trips tips so you can get to your destination safely and comfortably. You need to plan in advance for your road trip and we’re not just talking about packing. “Highway hypnosis” is quite common when travelers haven’t prepared for the endurance demands...
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Summer Driving Safety Tips [Slideshow]
While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...
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Keep Summer Road Trips Fun with These Car Safety Checks [Slideshow]
Few things are more frustrating than a car breakdown when you’re on a road trip. Such incidents may put your safety and your finances in jeopardy. Let’s face it, few of us are cost conscious about repairs when we’re stranded. “While many drivers think about the importance of readying their vehicle for cold weather in...
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7 Hypermiling Tips to Help Improve Your Fuel Economy
Making small adjustments to how you drive and maintain your car can help you slash lower your fuel consumption and improve your gas mileage. These hypermiling tips may not only save you money at the pump; they can also help you become a safer driver and extend the life of your car. 1. Keep idling...
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