How to build a great relationship with your mechanic
Have you ever considered how much you rely on your car? You need it to get to work, get the children to school, to run errands or just to have a relaxing evening away from home. If your car is a vital part of your life, how important is your relationship with the people who take care of it?
This summer doesn't have to be a scorcher - for your health or your car's resale value. It's hard enough keeping the sand and dogs off your leather seats, let alone remembering to wear sunscreen during those afternoon cruises. And while Mother Nature might not praise you for all of that hard work, it's important to keep maintaining your car's appearance - and protecting your health - top of mind during the peak car buying and selling season.
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.
Is your teen with diabetes hitting the road? Take these precautions
Any parent who's had a teen leave the house in the car alone for the first time knows that anxious feeling. But for parents of teens with diabetes, there are a few extra things they should make sure their child knows before they are handed the keys for the first time.
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.
Baseball, barbecue, pool parties - when you're tallying ways to celebrate summer, don't overlook one uniquely American invention that some devotees say is the epitome of summer fun - the muscle car.
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When you buy a new car, you probably tend to trade your old one in for a reduced price on the new vehicle, or advertise it for sale yourself. But if you have a charity you like to support, you could always turn your car into a tax-deductible donation and feel better as you support a non profit organization.
Millions of Americans take on the task of moving every year, whether it's for a job opportunity, to be closer to family, or to simply try out living in a new place. Whatever the reason for your move, you can make the task more pleasant by planning ahead and taking advantage of resources designed to make moving easier.
How do you protect yourself from auto insurance fraud?
On the road or when shopping for affordable auto insurance, it is easy for drivers to fall prey to auto insurance fraud, or auto insurance scams. Here are some things to look out for to avoid auto insurance fraud when looking to purchase low-cost auto insurance.
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.
