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Safe Child Car Seat Practices in a Car Accident
According to the CDC, car accidents are the number one cause of death and injury in children. AAA reports that when compared with seat belt use, using safety restraints specifically designed for children, like car seats, can reduce the risk of injury by up to 82 percent. The older a child is at the time…
Auto Maintenance Basics: Alignment
There are a handful of things that we’re told we need to maintain to keep our cars in shape, some of which we have to know, like filling the gas tank, but others that may slip through the cracks. Tire alignment is one of those things that we may have heard of, but it’s not…
Tips for Pet Safety in the Car
Taking pets in the car is necessary sometimes, whether you’re going on a family vacation or taking them to the vet. Travel can be stressful for both you and your pet, but a little planning can go a long way in ensuring comfort and safety for everyone. Have the appropriate space ready When you take…
Basics of Regular Auto Tire Care and Maintenance
Taking time to care for your car can be time consuming, but it’s vital to keeping costs low, staying safe, and getting the most out of your car. Tire care is one of the basic car care categories. Tires are what connects the car to the road, giving the driver control over speed, stopping, and…
Get to Know your Car Battery
No matter how many different makes and models of vehicles are available today, there are some things that they all have in common, one of which is a battery. Although the battery plays a critical role in the operation of any vehicle, it’s not necessarily one that most people know much about. Generally, you’re not…
Auto Safety Improvements Since the 1990s
Automobile safety improves incrementally with each year, as do many other components of the modern vehicle. You might be surprised to see just how much safer our vehicles are today than they were in the 1990s — just 20 years ago. One of the main reasons that safety has improved so drastically in the last…
What is Wrong with my Brakes?
Your brake system is one of the most important systems your vehicle has; no vehicle is safe without brakes that function properly. If you notice any of the following symptoms, they could be a sign of brake problems. Have your brakes checked sooner rather than later so you can stay safe on the road. Possible…
A Basic Guide to Automobile Fluids
Automobiles are made of lots of moving parts, but they can’t run without liquids to fuel them, keep them lubricated, and help them work. This is a basic guide to the fluids your vehicle depends on and the importance of auto maintenance. Engine Oil After fuel, which is absolutely necessary for any non-electric vehicle to…
Car Battery Care and Maintenance
Your car battery provides electrical power to many things on your vehicle, from heated seats to your turn signal and lights. In order to get the most out of your battery, it’s important to take care of it, check on its performance, and do what you can to prolong its life. If your battery fails…
Your Vehicle’s Exhaust System
Although they may not all be created equally, every vehicle has an exhaust system. In order to properly maintain your exhaust system so that it keeps doing its job, it can help to understand the basics of how it works. What does the exhaust system do? The exhaust system is designed to take the exhaust…