Car Car Tips & Other News

New Impaired Driving Campaign Targets Young Adults

A new national campaign from the National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration seeks to address escalating issues with impaired driving.

States are wrestling with lower limits on blood alcohol levels, and the video highlights a driver who is seemingly sober yet displays poor reflexes.

Watch now.

Safety Reminders For Foggy Weather Driving

Driving becomes particularly dangerous this time of year as fog blankets roadways and cuts visibility, leaving drivers with shorter reaction times.

Here’s some safety reminders for driving in heavy fog.

Take Time for Winter Brake Safety Check

Remember your last sudden stop while driving?  How quickly your vehicle stops depends on numerous factors including speed, weight of the car, condition of the brakes and road condition. Are your brakes up to the winter road challenge?

Give Your Ride A Brake After Summer

Brakes operate in high temperatures under normal conditions, and months of summer heat only tax the system further.

Experts urge drivers to conduct a post-summer brake inspection to see how well your stopping system is holding up after months of intense weather.

Are Your Tires Ready For Those Hot Roads?

We ask a lot of our tires, especially throughout summer.

Here are some tips to get better performance and longer wear from critical safety equipment--your vehicle tires.

Avoid Costly Repairs With Wheel Alignment

You clipped the curb while trying to parallel park and now the car drifts right. Left unaddressed, you could face an expensive repair or tire replacement. Now what?

 

Check Tires for Wear Before Autumn Rains

We can go months without really looking at--much less thinking about--our tires.

Such complacency means we’ll fail to notice cracking, underinflation, uneven tread and other symptoms of wear and tear.