Synthetic or regular? Save money or get better performance? Save money or save the planet? Making an informed choice about oil changes just got easier, thanks to new research by AAA on the quality of engine oil. AAA found that synthetic oil outperformed conventional oil by an average of nearly 50 percent. That translates to significantly better engine protection for just $5 more per month when … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Tips: How to Avoid Road Rage
The summer holiday driving getting underway means clogged roads and traffic jams, and road rage is a driving danger, along with drunk driving and distracted driving including texting while driving. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself. All of us have gotten frustrated while driving at some point in our lives, and maybe even acted out by doing something … [Read more...]
Essential Car Care Tips for Family Road Trips
With peak summer getaway season about to begin, it's time to get your car ready, with summer car care tips that can help prevent breakdowns or accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires, and being locked out of vehicles. Simply, summer heat takes a toll on vehicles, and an AAA survey shows that 4 out of ten drivers are … [Read more...]
How to avoid pothole damage to your car
April showers bring May flowers. And potholes. It's a spring thing, and damage to your vehicle from banging into a road crater can cost you repair bills from an average $300 to more than $1,000. These tips from Michelin will help you ride safe and save yourself from the frustration and cost of pothole repairs, or worse - an accident caused by a blowout from a pothole: Maintain Proper Tire … [Read more...]