No matter what type of car you drive, be it old or new, big or small, you can take a few preventive steps to keep it eco-friendly car, in order to protect the environment. Following are the five steps recommended by the Car Care Council through which you can help protect your environment:

• Make sure that your car is properly tuned up at all time for optimum performance! Because, a well-tuned car engine delivers the best balance of power, fuel economy as well as produces the lowest level of emissions. Generally, a modern vehicle’s tune-up regime includes checking a few car systems, including its battery charging and starting; engine mechanical; power-train control; fuel; ignition; and emissions. (more…)

It is true that gas prices are rising day by day, but it does not mean that we are left with the only option of cutting back on driving. As matter of fact, cutting back on driving, especially when you are used to your driving habit for every small trip, is not possible! In such a situation, the idea of saving gas or fuel proves to be most effective way to save your money. Yes, there are ways through which you can save gas in this winter season as well. Here are few of them: 

• Plan your trip beforehand. While planning trips, try to avoid areas with excess traffic, like busy shopping centers during holiday season. If possible, combine your trips and try to avoid driving when traffic is too heavy. Because, when traffic is heavy, you are likely to stop-and-go frequently, when your vehicle uses more fuel. Moreover, use cruise control on the highway to ensure a consistent speed.  (more…)

While this article reads important things that teen drivers should remember, but it does not mean that those are only for teens! Experienced drivers can also follow the things mentioned here. Because, everybody needs to be careful on the road! Drivers can prevent collisions with some care and by reducing their distractions as well as maintaining control of their vehicles. Below are some preventive measures that will help all drivers to drive safe, irrespective of level of experience.

• Focus only on driving, keep your eyes on the road and hands on steering wheel. Distraction while driving is one of main reasons for road accidents with all ages. But, if we see the statistics, young and inexperienced drivers are more prone to accidents because of distraction. Modern vehicles have a number of amenities that occupy a driver’s attention, such as radios, and CD players, but one should realize that driving is not a multi-functional task. It requires driver’s full attention. (more…)

Every time we talk about the complexities involved in teenage driving. But, today we are going to talk about the impact of education, enforcement and technical innovation that are instrumental in reducing the number of traffic accident fatalities among teenagers!

Yes, government authorities reported that graduated licensing programs, strict enforcement of drunken driving and safety (seat belts) laws are having a significant effect in reducing fatal accidents among young drivers. Various programs by Congress always engage in addressing serious issues like driver distraction on the road. As part of the National Teen Driver Safety Week,  the “Ride Like A Friend” campaign focuses on increasing awareness of how teen passengers distract drivers, which is the leading cause of road accidents. Studies say that the presence of one passenger doubles the fatal crash risk for a teen driver, which increases with each additional passenger. (more…)

When it comes to safety of the occupants of a car, car seats play an important role! Today all manufacturers add a number of features which can improve the safety of a car seat. The reason behind this is that all current car seats need to meet the existing government safety requirements and pass standard crash tests. You may not have all the safest features or the perfect seat in your car, but you should consider some important features on your next car. Here are a few must-have safety seat features:

• 5-point Harness: According to experts, 5-point harness is the safest type of harness for children and modern vehicles should have it. This type of harness usually fits best, thereby reducing the chance of ejection. It comes in a number of designs. (more…)

Tires of your car are the things that can provide you with a great experience on the road. Thus, tires are integral parts of a car! When it comes to choose tires, most consumers like to buy all-season tires, since they can perform under all weather conditions and on almost every type of roads. Another factor also makes them opt for all-season tires is that they are less expensive as compared to sport or winter tires. However, no matter what type of tires you are choosing for your car, there a few things that should be kept in mind while shopping for tires. Consider asking yourself following questions before you zeroed on particular tires:

How much rain or snow do you drive through annually?

Before you shop for car tires, calculate the actual amount of time that you drive your car in hot conditions, including rain, or cold conditions, including ice and snow. (more…)

Winter driving is very risky and can be hazardous, because of the poor road conditions and reduced visibility caused by heavy snowfall or rainfall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, you are 36 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident in January than July. Therefore, preparations for the winter season as well as knowing how to react if extreme weather conditions are faced on the road are the keys to safe winter driving or traveling. As winter is already here, this would be the perfect time to debunk the common myths about winter driving. Here are a few of them:

• There is no difference between all-season tires and winter tires (more…)

Well, most people will agree that car problems are very frustrating and they have been a headache for many car owners. They prove to be major reasons for auto accidents that occur every day around the world. But, selecting a reliable, honest and quality auto repair shop can help reduce a lot of car owners’ stress. Like taking any other important decision, finding a repair shop needs your planning and research. It starts right from determining what kind of shop can best do the work in fixing the problem of your car. Because, there are various shops that specialize in electrical problems and some in mechanical problems. However, vehicles which are still under warranty usually need to be repaired at authorized dealers. But, if your car’s warranty period has already expired, you can follow the tips for finding the right repair shop: (more…)

It is apparent from the statistics that teen drivers are the most vulnerable drivers on the road! According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 16-year old drivers get into accidents almost six times more often than drivers between the age of 30 and 59. Not to mention, car insurance premiums for this age group are very high as well. Thus, one should always remember that, the higher the risk, the higher the cost of insurance premiums! Though not every insurance company sticks to this. There are a few companies that offer discounts and help you cut costs on insurance premiums. But, the best thing you as a parent can do and help your teenage drivers is by spreading a few words of safety and alertness. Here are some suggestions to help lower premiums and keep your young drivers’ driving license free of violations: (more…)

Navigation systems are the most common high-tech features in vehicles in recent time. They are becoming more and more popular with each day. But, more than fixed navigation devices, today car drivers are opting for portable navigation devices, reason being they are powerful, convenient and also entertaining!

Yes, PNDs are more popular. They are easy to buy, less expensive than the in-dash units and most importantly, they don’t require any installation. These devices are also known as personal navigation devices. PNDs use Global Positioning System satellite signals like any other navigation system, and provide position information and other related data and services. Some of the very significant features of PNDs include: (more…)