Although you should drive cautiously in general, you should also know what causes accidents so that you can avoid making life-threatening mistakes. Here are some of the top 5 causes of accidents and how to prevent them. 1. Riding someone’s bumper When you drive too closely to someone else’s vehicle, you’re giving yourself less time…

Thinking of changing your own oil? Doing a quick internet search will allow you to take your pick from a million how-to videos. But if you’re an oil-changing newbie, there’s some definite do’s and don’ts that you need to be aware of that may or may not be included in those videos. Here are some…

Traveling far? Learn how to stretch that tank and your dollars with these tips! Make as few stops as possible If you need to use the bathroom, eat lunch, and fill up the gas tank within the same hour, why not do all of those things in one stop? You’ll burn less gas and you’ll…

Are you ready for winter to be over? It’s time to plan those road trips and prepare your car for summer! In addition to stocking your car with a roadside emergency kit, here’s a list of things you should check as you get your car ready for summer. Keep reading to download a FREE printable…

Most people know how dangerous drunk driving is. But did you know driving without the proper amount of sleep is actually more dangerous than drunk driving? The National Sleep Association says, “Sleep deprivation can have similar effects on your body as drinking alcohol. Being awake for 18 hours straight makes you drive like you have…

The check engine light is perhaps one of the most confusing notifications your car can give you. This is because it can be triggered by a variety of problems, from a loose gas cap to faulty spark plugs. Here are some reasons why your check engine light might be on. Faulty sensors Your check engine…

Snow and ice significantly slow your car’s response rate, making winter one of the most dangerous times of year for drivers. Exercise these tips to stay safe on the road this winter. Keep your distance The more time you give your vehicle to respond to your commands the better. “Since a vehicle reacts more slowly in snow,…

Every year there are plenty of drivers in Alabama that get into serious accidents because they encounter an object in the road, and don’t respond to the obstacle in a safe way. In fact, suddenly stopping as soon as you see the obstacle quite often leads to accidents. Now, let’s go over the common blockages…

Car Flips One of the most frightening things that can possibly happen to you is when you are driving, and all of a sudden your car flips. This is not something that you would expect to see happen too often. In fact, you would think that this situation can only happen in movies, but unfortunately,…

A common nightmare that everyone has is being locked out of their car. And, you would not think it is possible to happen, but the fact of the matter is, it does.  This situation happens a lot more than you would think, and the good news is, there are methods that you can utilize if…