Archive for October 24th, 2009

Two laws that have been in place since 1988 in all 50 states are receiving new acclaim for lessening fatalities due to drunken-driving. A recent study in Accident Analysis and Prevention in July has recognized that the drinking age increase to age 21 has reduced the ratio of deaths due to drunken-driving by at least […]

If you’re purchasing a pre-owned car you need to find out as much history as possible about it.  The car may have problems that are not apparent from a visual inspection or a test drive. A car history report is a good way to find out what you’re getting.  This is a report prepared by […]

In case your car is dead it is always a good idea to know how to jump-start your car.  In addition, make sure you have an auto warranty to cover your car in case of an emergency. Jump-starting a car is a pretty easy task, which only calls for a few tools.  The most important […]

It is very important to maintain a correct tire pressure for the safety of your vehicle, especially when cold weather can cause the air pressure in tires to decrease. It is estimated that 650 people are killed and 32,000 are injured as a result of car crashes related to problems with tires.  However, a recent […]

In the oil industry there is an economic term that is quite sinister-sounding being thrown around: “Demand destruction.” Demand destruction is when the price of a product is looked at comprehensively as too high, therefore causing demand to tank. So, why would the oil industry be concerned about this?  Well, the fact is that since […]

Most people don’t realize that there is certain etiquette involved when buying parts at the parts counter.  Following this etiquette will allow you to get the parts that you want without unnecessary hassle and keep you from driving the staff crazy. When you go to a parts counter at a dealership you need to have […]

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently performed a study to determine what the best and worst states are in the country for auto insurance.  According to the study, you are paying the highest insurance premiums if you live in the Northeast. New Jersey proved to be the most expensive state.  On average, premiums in […]