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How's my driving, buddy?

Do you ever question your own driving?

Most of us don’t. We know we’re not too happy with that guy who cut us off without signaling on the on ramp, but we often don’t take a critical look at our own habits. The three main causes of driving violations and accidents are:

The Right Car for Your Teen

Teens and Cars Teens are in more danger when they climb into a car than at almost any other time. The number-one cause of death for American teens is auto accidents. In the last ten years, nearly 70,000 teenagers have been killed in car crashes. There are many reasons for these sobering statistics. Among them are lack of experience, lack of seat-belt use, speeding, use of drugs and alcohol, carrying too many passengers, and driver distraction.

Stay safe while gassing up!

If you have e-mail, you’ve probably received plenty of messages that warn you not to do this or that. Most are just hoaxes; however, a recent e-mail warning people to avoid using their cell phones while gassing up their cars has a ring of truth to it.

Do you really need a new car?

Your odometer is approaching 100,000 miles, and you're wondering if the time to purchase a new vehicle is here. You look ahead at the possible miles you expect to put on during the holiday season and you know you'll be topping that magic number soon. On the other hand, the car runs well; you've taken good care of it. It would be nice not to have payments on a new or newer car.

When was the last time you thought about your radiator hoses?

If you’re like us, you probably can’t sleep sometimes because your concerned that your radiator hoses may not be holding up the way they should, right? Okay, so you aren’t like us, but the point is that radiator hoses perform an important job, and there are certain times of the year when they should be checked to be sure they’re in shape to do that job properly.

Summer Driving Tips from Truckers

What can guys who drive for a living tell you about summer travel?

Quite a bit, actually. Check out their recommendations and take them to heart before you press the accelerator for that summer road trip.

Want to save gas?

Sure you do! Who doesn’t? Here are ten ways to use less gas and keep your car running smoothly:

Feel Safe in your Car

Oftentimes, women don’t feel safe in their cars. This is especially true in the colder months, when they may be driving more often in darkness or only partial daylight. Taking precautions and knowing what to do if they feel threatened can help women feel more confident.

Here are some tips that should be taken seriously:

You can block corrosion

Car Wash Keeping your car free of corrosion means protecting it as much as possible from the forces of nature that work to corrode its surface. Rain, snow, tree sap, and bird droppings are all hard on the paint and can compromise the finish of your car. The following suggestions can help you to keep your car’s surface looking newer for longer:

The best way to treat your car

How do you treat your car? Are you an attentive owner? Or are you the type who ignores your car until it needs something, such as gas or oil? Giving your car the care and attention it needs on a regular basis is the best way to keep it working at its very best for you. Here’s a guideline that can get you on track to giving your car what it needs all the time: