Posted by Anonymous on 8:55 AM
Cars have been moving Americans for more than 100 years. How has car transportation changed since the Model T in 1908? Take a look at the history of all things cars with this infographic. Some of the history may surprise you.
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Posted by Anonymous on 7:53 AM
What does the car of the future look like? We have all wondered it at some point. Will it drive by itself, or communicate with other cars to avoid accidents? The infographic below from InsuranceQuotes.com paints a picture of what the car of tomorrow may possibly look like. Take a look and see how it compares to today’s cars.
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Posted by Anonymous on 7:41 AM
No good can come from driving a broken muffler. Not only is the loud engine noise annoying, but exhaust fumes can be dangerous, and you'll pay more for gas. Learn all the downfalls of a broken muffler here.
In Your Ear
The muffler on most stock exhaust systems lives up to its name quite capably -- hushing engine noises to almost imperceptible levels. The sounds escaping from a broken muffler may upset your neighbors, but a more serious outcome could be permanent. While neighbors may glare and stew, vehicle occupants are the ones subjected to conditions that are known to contribute to hearing loss and tinnitus. Close proximity and reverberations...
Posted by Anonymous on 7:05 AM
Winter weather is right around the corner. Preparing your vehicle for colder weather in advance is the best way to avoid breaking down or sliding off an icy road. These tips will inform you on every way you can prepare your car for winter.
Clean Your Vehicle Inside And OutExterior surfaces are particularly vulnerable to winter's charming qualities, such as snow, ice and road salt. It's ideal if you can use the fair fall days leading up to the frigid months to thoroughly wash your vehicle. To start, undertake a complete do-it-yourself detailing of your car. Be sure to include a car wax that coats the body panels before the first snowfall --...
Posted by Anonymous on 8:38 AM
Is your glove box full of clutter? Time to clean it out. This article tells you what items you should have in your glove box. Go ahead and get rid of everything else.
The glove box can be a useful treasure chest in cars, housing everything from important papers and receipts to tire gauges and extra fuses. It's a safe, easy-to-access place for crucial items, and almost every car has one. Even the best of us are sometimes guilty of littering our glove boxes with unnecessary items like CDs or cosmetics.
Don't let yourself go down that path. Rather, be prepared and consider the following things to keep on hand.
License and registration: Keep...
Posted by Anonymous on 7:55 AM
The smallest error in properly securing a child's safety seat can compromise the effectiveness of the device in the event of an accident. AAA has put together a list of 12 of the biggest mistakes parents are making when installing a car seat. Read the tips here and learn how you can prevent them.
AAA has put together a list of the twelve biggest mistakes parents make when using a car seat. Some items on the list may seem like insignificant oversights, but even the smallest error in properly securing these safety devices can compromise their effectiveness in the event of a crash.
Read on to see the mistakes parents are making and how...
Posted by Anonymous on 8:11 AM
It's fall and the days are getting shorter. That means that it's more than likely you'll be driving in the dark. Nighttime driving isn't at all natural for humans. Visibility is extremely low. Nighttime is also more dangerous because sleep deprived or drunk drivers are more likely to be on the road. Use these tips to help you drive in the dark.
5. Stay Alert and Sober
Sure, you have to watch out for drunks and wannabe "Fast and the Furious" extras at night. But you might actually be your own worst enemy. That's because we all operate by a circadian rhythm, which regulates our daily activity levels. Research has shown spikes in the number...
Posted by Anonymous on 2:47 PM
Automatic car washes are quick and protect the driver from the elements. But be careful, because not all automatic car washes are not safe for your car. They may cause damage to the paint job or the car itself. Use these tips from ehow.com to distinguish a reliable car wash from one that should be skipped.
Common Damages
One of the most common damages blamed on car washes is scratched paint. According to Jacob Scalici, a Philadelphian who writes about sports cars, the brushes used in a car wash are hard on paint and clear coat. Rear windshield wipers and antennae are also frequent victims of car wash machinery. Industry groups like...
Posted by Anonymous on 7:59 AM
Driving at higher speeds is dangerous, right? This may actually no longer be the case. Some police departments and politicians are pushing for higher speed limits, saying that it would make roads safer and improve quality of life. This article from AOL Autos explains why authorities believe highway speed limits up to 80 miles per hour may be in the best interest for drivers everywhere.
For the last few years, as budget-pressured states and municipalities have pressed law-enforcement to write more speeding and traffic tickets, employed speed camerasand battled in court against drivers who warn other drivers about speed traps, there are voices,...
Posted by Anonymous on 6:57 AM
How a car looks is almost as important to some people as how it runs. Unfortunately though, there are many outside factors that can prevent us from having the squeaky clean car exterior we often wish for. Gravel can cause small scrapes and scratches and dirt and grime can take the shine away from our paint jobs. A simple car wash can't always do the trick to get our paint jobs looking like new again.
This article from cars.com has some great tips on how to maintain an aesthetically pleasing paint job on your car, even after all the grit, hot sun, bird poop and...well, you get the picture.
UV Protection
Coatings that resist the dulling,...
Posted by Anonymous on 8:05 AM
We spend so much time in our cars that even the nicest vehicles can end up looking a little dirty on the inside. Usually though, we don't have hours to dedicate to vacuuming, shampooing or polishing our car's interior. The good news is with just a few household items and 15 minutes of your time you can have your car's interior looking like new again. This checklist from realsimple.com details the steps to take in what timeframe to speed-clean your car's interior.
Gather a few tools—a small plastic bin, garbage bags, glass cleaner, car cleaning wipes, air-conditioner treatment, a flat-head screwdriver, paper towels, and a hand vac—and get...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:37 AM
It's that time of year...Football Season! That means many of us, whether we are actually going to the big game or not, will be driving out to meet family and friends to tailgate. In order to get the most out of your tailgating experience, you need to have a game plan. This article from howstuffworks.com is full of tips to help you have the best possible tailgating experience to cheer on your team to victory.
5. Show up early In order to get the full enjoyment out of tailgating, you need to make sure you leave yourself enough time before the game. You'll probably need to show up about 3 to 4 hours before the game to set up. That should...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:46 AM
If you're going to have a car, you're going to need insurance. But it isn't as cut and dry as having insurance or not. There are a few different kinds of coverage you can get. There are also a few other important considerations you should look at when looking for the correct coverage. Hopefully this blog will help put some of those different aspects of car insurance into perspective for you.
Three Types of CoverageAlthough insurance policies and prices vary from company to company, there are three basic types of coverage you'll want to consider.Liability: If an accident is your fault, the insurance company will usually cover the damage you caused,...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:03 AM
The road isn't only for drivers. You have to share with runners, cyclists and pedestrians. It's important that drivers know how to share the road the safest way possible. This article from ehow.com will give you some tips on how bikers and pedestrians can use the same road as motorists without conflict.
1 . Watch out for cyclists or runners wearing headphones. There is no way to know how loud their music is playing, so it may be possible they cannot hear the cars around them. Music seems to take us out of our environment as well, so runners and cyclists may not even be aware or paying attention to the environment around them.2. Know the direction...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 8:31 AM
Merging may be one of this biggest stressors for drivers, especially on busy roads. Merging into heavy traffic can be a headache because sometimes other drivers won't let you in. And once you are in you have to worry about other merging drivers swooping into your lane. Sometimes drivers don't merge soon enough, or else there are those drivers that just make it impossible for anyone else to merge because they refuse to leave a space open. But why does merging make us so angry? And why can people never seem to figure it out? This article from Edmunds.com explains the psychology of merging, and even tells you how and when to merge without losing...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 8:11 AM
With all the muck and grime on the roads, washing your car is a necessary evil. But sometimes we don't always want to pay for a fancy car wash. Here are some tips and tricks most people wouldn't think of that are cheaper and will actually keep your car cleaner for a longer period of time.
Hair conditioner for shineWash your car with a hair conditioner containing lanolin. You'll become a believer when you see the freshly waxed look, and when you find that the surface will repel rain.Fizz windshields clean with colaWhen it rains after a long dry spell, a dirty windshield turns into one big mess. Get rid of streaks and blotches by pouring cola...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:25 AM
People that have pets know that it's hard to be away from them for long. Many times when you go on a trip you want to take your pet with you. Many hotels and vacation homes are even pet friendly, which makes it even easier to travel with a pet. But before you get your furry friend to your final destination, you need to make sure that you take the proper measures to make sure that the ride there goes as smoothly as possible. Here are five tips for traveling with your pet in the car.
5: Prepare Your Pet for Car Travel
If you're planning to travel by car with your pet, you should prepare in advance. If your pet has never been in the car before,...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:58 AM
Public Service Announcement: The zombie apocalypse is here! Well, not really. But if it were true, would your vehicle be properly prepared for it? If not, check out this blog on the necessities for different disaster scenarios:
Alright, so let’s say that your city or town has been taken over by giant monsters running rampant through the streets. You’ve got to get out of there or at least be able to get around safely, but how do you do it? Which method of transportation would you use? What if it were zombies instead of giant monsters? What about just a good old-fashioned apocalypse? Transportation is definitely key in any of these...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 8:24 AM
One thing that scares car owners is rust. This pesky problem can make a car almost undriveable. However, you can keep your car from declining into a rusty junkheap. It requires monitoring and regular maintenance, but with some work, you could keep rust at bay. What causes rust in the first place? Here’s a technical explanation for the curious:
Rust is iron oxide, a molecule consisting of two iron atoms and three oxygen atoms. It's the product of an electrochemical process called corrosion. To create rust, three factors must be present: an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte. An anode is a piece of metal that
will readily release electrons...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 9:17 AM
Traffic during your commute to and from work can be a nightmare. It'll go much easier the less stressed you get. This article from eHow.com will help you stay sane and safe while you're stuck in traffic.
Things You'll Need
• Music
• Books on CD
• positive attitude
• coffee
• alert mind
Instructions
1. Before you get in your car brew a good cup of coffee and pour it in a to-go mug. Stopping in traffic is stressful, and this way you won't have to think about stopping to get your caffeine fix.
2. Get online and go to a website that will tell you what routes...
Posted by Monroeville Chrysler Jeep on 7:24 AM
Is your car overrun with clutter? It doesn’t have to be that way! This article from eHow.com will show inform you how to organize your car in a few simple steps.
1. Empty everything out of the vehicle and trunk, discard the obvious garbage, and return coffee cups to the kitchen.2. Sort the remaining items into piles, such as maintenance supplies, kids' stuff, music and videos, manuals and maps.3. Clean all interior surfaces. Vacuum the floors and seats, wipe down the dash and doors, clean windows and shake out the floor mats.4. Keep a trash bin on the floor of the back seat, or hang a trash bag from the dashboard.5. Stash kids' toys, small books...
