Anti-theft measures to protect your car
A car is a major investment and this investment, and this can be ruined by theft. There are many measures you can take to help deter criminals from trying to steal your car. Here are some of the most common anti-theft measures that you can take.
Rainy Weather Driving Tips
Rain is blamed for thousands of accidents yearly. Many of these accidents are preventable, but are caused by drivers who don't realize that fair- and foul-weather driving are fundamentally different. When the road is wet, the film of the water on the asphalt causes tires to lose traction. Less obvious is the fact that rain reduces driver perception — it's harder to see through the rain — and also decreases visibility through its action on headlights, windshields and the road itself. While most people know to slow down in the rain, there are definitely other tips that will help keep you, and those who share the road with you, from becoming a statistic.
Fuel Saving Tips
Sarah Belle, the webmaster of SmartPiggy, provides free fuel saving tips for motorists.
Choosing the Right Car Seat Covers!
I always used to laugh when people bought a new car then put car seat covers over the seats. After all, many folks by a car because they like the style and colors of its interior, so I couldn't understand why they would then go and cover up one of the very things that they found attractive about the vehicle in the first place. That is until I became a family man with 2 kids and a boisterous hound called Tramp!
Hard To Start Your Car in the Winter?
Friction and viscosity. Two words that Old Man Winter delivers to you every year. Cold temperatures turn your standard motor oil into the thick substance that resembles honey. Ever try to put a spoon in a jar of honey and stir it around? Now, put that honey in the freezer and take it out and stir it. I think you get my point! Well, that is exactly what your starter is doing in the winter to turn your engine over. When the oil is cold, it has a higher viscosity or thickness. This thickness translates into more friction when you try to start your engine. Standard motor oils have paraffin, waxes and sludge in them. These all contribute to the gelling that happen when they freeze.
Don’t Drive If You Are Sleep Deprived
‘Tis the season for sleep deprivation. It’s a time when most people will eat, drink and party in excess as they celebrate the year that was, the upcoming holidays and the new year ahead. Motorists, however, are warned that late nights coupled with a lack of sleep is a recipe for disaster.