Taking a test drive: Do it right

(ARA) – When shopping for a new or used car, the test drive is an essential part of the process. While the test drive may be exciting, experts advise car shoppers keep emotions in check and evaluate the car in its entirety to make a good purchase decision. “A test drive shouldn’t be just a [...]

How your smartphone can help you care for your car

(ARA) – If you can resist the temptation to reach for it while you’re behind the wheel, your smartphone can be a great asset as you care for your vehicle. A smartphone can give you instructions for maintenance procedures while you are under the hood, help you find a part that needs fixing and get [...]

Hot wheels vs. smart wheels: How to find a safe car for your teen

(ARA) – When the time comes to purchase a car, your teenagers might be dreaming of hot wheels. They may be thinking sporty, while you’re looking for reliability and affordability. In fact, 81 percent of parents put reliability first when choosing a vehicle for a teen, followed by a high safety rating and affordable auto [...]

Fuel efficiency: The only true way to beat high gas prices

In today’s super-connected world, it’s possible to hop on the Internet, or even flip open an app on your phone, to find which gas station is offering the lowest prices on gas in your neck of the woods. While this might be a fun pastime, and you may end up saving a few dollars, it’s [...]

Essential insurance you can’t live without

(ARA) – Cutting back on vacations and entertainment is a wise move to help ride out a recovering economy, but don’t be tempted to forego car and homeowners insurance to make ends meet. Some people appear to be doing just that. Statistics from the Insurance Research Council, for example, indicate 16 percent of American drivers [...]

For motorists, delaying car care is a costly decision

(ARA) – Drivers count on their vehicles to get them to their destinations safely, but how well a vehicle runs depends on how much effort motorists put into protecting their investment in their cars. About 70 percent of vehicles on the road are in need of some repair, according to the National Car Care Council. [...]

Want to get 200K miles out of your car? Tips to help

(ARA) – The average driver today estimates that a vehicle should go for more than 200,000 miles before sending it into retirement, according to a new national survey conducted by Kelton Research. With nearly nine in 10 vehicle owners more concerned with engine upkeep than their vehicle’s aesthetics on the inside or outside, car owners [...]

Step one in your car-buying adventure: Shape up your credit

(ARA) – It’s normal to feel a range of emotions when buying a car – everything from excitement to anxiety. Yet for all the emotion involved in purchasing a vehicle, it’s important to remember that the process needs to stay very logical. When you keep that in mind, it’s easy to understand the connection between [...]

Put kids’ dental health on the fast track

(ARA) – When you’re a NASCAR driver like Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, nothing makes you smile like a trip to victory lane. But for millions of children in this country, that smile is impossible. Severe tooth decay often causes children to hide their [...]

Tips to keep your vehicle safe and looking great this summer

(ARA) – Do your brakes squeal when you push on the pedal to stop? Have you been ignoring that unsightly puddle of liquid that keeps appearing under your car? Small inconveniences can become much larger problems if not taken care of early, and unfortunately, many drivers fail to address vehicle problem signs until it’s too [...]

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