The Heat Is On: Check Brakes Before Travel
Don't wait for summer to find out your brake system can't handle the heat. Temperatures can push components to the brink of failure.
Here's what you need to know before going on your next road adventure.
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Three Ways to Make Tires Last Longer
An underinflated tire poses a safety risk and also wears out faster. Can you rely on tire warning lights in your dashboard? No really. Here's why.
How To Bring Some Balance To (Tire) Life
Tires aren’t complicated. Just keep them properly inflated, rotate them every so often and don’t run over the curb and they’ll be just fine, right?
Actually, no.
ABCs of ABS: Things Drivers Should Know
Ask a driver how their ABS is and chances are you’ll get a blank stare.
Anti-lock brake systems are credited as one of the most advanced safety technologies in modern vehicles yet they are an enigma to many.
How do you know if your ABS is functioning properly? It’s part performance and part education.
Drivers turn to dash cams for video evidence during accidents
Cameras similar to those worn by thrillseekers are finding their way to the dashboards of safety-conscious drivers.
“Dash cameras are helpful in hit-and-run collisions – or other situations where you’d want to get someone’s license plate,” said Johan-Till Broer of Garman, a Kansas-based electronics company that started making dash cameras this year.
Family hiking: Letting dog be your guide
One North Carolina native believes she has found a way to unlock the beauty and wonders of nature to America’s internet-crazed youth.
For Ellen Eastwood the answer lies in four paws and a discriminating nose. Her guidebook, “The Trail Hound’s Handbook, Your Family Guide To Hiking With Dogs,” teaches kids how to have fun in the wilderness with man’s best friend.
Routine Brake Checks Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe
Some warning signs never flash across your vehicle dashboard. Problems such as squeals or a vibrating brake pedal could be your car’s way of pleading for service.
Don't let all the small electronics turn a good day bad
It’s not enough anymore for your car’s battery to just help start the engine. It also needs to power a navigation system, charge your cell phone, operate a back-up camera and a plethora of 21st century conveniences.
So how do you ensure your battery has enough strength to do all that and prevent you from being stranded thousands of miles from home on your summer road trip?
Get a grip on winding roads with summer tires
They are known as summer tires or ultra high-performance tires--and they are an effective way to increase your car’s traction in dry weather and handle faster speeds.
There’s no industry standard for what constitutes a summer tire, according to Rubber Manufacturers Association, but they commonly wick away moisture, grip the road well and are softer than tires formulated for cold weather driving.
Rinseless wash lets you drop the hose, save water
Sometimes using a hose and bucket just doesn’t make sense for washing a car.
That’s especially true in drought-stricken areas where water is an expensive commodity. Apartment dwellers and urbanites also face challenges looking for an available faucet and appropriate location.