The United States is a nation of cars, and this has been true for many decades now. At the turn of the 20th century, cars were slow and rare, and they shared the roads with trolleys and even foot traffic and horse-drawn carriages. But that changed before long. In the 1920s, cars began being advertised … Read moreSmart Tips to Invest in a Car You Can Be Proud Of
Vehicle maintenance is important for both the wellbeing of the vehicle and the safety of those driving it. Unfortunately, more than $60 billion worth of car maintenance doesn’t get done each year. This is why it’s crucial to get maintenance and repairs done as soon as possible. So if you’ve been putting off getting new … Read more5 Types of Tires Every Vehicle Owner Should Know
Taking care of your vehicle usually doesn’t involve a ton of work. But if you fail to do some basic maintenance, a simple concern could accelerate into a major problem. This is especially true with a recent survey finding that about 77% of cars on the road today are in need of repairs or maintenance. … Read moreWhy Are Regular Oil Changes So Important?
In 2013, trucking transported nearly 15 billion tons of cargo. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that by 2040, that number is expected to increase to 18.79 billion tons. With these numbers in mind, it’s clear that the number of trucks on America’s roads and highways continues to increase on a day to day basis. … Read moreDriving in Winter: 3 Vital Trucking Safety Tips All Drivers Should Know
Anyone who has ever owned a car knows the dread that accompanies the check engine light. Whether your car was made six months ago or is a third-generation hand-me-down, the glowing light carries with it a foreboding sense of doom and uncertainty: is it a simple air conditioning problem, or does your transmission need to … Read moreCar Communication: What Your Check Engine Light Is Telling You
Car care is something that vehicle owners often neglect. Until something is noticeably wrong, it can be easy to forget to regularly inspect, maintain, and repair your vehicle as needed. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure your vehicle will not only run well but last as long as possible … Read more3 Maintenance Tips to Help Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
Backup cameras are slowly becoming a staple of today’s custom interiors and with good reason. In an IIHS study, 100% of drivers operating vehicles without backup cameras in their vehicles ran over a child-size stationary object placed behind the vehicle. This is because it takes a total of 81 inches beyond the bumper of a … Read more3 Reasons To Invest In A Backup Camera This Winter
Summer was wonderful, with its warm days and sunny skies, but — as the saying goes — all good things must come to an end. With winter fast approaching (it has a habit of sneaking up on you all at once), it’s important to get your vehicle prepared for the inevitable snow storms and terrible … Read moreDon’t Get Caught In The Snow: Complete This Winter Driving Checklist
If you are stuck on the road and your truck broke down, you may be caught wishing you had done the required truck maintenance to keep it on the road. The best fleets are the ones that track maintenance thoroughly. A fair number of breakdowns with commercial trucks result from improper maintenance and improper repairs. … Read more3 Reasons to Leave Commercial Truck Repair to the Professionals
There is an infinite number of reasons to add aftermarket additions to your vehicle, and just about as many possible additions. Add-ons or upgrades such as head units, speakers, window tinting, and backup cameras can be added to almost any vehicle and provide the driver with extras that weren’t available to originally. Even though someone … Read moreBackup Cameras Provide Security and Convenience for Drivers
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