Modern cars are designed with all sorts of safety gadgets and features. You hear about all the new technologies like rear-view cameras, side airbags, onboard computers, and more. The one feature you don’t hear about is glass. But innovations in auto glass have made cars much safer than they used to be. Regular glass, like […]
Your vehicle’s alignment is one of the most important aspects of your vehicle’s proper function, and unfortunately is also often one of the most overlooked. A lot of people just think that “that’s the way their car is”. But make no mistake: poor alignment is a problem that should be fixed and can be relatively […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 48% of people killed in car accidents were not wearing seat belts. And unfortunately for Chicago, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s report on crash facts and statistics said accidents were on the rise. With more people on the streets every day accidents aren’t going away. Luckily, […]
Trying to save a few dollars or trying to decrease your impact on the environment? We’ve got a way to do both at the same time! It involves properly maintaining your vehicle to ensure optimal fuel economy, meaning that your car uses its fuel more efficiently. You’ll go further using less gas, so you’ll save […]
For a lot of us, when it comes to cleanliness, our vehicles tend to fall by the wayside. Everyone has a busy schedule, and keeping our cars clean can plainly and simply be too much of a hassle for a lot of us. But what if we told you keeping your car clean could be […]
Safety technology in our vehicles has come a long way. When you get in a car crash, you are protected by a number of mechanisms including your seatbelt, frame of your vehicle, and airbags. Airbags save thousands of lives in collisions every year. They work in tandem with your seatbelt to provide protection during a […]
Making sure that your car’s tires are properly inflated is crucial to your safety. When your car’s tires are underinflated, it means that you have less control over the vehicle. It also means that the tires are more likely to pop. This makes driving significantly more dangerous. Underinflated tires also increase the wear on your […]
The holidays are right around the corner which means there isn’t much time to find the perfect gift for the car lovers in your life. Below are some of our favorite gift ideas for car enthusiasts like us! Cell Phone Car Mount – Perfect for any driver, cell phone car mounts allow you to use […]
An alternator is an essential auto part to a functioning vehicle. Alternators keep the electrical components of a car functioning by converting the power from the engine into electrical energy for the battery to use. This auto part is called an alternator because it uses an alternating electrical current. Below, we’ll discuss how to an […]
We all want the best bang for our buck. When it comes to cleaning and maintaining your car, it can feel like you’re paying hand over fist. Keeping your car running better, longer and looking spotless doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, though. There are things you can do using common household or dollar-store […]
