Tips to keep an old car running well
There's been a lot of talk about the recently ended "Cash for Clunkers," but for the majority of motorists, purchasing a new car is not an option. For many, their vehicle does not qualify as a "clunker" and, for others, the cost of a new car is prohibitive, so keeping their current vehicle running efficiently is the sensible alternative. Full Story
Make smart vehicle insurance decisions
The economic downturn has inspired people to consider a myriad of creative strategies to save money. Full Story
For now, choose gas/electric hybrid
There are online offers of kits that convert cars to run on water, but these should be viewed skeptically. The kits, which attach to the engine, use electrolysis to split the water into hydrogen and oxygen, and then inject the hydrogen into the engine's combustion process to power the car along with the gasoline. Doing this supposedly makes the engine more efficient. Full Story
Teach teens to follow road rules, get a safe car
Teaching teens to drive safely is just the first step. Putting them in the safest affordable vehicles is also vitally important. For starters, teen drivers should learn to pay attention in the front seat. Distracted driving is the leading cause of accidents among teens, as many are preoccupied with cell phones, texting and fiddling with MP3 players. Full Story
Vehicle theft the nation's top property crime
The vehicle thieves target most often in Washington is the 1992 Honda Accord, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's annual Hot Wheels Report for 2008. Washington is a hotbed for car thieves, traditionally ranking high in auto theft over the years. Full Story
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