How to Jump Start Your Car

Imagine this, you walk out the door towards your vehicle, get in, and it won’t start. Oh no, maybe the battery’s dead! This can be because the headlights were left on, a door was not completely closed, or maybe just the battery is old. In any case you’ve got somewhere to go, and you’re not going to let this stand in your way. Well as long as you’ve got a friend with a charged car battery and some jumper cables, you can still get where you’re heading after a quick jump. Put on the safety glasses and open the hoods of both cars. Make sure the battery position on each car is compatible to the length of the cables.Attach the red clamp of the jumper...

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How Your Car Gets Tuned Up

Every 30,000 miles or two years (whichever comes first), your car should receive a tune up. This is a good way to keep your vehicle out of the shop, by having a few parts checked and replaced that are worn down. Here’s a list of things your mechanic does to tune up your car! -Replace the fuel filter -Change the spark plugs -Replace the distributor cap and rotor -Change the points and condenser -Check and adjust the ignition timing -Adjust the valves To get see the rest of these steps, check out the full article at:http://www.ehow.com/how_1874_tune-car.h...

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What You Need to Know About Vehicle Theft

For many people, their car is their life. Imagine the setbacks you would face if your car was stolen – it gets you to work, school and pretty much anywhere else you’d want to go. This infographic from the NHTSA explains more about vehicle theft and gives you the facts. To learn more about how to prevent your car from getting stolen, check out the NHTSA website....

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving can be dangerous for more than just your car. When you allow distractions to take you away from the process of driving, you can put yourself and your family at risk. Unfortunately, there are many things today that can cause distractions in the car, from cell phones and mp3 players to children and food. The next time you’re driving, make sure you avoid distracted driving by following these tips from eHow: 1. Avoid talking on your cell phone. Some states require you to pull over when using your cell phone while driving. 2. Never multi-task while driving. Do not do things like adjusting your radio, compact disc player...

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