There has been a lot of talk about cell phone conversations and texting while driving. While phones have become so universal you can count your calories with them, they are causing more accidents than drunk drivers! Did you know that talking or texting on a phone can make you 37% less aware, that is equivalent to driving drunk at the .08% alcohol level. Oprah Winfrey launched a campaign in January of 2000 to have people around the nation to sign a petition not to text and still talk on the, not to text and use only a hands free device, or not text or talk. If you want to be part of this movement you can go here http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/End-Distracted-Driving to sign the pledge and read all about it. Here are some amazing statistics caused by talking and texting while driving, 28% of all accidents have a phone involved, nearly 6,000 deaths and 1/2 million injuries each year, shocking isn't it?
A big issue with accidents has been with teens, that are just receiving there license. Trying to get comfortable with the large metal box, all while being distracted by cell phones, the radio, and there friends! The law is in place, that a person under the age of 18 who receives there license can not drive anyone under the age of 18 with out a parent in the car for a full year. However, we all know that kids are going to be kids. This isn't good, having a brand new driver with there buddies in the vehicle, distracting them with the latest song or gossip update from a text they just received, making the driver take the attention off the road and to the conversation. another law is in place in California and multiple other states, that there will be no texting while driving, and only being able to use hands free mobile devices.
Tire Rack Street Survival is a hands-on program that puts trained instructors in the passenger seat pf the car your teen drives most. They base scenarios on real life happenings to teach the teens what to. The teens learn how to control the vehicle during a lane change, how to avoid accidents and the coarse goes over the dangers of texting while driving. It is a $75 program, go online to www.streetsurvival.org to find a program near you.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Change in Oil Changes.
For years and years, the car manufactures have drilled into our heads that we need to get our oil changed every 3,000 miles and that was true when the oil wasn't up to par with the synthetic and petroleum oils we have today.
It is no longer necessary to change the would every 3,000 miles, you can wait almost 5,000-7,500 miles based on the way you drive and handle your vehicle. If you drive it hard, towing, accelerating harshly, or in hilly areas, you will need to often change it more often then if you where just driving highway or in town miles. However, during the period between oil changes you do need to regularly check the oil to make sure that it is still in good preforming condition. So for the two different bases of oil, change regular petroleum ever 4-5,000 miles and synthetic ever 5-7,000 miles.
By doing this you can cut your oil changes in half from 4 times a year to 2 times a year, and save between $60-$100 a year. Which adds up if you think about it, not having to take the time to actually go to a shop and have them service your vehicle, and also saving on the gas you would be using to get to said shop.
If you don't know how to check it yourself, come on down and I would be more than happy to check it for you. Autobody Specialists 2910 Hwy 32 ste. 900, Chico, CA 95973 (530) 893.2222
It is no longer necessary to change the would every 3,000 miles, you can wait almost 5,000-7,500 miles based on the way you drive and handle your vehicle. If you drive it hard, towing, accelerating harshly, or in hilly areas, you will need to often change it more often then if you where just driving highway or in town miles. However, during the period between oil changes you do need to regularly check the oil to make sure that it is still in good preforming condition. So for the two different bases of oil, change regular petroleum ever 4-5,000 miles and synthetic ever 5-7,000 miles.
By doing this you can cut your oil changes in half from 4 times a year to 2 times a year, and save between $60-$100 a year. Which adds up if you think about it, not having to take the time to actually go to a shop and have them service your vehicle, and also saving on the gas you would be using to get to said shop.
If you don't know how to check it yourself, come on down and I would be more than happy to check it for you. Autobody Specialists 2910 Hwy 32 ste. 900, Chico, CA 95973 (530) 893.2222
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
SAVING MONEY THE FIRST TIME
In this day and age, we need to save money where ever possible. One of the biggest things we pay on is auto insurance, once a month we pay anywhere from $50-$300 or more just on one vehicle for insurance, that doesn't included all the other miscellaneous expenses that are needed.
Experts agree that one of the best places to start is with auto insurance.
How to make sure your insurance company is not getting rich off you
1. Auto insurance rates are constantly changing. in fact, in certain states and for certain policies rates have actually dropped significantly in the past 12 months. And if your record has improved you may even be eligible for additional reductions. You can be sure, however that your insurance company isn't going to call you up and let you know their rates have dropped.
2. You are not locked in to your policy. Even if you have pre-paid your current insurance company for an entire year, you have the right cancel the policy at any time and receive a pro-rated refund. In fact there is no cost to switch policies from one company to another.
3. Comparing quotes from multiple insurance companies delivers the most savings. Today there are online services that let consumers quickly shop for the best rates from a nationwide selection of auto insurance companies, all competing for your business. You simply enter your requirements, and instantly receive quotes from a wide range of reputable companies.
Check out InsuranceTree.com. It's an initiative from LendingTree, the company that's synonymous with trying to save consumers money. They operate a free website service that will find you auto insurance quotes from a wide network of premium insurers.
Experts agree that one of the best places to start is with auto insurance.
How to make sure your insurance company is not getting rich off you
1. Auto insurance rates are constantly changing. in fact, in certain states and for certain policies rates have actually dropped significantly in the past 12 months. And if your record has improved you may even be eligible for additional reductions. You can be sure, however that your insurance company isn't going to call you up and let you know their rates have dropped.
2. You are not locked in to your policy. Even if you have pre-paid your current insurance company for an entire year, you have the right cancel the policy at any time and receive a pro-rated refund. In fact there is no cost to switch policies from one company to another.
3. Comparing quotes from multiple insurance companies delivers the most savings. Today there are online services that let consumers quickly shop for the best rates from a nationwide selection of auto insurance companies, all competing for your business. You simply enter your requirements, and instantly receive quotes from a wide range of reputable companies.
Check out InsuranceTree.com. It's an initiative from LendingTree, the company that's synonymous with trying to save consumers money. They operate a free website service that will find you auto insurance quotes from a wide network of premium insurers.
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