Leading Causes of Car Accidents

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Automobile accidents happen quite often in the United States and around the world. It is the leading cause of death in the world today for people between the ages of 15-29, and over 37,000 people die on American roadways each …

Side Views Cameras in New Cars

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Technology innovations in the automotive industry usually outpace the rules and regulations we follow. Camera usage in vehicles is currently being reviewed further. The United States plans to test and examine how side-mirror systems could eventually replace the traditional mirror …

Re-Mapping Our Roads for Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars appear to be in our future. Successful test runs of this technology from Uber and Waymo show that it is feasible to let our vehicles drive us automatically to where we need to go.

That means these new …

A Word of Caution About Keyless Ignitions

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Keyless ignition systems first began appearing in vehicles in the 1990s, with a surge of interest in the early 2000s. As with most new features, it was the luxury models and high-end cars that received them first. If you owned …

Why You Need to Get Your Dents Repaired ASAP

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Dents and dings may seem like little problems. For car owners who are on a budget, repairing this kind of damage is the least of their priorities. However, putting off dent repairs can actually lead to more problems with your …

What are Technologies that Reduce Your Risk of a Collision?

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According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASRT), about 1.25 million people worldwide die in road crashes and collisions each year. In fact, road traffic crashes are the 9th leading cause of death around the world. With this …

The Importance of OEM for Auto Body Repair Shops

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OEM or Original Equipment Manufacturer is one option that you have when repairing your car. OEM parts are manufactured by the same company that created your car. With this, you can guarantee quality and fit. Also, OEM parts ensure warranty …

My Check Engine Light Has Come On. Now What?

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Whenever the Check Engine light goes off on your car, it means that there’s a problem you need to fix. The bad thing is you don’t have any idea what the issue is. It can be a failing timing belt, …

I’ve Totaled My Vehicle, But I Still Owe Money. Now What?

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Accidents happen when you least expect it. Since more and more drivers are driving faster these days, a collision could occur anywhere. Also, no matter how vigilant, careful, and a defensive driver you are, your vehicle may still figure in …

Distracted Driving by Generation Statistics

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If you drive anywhere, then there is an excellent chance you’ve been distracted behind the wheel. We multitask in this environment so often that some distractions don’t seem problematic. Using GPS, changing the radio station, or getting something to drink …