Most drivers fear the first snowfall of the year, and for a good reason. Research has found that collisions are 14 percent more likely to be fatal on the first snowfall, and that’s only the beginning of a long, hard season for drivers. There are, however, four...
In the 2020s, do we still need to keep our tires balanced? The short answer is: absolutely. Here’s why wheel repair is something to keep in mind. Why get your tires balanced? Tires need balancing because each tire comes off the line just a little bit differently;...
We consider car accidents a rare occurrence, but, in reality, the average person will have three to four auto collisions in their lifetime. If you’ve had an accident, you may be surprised to find you need to report to a collision reporting center (CRC) as part...
In 1959, Volvo, a car manufacturer, started supplying cars with standard three-point seat belts. Since then, it’s estimated these seat belts have saved over a million lives globally, making them one of the most important safety modifications in cars. Before...
Airbags were invented in the early 1950s to protect drivers and front-seat passengers from hurting themselves on the dashboard and the steering wheel in the case of a collision. However, it wasn’t until 1968 that a critical component was incorporated into the...
Recent Comments