5 Driving Tips to Save You Money

No matter what kind of vehicle you drive or how much you commute to work each day, I’m sure we can all agree on one thing: the amount we spend on gas can definitely add up after a while, especially when prices go up. We found the following simple tips to help optimize your gas mileage that will surely help you spend less money at the pump. Visit the link below for an explanation on each.

1. Clean Out Your Trunk

2. Keep Windows Closed

3. Fill Up Your Tires

4. Drive a Steady (and Modest) Speed

5. Don't Buy Pricey Gas

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Spring Into Action! April is National Car Care Month

This month is dedicated to remind motorist everywhere to be aware and to keep their vehicle safe, dependable and on the road longer. To make sure your vehicle is always running at its peak performance though spring and summer, be sure to follow these basic maintenance procedures.  

1.       Check all fluids

2.       Check the hoses and belts

3.       Check the battery

4.       Check the brake system

5.       Inspect the exhaust system

6.       Schedule a tune-up

7.       Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system

8.       Inspect the steering and suspension system

9.       Check the tires

10.   Check the wipers and lighting

For more on Car Care Month, visit here: http://bit.ly/1hoZztX

Hidden Distractions Behind the Wheel

When it comes to driving, most of us have heard time and time again to not text and drive. According to www.textingandriving.com 23 percent of car accidents in 2011 were caused by someone using a cell phone. That’s 1.3 million crashes!  With cell phones making up 23 percent, it got us thinking what makes up the rest of the other causes for collisions? Below is a list of a few of them that we discovered. 

·         Loud Music

·         Scenery

·         Conversation

·         Mental Distractions

·         Kids 

For more information on this, visit the links below! 

Content Credit to www.textinganddriving.com and http://expresslane.idrivesafely.com/hidden-distracted-driving/

Top Five Fuel Efficiency Myths

Just because a vehicle might be small, doesn’t mean it’s more efficient. Driving with the AC turned off, won’t always save your fuel.  These are just a few common things that many people tend to believe when it comes to fuel efficiency. We are here to set the record straight! Below is a list of a few myths. Visit the link below for an explanation on each.

Myth 1: Saving fuel means driving slow

Myth 2: You need a small car to get good fuel economy

Myth 3: Manual transmissions are always superior to automatic transmissions

Myth 4: Turning off the air conditioner saves fuel

Myth 5: Fuel-saving gadgets actually work

For more info on these myths, visit here: http://bit.ly/1ddA8e1

Content Credit to www.livelifedrive.com

Car Jargon Everyone Should Know

When it comes to buying a new vehicle, it’s helpful to know as much as you can about the vehicle before you purchase. There is a load of car jargon out there. With automotive technology constantly updating, it can be difficult to keep up with all of this. We’ve listed a few terms below which you might already know or have never heard of. For the entire list of other terms, visit the links we’ve provided below.

ABS

This stands for Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which is a safety feature that helps you to avoid skidding when braking suddenly. What it does is prevents your wheels from locking so that you can maintain control of your vehicle.

ESC

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).  These two names both refer to the same feature. This technology works to prevent sideways skidding when making sharp steering corrections on surfaces that might be slippery.

RPM

RPM stands for revolutions per minute. It measures just how hard your engine is working. The higher it is, the harder it is working.

To view the full glossary visit Edmunds.com: http://edmu.in/1g60kWv

Another great terminology site is Car and Driver:  http://bit.ly/1g651zF

7 Ways to Hack your Commute

There really is an app for just about everything these days. We found out about a handful of them that can definitely make your life a lot easier. If you want instantaneous traffic updates, a way to avoid traffic tickets or to even find a charge for your EV, there’s an app for that! Check out these handle mobile apps below and download them today on your smartphone. 

1.    Garmin StreetPilot

2.    Waze

3.    Scout

4.    INRIX Traffic

5.    Trapster

6.    greenMeter

7.    PlugShare

To read more about each app, visit here: 7 Ways to Hack Your Commute - Popular Mechanics