This post was originally published on www.geico.com Buying a used car can be difficult when you don’t know what you should take into consideration. When the family car has finally given up the ghost and you need to find another ride. You could buy new. But with the average price of a brand new car …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com As our population has continued to grow and people are increasingly relocating to suburbia, average commute times have sky-rocketed. A recent national study revealed that commuters in large metropolitan areas like New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago spend nearly an entire work week each year sitting in …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com You’re driving down the highway when you notice the gas needle creeping toward empty. Do you pull off at the next rest stop, or do you push your luck and see how far you can go? If you’re a fan of “gas-gauge chicken,” consider this: It may actually …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com What Are Fuel Additives? There are two primary types of fuel additives: fuel performance enhancers and fuel stabilizers. Fuel additives for performance are intended to improve the capabilities of your vehicle’s engine while it is running or in use. Fuel stabilizers are designed to keep fuel in a …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com “Thousands upon thousands of bugs hit our cars every year,” says Mark Hostetler, professor, urban ecologist at the University of Florida and author of That Gunk on Your Car: A Unique Guide to Insects of North America. “Most of them are moths, beetles, mosquitoes and midges,” he adds. …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com The best rationale for keeping your car clean? It may sound superficial, but: “the better it looks, the more value you’re going to get out of your vehicle,” says Jennifer Olvera, director of creative and marketing at Chemical Guys, a car-detailing company based in Los Angeles. In fact, …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com It’s pothole season again—that time of year when winter and spring play tug-of-war, resulting in fluctuating temperatures that can wreak havoc on roads. Potholes begin when water seeps through cracks in the road. In colder climates, that water can freeze and push sections of pavement upward; the eventual …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com The ongoing Takata airbag recall is one of the largest in U.S. history and is affecting an astonishing 37 million vehicles out there on the road. Is one of them yours? Find out if your car has an open recall for this or any other issue at safercar.gov. How Airbags Work Airbags …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Light duty gasoline vehicles like hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and all-electric have seen a steady sales climb since they became in available in 1999. Just 9,400 hybrid electric vehicles were sold in 2000, compared to more than 340,000 in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation. …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Today’s cars have sophisticated cooling systems equipped with multiple heat sensors and computer-controlled electric fans designed to keep your engine running in any weather. But overheating can still happen. Why Do Engines Overheat? There are many reasons why your car could be overheating, but the basic process of …
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