This post was originally published on www.geico.com When Jacqueline L. left an unopened bottle of wine in her car overnight a couple years ago, it never occurred to her that it would be a problem. So when the Los Angeles resident returned to her car the next afternoon, she was shocked at what she found: …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com So, your car has seen better days. The upholstery is looking a bit worn, and the once-shiny windows are now…well, not so shiny. Sure, you could take your car to a professional cleaner—or you could save your money and spruce things up yourself. Here are our top car-cleaning …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com If you ask drivers to reveal their biggest pet peeve, many would grumble about the time(s) they’ve come back from an outing only to find that their car has been dinged, scratched, dented, or otherwise damaged by someone else’s car door, or runaway shopping cart. Time honored sage …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com There are a lot of car owners out there who don’t consider brake maintenance a priority—until something goes wrong. Do not make this mistake. When you hit the brake pedal, a complex network of parts springs into action. In order for the system to keep functioning properly, certain …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Driving with worn shocks or struts can result in more than just a bad ride—there are safety implications to consider. “Most drivers don’t realize that driving with bad shocks or struts can actually increase your stopping distances, especially on wet or slippery roads,” says Jill Trotta, Senior Director …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Driving at night can be more than challenging—it’s also one of the most dangerous times to be behind the wheel. Nearly half of all vehicle passenger fatalities in the United States occur at night, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA); nighttime fatality rates for pedestrians …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com It’s common to get busy and put off car maintenance (we’ve all been there)—but preventing minor issues from becoming major car trouble is easier and less expensive than you think. In fact, proper car care can save you up to $1,200 a year in emergency repairs, says automotive …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Every vehicle comes with a manufacturer-recommended tire pressure range. Tire or air pressure is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch). It is a common misconception that the PSI on the side of the tire is the recommended level. This is incorrect. The PSI on the tire is …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com When most people bring their car into the garage, they hand over the keys to their mechanic and slink off to wait for the bad news. But experts say you can save a lot of time and money by having an open, honest conversation with your mechanic before …
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Your car’s sparkling finish made it through the salt, sand and harsh temperatures of winter. But your car’s paint faces year-round hazards. According to Autoblog, a car with faded paint and a dingy look sells for 10-20 percent less than an otherwise identical vehicle that just looks nicer. …
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