This post was originally published on www.geico.com Not so long ago, misplacing—or worse, losing—your car keys wasn’t a big deal. You might even have had a spare attached to your car in a little box, stuck to the inside of the bumper. But as cars have gotten more technologically advanced, so have their keys, which […]
This post was originally published on www.geico.com It was way back in 1931 when Pennsylvania issued the country’s first personalized license plate. Today, vanity plates are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They’re a fun way to express yourself while referencing an inside joke or broadcasting the nickname of your car
This post was originally published on www.geico.com If you’re moving—or just heading south for the winter months—you may need to get your car from here to there without driving it yourself. Shipping cars on a truck is the most popular option overall (when commercial and private shipping are counted together), but it’s not the only
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Most of us spend a significant amount of time in our cars, whether it’s commuting or running errands or simply enjoying the road. But many of us don’t know the basics of vehicle maintenance or repair. With a little do-it-yourself spirit and a few basic tips, you can
This post was originally published on www.geico.com They affect your car’s handling, ride, braking and safety. But most people don’t give much thought to them. Eighty-three percent of drivers aren’t “tire smart” (i.e., they don’t know how to properly check tire pressure), according to a 2015 survey from the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). You may
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.
