This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Learning parallel parking techniques can be confusing. It’s a lot to take in between the numerous steps involved and the number of external factors you need to consider. However, with some practice and helpful parallel parking tips, you can master the skill in no time. Find the right […]
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Your car’s shocks and struts are responsible for keeping the vehicle’s body suspended above the wheels and comfortably off the ground while driving. Without them, you’d bounce along the road, making for an uncomfortable and unsafe ride. Shocks and struts convert the up-and-down movement of the car into
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Regularly washing your car removes everyday contaminants like tar, road debris, and bird droppings that can ruin your car’s paint job over time. But how often do you need to wash your vehicle to keep it in tip-top shape? Can you wash your car too much? The answer
This post was originally published on www.geico.com We’ve all been there. The little gas light on your dashboard goes on and, a few minutes later, you’re standing next to a gas pump. Out in the rain or heat or cold. Watching those gallons (and dollars) click by. And click by. As you fill your tank.
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com What to do if you drive into a hailstorm Stay inside the vehicle. Hail falls at fast speeds, and it can cause injury to those in its path. Stop driving and pull to a safe place so hail doesn’t break the windshield or any windows — driving compounds
This post was originally published on www.statefarm.com A vehicle breakdown can be dangerous if it happens on a busy road. If this happens to you, there are several things you can do to stay safe. Get off the road If your car engine is stalling or has died, or you have a flat tire, your
This post was originally published on www.statefarm.com Why are communities installing red light cameras? Since law enforcement can’t catch everyone who runs a red light, some communities have mounted cameras on traffic lights. When a vehicle doesn’t stop for a red light, the camera takes a photo or video of the violation, recording the date,
This post was originally published on www.statefarm.com Assisted-driving features are on the rise: More and more are being introduced to help you drive carefully on the road. But these technologies can’t drive for you — it’s still important to stay cautious behind the wheel. Learn how to keep being a smart driver with this smart
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Most cars are appliances. A tool for the job. They get us from point A to point B with no emotion necessary. But convertibles are special. They’ve always been. Convertibles don’t just get us there—they get us there with a big toothy grin and joy. Driving a classic
This post was originally published on www.geico.com No matter how long the car trip, suffering nausea and fatigue can make you wish you had walked there instead. It’s estimated that 25% to 40% of Americans get motion sickness, turning everything from errands around town to holiday road trips into potential nightmares. We asked Timothy Hain,
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