Lifestyle & Trends - Automotive

Six things to remember if you get in a car accident

If you've ever been in a car accident, you know it can be tough to think clearly. Car accidents can be traumatic events, even if everyone ends up unharmed. Since the scene of the accident can be chaotic, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with some of the things you should do if you're involved in an accident. Here are six things to remember if you get into an accident.

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Essential insurance you can't live without

Cutting back on vacations and entertainment is a wise move to help ride out a recovering economy, but don't be tempted to forego car and homeowners insurance to make ends meet. Here are tips on which insurance protections you can't do without.

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Price versus value: When is it worth the upgrade?

When does it make sense to upgrade to a premium automotive product? That's a question that stumps a lot of people when confronted with the wide range of prices for seemingly comparable products. Here are a few tips on common automotive product categories to help you make informed decisions.

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How far can you go? Demystifying the oil change interval

For years, 3,000 miles was touted as the optimum interval for changing your motor oil and filter. It's also an oil change interval that continues to be encouraged by the automotive oil change industry. Recently, automobile, oil filter and lubricant manufacturers have been educating consumers that oil drain intervals can be safely extended, saving you time, money and reducing the impact on the environment.

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Distracted driving laws quickly changing use of smartphones while driving

Distracted driving is receiving lots of attention - in the media and in the legislature. One cause of distracted driving is use of electronic devices. Due to quickly advancing technology, people are more reliant on mobile phones for both personal and business use. Hands-free devices are allowing people to keep both hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, while still being able to take calls and handle email using their voice.

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