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Car Care Inspections Reveal 80 Percent of Vehicles Need Service Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. “With so many vehicles in need of service, National Car Care Month in April serves as an important reminder to take action today so you can depend on your vehicle down the road,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It’s ... read more

As winter winds down and the weather gets warmer, motorists will see more potholes on the roadways and avoiding them can be a real challenge. If you hit a pothole, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends watching for three warning signs to determine if your vehicle has been damaged. Loss of control, swaying when making routine turns, bottoming out on city streets or bouncing excessively on rough roads are indicators that the steering and suspension may have been damaged. The steering and suspension are key safety-related systems. Together, they largely determine your car ... read more

Heed Your Speed, Keep Your Distance and Know What Features Help It's perhaps surprising, but true: Driving on a rainy day is more dangerous than driving on a snowy one. When the rain starts to fall and pavement is wet, your likelihood of a crash is higher than during wintry conditions like snow, sleet and ice, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). After averaging 10 years of statistics, NHTSA researchers found that 46 percent of weat ... read more

Newer model vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to warn drivers that at least one of their tires is underinflated. The dashboard light looks like an exclamation point inside of a horseshoe and, if illuminated, should be addressed immediately, says the non-profit Car Care Council. “When the TPMS light goes on, it should not be ignored. Driving on underinflated tires can lead to an accident or cause damage to your vehicle,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “As part of a proactive auto care plan, tire pres ... read more

Drivers have plenty of things to think about when they're behind the wheel. Whether they're trying to map out the fastest route to a destination or determine if they need a tire alignment, motorists likely have a lot on their minds. Unfortunately, one thing that can slip between the cracks is how alert an individual is. Most people just assume because they're awake they're fit to drive, but that's not the case. In fact, being sleep deprived or slightly drowsy could have a major impact in a person's driving habits. Daylight saving ti ... read more