You don’t need to buy a hybrid or an electric vehicle to be more environmentally friendly with your current vehicle. In fact, there are some simple steps you can take to “go green” your current vehicle. Not only will these steps help you reduce your carbon footprint, but to keep…
While gas prices are at relative lows today, they were not at the drivers of the low saw 20 years ago. It is difficult to imagine that $1.30 per gallon was once considered expensive. Today, the price of gas has remained relatively stable, but these prices are projected to rise…
How often do you think about your vehicle’s brakes? Brake Safety Awareness month was in August. If you missed it, don’t worry because Safety Restore has broken down the signs you need to look out for to see if your brakes need changing. While brakes should be checked at least…
Gas prices have remained stable throughout the last few years. However, we all know that prices will increase around the holidays as there will be more travel. If you drive a vehicle that requires gas, you will likely feel the financial burden of increased prices soon. However, there are some…
One of the first aspects to wear out on any vehicle is the tires. Maintaining tires with good tread, checking tire pressure, and maintaining suitable alignment are necessary and vital aspects of vehicle ownership to prolong longevity. Here is how you can maintain your tires. Tires are essential to provide…
Most drivers have experienced the dread of a dead battery. Batteries always seem to die at the worst times, such as on a cold morning before work. Dead batteries are a nuisance to drivers; however, drivers can take steps to promote the longevity of their batteries. First, drivers should always…
Think about how much time you spend in your vehicle on a daily basis. Now consider all the time your friends and family spend in your car. All that time amounts to mess: smudges on the windows, scratches throughout, dirt on the ground, dust, and perhaps even spilled drinks and…
We have all seen the stories in the news: another parent unintentionally leaves his or her child in a vehicle on a hot day, and tragically, the child dies. The technical term is Vehicular Heatstroke, or broadly, hyperthermia. Most parents do not think this will happen to them, and usually,…
Children’s vehicular safety is a priority for all parents. However, parents often do not think about the dangers of children around vehicles. Each year, about 50 children are injured as a result of driveway run-over accidents. The injuries from these accidents range with some minor and others leaving lasting effects,…
Children are our most precious cargo in vehicles. However, in the United States, injuries from vehicular accidents are the primary cause of preventable fatalities and injuries for children ages 1-13. Expects indicate that using the correct car seat can mitigate this risk by up to 71%. Yet statistics show that…