'Right to Repair Act' Picks Up More Support in Congress
Oct 19, 2007
Reps. Cohen, DeFazio and Price Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has grown to 33 sponsors with the addition of Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and David Price (D-NC), it was announced ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car Now for Winter Driving Conditions
Oct 18, 2007
DALLAS, Oct. 17 -- The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are turning red and gold, and winter is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to prepare your car before the first arctic blast hits. Spending a little time now may save you from being stranded along an icy road in January. To get your car ready, t ... Continue reading
Safe Auto Insurance Offers Tips for 'Street Safe Teens'
Oct 17, 2007
Company President Participates in Television Campaign Focused on Keeping Teenage Drivers Safe COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- Safe Auto Insurance Company president, Jon Diamond, knows the dangers teenage drivers face on a daily basis - which is why he is participating in a television campaign aimed at keeping teenage driver ... Continue reading
Toyota Statement in Response to Consumer Reports' 2007 Car Reliability Survey
Oct 16, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 16 -- Toyota, Lexus and Scion models collectively led the industry with the greatest number of models, 17, ranked "Most Reliable" in this year's Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. With dozens of models from three dozen makes vying for a spot on the magazine's "Most Reliable" list, only 39 were ... Continue reading
Toyota Reliability Slips in Consumer Reports' Survey
Oct 16, 2007
93 percent of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury models in survey score average or better YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After years of sterling reliability, Toyota is showing cracks in its armor, according to data from Consumer Reports' 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey. By contrast, Ford's domestic brands hav ... Continue reading
Changing Your Vehicle's Filters Keeps the Grime Out and the Drive Smooth
Oct 12, 2007
BROADVIEW, Ill., Oct. 12 -- Dust, dirt and grime are all enemies to the longevity and efficient performance of your vehicle's key components. To prevent engine damage, your vehicle is equipped with various filters -- air and oil among them. According to automotive filters manufacturer, Purolator Filters NA LLC, these f ... Continue reading
Modern Wiper Technology is Making it Safer to Drive in All Weather Conditions
Oct 11, 2007
BROADVIEW, Ill., Oct. 11 -- Modern windshield wiper technology is making it safer to drive in all types of weather - heavy snow, driving rain, blowing dust or even high winds. One of the most significant developments in wiper blade technology has been the introduction of 'bracketless' blades that keep the windshield cl ... Continue reading
Basic Car Care Greatly Improves Safety and Reliability
Oct 10, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Something as basic as checking the oil can go a long way toward improving the safety and reliability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the road. The Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your car operating at its best ... Continue reading
Auto Window Film Increases Safety in Side-Impact Collisions
Oct 9, 2007
ST. LOUIS, October 9 -- - LLumar(R) Safety Film Test Yields Dramatic Results For years, car owners have turned to security window film for solar protection and to deter "smash and grab" theft. Now they can add another important reason to install LLumar(R) safety film to their vehicles' windows: added protection in the ... Continue reading
Helpful Guidelines for Purchasing an Extended Car Warranty
Oct 9, 2007
LYNNWOOD, WA Oct 9, 2007; Buying an extended car warranty doesn't need to be difficult or confusing with these top ten tips from Continental Warranty, the leading provider of car warranties in the nation. 10. Review the car warranty coverage. Drivers should go over the entire list of what is covered within the car warr ... Continue reading
Hybrids Aren't Only Solution to Saving Gas - VIDEO STORY
Oct 4, 2007
DETROIT - October 4, 2007: Drivers don't have to operate a hybrid vehicle in order to reduce their general gasoline consumption. By avoiding aggressive driving, pumping the brakes and keeping ones tires properly inflated a driver can help improve fuel-efficiency. In addition, General Motors reports reducing the number ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2007
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com staff writer NEW YORK October 3 2007; (CNNMoney.Com, RSS) Chrysler recently instituted a "lifetime" - yes, your lifetime - powertrain warranty for its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. If you're shopping for a car and comparing warranty coverage, "lifetime" sounds tough to beat. Bu ... Continue reading
'Fall' Back Into a Tire Maintenance Routine
Oct 2, 2007
Don't Let New Vehicle Technology Replace Your Old-Fashioned Tire Gauge WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you are buying a new car this fall, newly mandated devices will help monitor your vehicle's tire pressure. However, a tire industry group cautions that new tire pressure monitoring systems are not a r ... Continue reading
Don't Let Bad Weather Damage Your Car's Finish
Oct 1, 2007
October is Fall Car Care Month Protect Your Investment with Tips from Meguiar's IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Road trip season is in the rearview mirror, and with wet weather and poor road conditions around the corner, October is the perfect time to take simple steps to protect your investment. To maintain that new car shi ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Offers FreeWinter Car Care Inspections
Oct 1, 2007
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Minnesota motorists canât avoid winter â itâs right around the corner â but they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities statewide. The inspections â w ... Continue reading
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