Category: Safety Tips
How to Handle a Windshield Repair
Posted on Aug 4, 2017Ever been carefully driving along when—Whack!—a rock hits your windshield? Your eyes scan for damage as you wonder whether you need a windshield repair or a complete windshield replacement. The good news is that a chip or crack doesn’t necessarily mean you need a replacement. (Or that you necessarily have... read more
The Safest 2017 Cars
Posted on Jan 6, 2017By: Amanda Prischak If you’re in the market for a new car in the new year, you might want to consider one of the 38 car models that earned the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Since 1959, the IIHS has been testing which cars are... read more
Salt Christmas Ornaments Dangerous to Pets
Posted on Dec 7, 2016By: Amanda Prischak The day after Thanksgiving is a popular time to set up and decorate Christmas trees. In previous posts, we talked about how to choose a Christmas tree and how to care for a Christmas tree. Now, we have advice about a popular ornament that pet owners will... read more
How to Avoid Buying Flooded Cars
Posted on Nov 14, 2016By: Amanda Prischak Floods and hurricanes create an opportunity for criminals to defraud unsuspecting consumers by selling them flooded cars. Used-car buyers should always be aware of this risk—especially after an active hurricane season like we’ve had this year. By definition, a flooded car has been completely or partially submerged... read more