Car dents can seem to appear from nowhere. In some cases, you know what happened, like when your son opened the back door too fast and hit the parking meter on the sidewalk or your daughter rode her bicycle into the driver’s side door when she wasn’t paying attention. But what about that mysterious ding
Most modern cars are equipped with airbags and many have them located throughout the car. An airbag is known as a passive restraint as they deploy without the driver or passenger having to do anything. This is unlike a seatbelt that must be buckled by the person in the seat. Some cars do have a
If you have ever had to drive on rural roads, you know that the risk of encountering deer can be pretty high. In fact, more than 1.5 million accidents in the United States are due to someone hitting a deer, sending over 10,000 people to the hospital and killing more than 100 each year. Avoiding
Hail is one of the most destructive common natural disasters around. Sure, things like tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, and wildfires wreak more havoc, they’re not nearly as common. Hail isn’t a difficult thing for the atmosphere to make – if you live in an area with frequent precipitation, at any point in the year, you run
Collision repair in general can be a harrying experience, but when fraud is involved, the situation is ramped up for both the vehicle owner, the insurer and anyone else involved in the repair process. Though the majority of collision repair shops operate by the book and utilize honorable business practices, there are those few shops
An accident, even if there are no injuries, can be frightening, stressful and confusing. Your adrenaline is rushing, and your brain is still trying to figure out what to do next. These tips offer you simple and sound advice to keep you and your passengers safe while also managing the scene. Move Away from Traffic
If your car has suffered damage in an accident, you may be concerned that it is not safe for your family to use. External damage is often obvious, but you may not be able to see all the damage caused by the collision. These tips can help you determine if your car is safe or
Vehicles have more safety features than ever before but accidents still happen every day. In fact, auto accidents account for a significant number of injuries and death in the United States each year. Even a minor accident can be frustrating and stressful as your car may need repairs which means you may be without it
According to the National Safety Council, one in five accidents happens in parking lots and a study by Allstate Insurance found that 69 percent of all hit-and-runs involve parked cars. If you hit someone in a parking lot or you discover your vehicle has been damaged in a parking lot, there are things you can
No matter how careful you are behind the wheel, there is a chance that you will be involved in an accident at some point. An accident can be caused by a tree limb falling on your car in your driveway during a storm or someone running a red light as you head to work one