Driving through a Weather Disaster: NMA E-Newsletter #669
Weather disasters can take on many forms: a sudden downpour that is much worse than predicted, an ice storm that hits suddenly, a dust storm that shows up unexpectedly, or localized ground fog so thick, you can only see a few feet in front of you. Everyone likes to say, “Be prepared.” You can be […]
Why LED Headlights Are Blinding You
Have you ever encountered an alien coming towards you that is nothing more than a giant ball of glare? The auto industry has been busy replacing halogen headlights with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) because the LEDs are small, powerful, and consume little energy. The problem is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has […]
What to do with a Flooded Car
By The Car Coach Lauren Fix What to do if your car is flooded? Can you drive it? What kind of damage? Lauren Fix discusses your options and what to do. Flood-damaged cars are something that most of us don’t think about much. Every time a hurricane or flood impacts an area of the country, […]
A Closer Look at Vanity Plate Laws in the US and Canada
You can add a touch of personality to your daily drive in a number of different ways. Attach a steering wheel cover, opt for custom lighting or add a unique vinyl wrap to the exterior. You can even get a bumper sticker if that’s your preference. But what about your license plate? Every car has […]
Protect Your Car–This Will Make Your Car Paint Last 2X Longer
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Paint protection has become more popular on new and old cars. From daily drivers to enthusiast vehicles and exotics, these automotive products are designed to protect your paint, hold the value of your vehicle, and avoid nature’s deposits — from acid rain, birds, insects, and more. Protect your car […]
Road rage! How to avoid it, how to respond
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Have you noticed that drivers have not been paying attention to the roadways lately? Even worse, some are just angry and out of control, and I have seen some really dumb actions by drivers. Road rage has returned with some deadly results. How can you avoid these drivers and […]
Do NOT Buy Flood Damaged Cars
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach A perfect storm can lead to bad choices with flood-damaged cars everywhere. Cars swamped in recent hurricanes and floodwaters could return to the market far away from the hurricane zone. Thousands of vehicles are flood and water damaged or destroyed every year due to bad weather. In the Katrina […]
Auto Accident Loans: Hidden Benefits to Injury Victims
If another driver leaves you injured in a car accident, you are in the precarious position of needing to tend to your physical health and well-being, handle mounting medical bills, and potentially cope with diminished income. It’s a lot, and if you’re wondering how you will manage, you’re not the first. Fortunately, auto accident loans […]
Everything You Should Know Before Buying a Used Sports Car
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The price of used sports cars is at an all-time high, and the process of purchasing a used vehicle has never been more difficult. According to Cox Automotive, in June 2021, the average listing price of a used car was up 26 percent from what it was this time […]
The Silent Burning of Oil
Cars used to burn oil obviously. They still burn oil today, but sometimes not as obviously. Often, there is no blue cloud trailing the car with the loose engine. It still runs pretty good, too. So the owner assumes it’s in good shape. And doesn’t check the oil. Soon enough, it won’t be running as […]