Author: Randall Evans

It’s a nightmare scenario. You’ve just driven your brand new car off the forecourt, only to write it off within just a few hours. During that time, it’s depreciated hugely – and thus your insurer won’t cover you for the price of a replacement. Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance is a means of fighting against this. It’ll ensure that you’re completely covered against any eventuality. But is GAP insurance worth it for your new purchase? Let’s take a look. Prevents unexpected debt If you’ve purchased your vehicle through finance, and it’s stolen or written off, then any disparity between the purchase…

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each and every day in the United States of America there are 90 fatal car accidents, which added together over the course of a year equates to 32,850 deaths. Although these crashes do typically involve multiple different cars, they can and do also sometimes involve just a single vehicle also. Fatalities are not always instantaneous and can actually happen sometime later as a direct result of the injuries that they sustained during the car accident. A personal injury solicitor is a legal professional who specializes in representing people in…

Many factors can compromise the efficiency of your tires or even your driving safety. Road holding, grip, braking… Your tires play an essential role at all times. Damaged by many elements present on our roads, they require regular monitoring. How do you know if a tire is worn? When should it be changed? Tires, essential elements of your car Tires are important for the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users. They are the ones, for example, that limit the braking distance and prevent you from getting stuck in the car in front. On dry, wet or snowy…

An electric scooter is a plug-in electric car with two or three wheels. The demand for electric scooters has risen during the last few years. Many people, from kids to teenagers and adults, operate electric scooters for traveling and fun. You may use light scooters, ethic scooters, fuzion scooters, sacrifice scooters too. While they are exciting to ride, they can cause a menace to their users. Below are safety tips every user is supposed to know while using an electric scooter. 1. Pay attention to your surroundings Always be on the lookout on the road and observe your locale for…

Every so often, car manufacturers upgrade a vital component to the system, and GM (General Motors) was no different. For ten years, GM used the 700R4 transmission in most of their model lines. The 700R4 was a 3-speed transmission that relied on hydraulic pressure to activate gear changes. By the time that the 1990s rolled around, technological advances were being made in the world of solenoids and ECUs. In 1992, GM realized that the 700R4 was showing its age and limitations compared to other manufacturers and model lines. A change had to be made to keep up with the competition…

You want to paint your vehicle but aren’t sure what color just yet. That’s okay. The color doesn’t always just come to you. Sometimes, you have to think about it. The following are six attractive paint colors you should consider. 1. White Perhaps one of the most popular colors to choose is white. Something about this color is majestic and feels classic. Every so often, the best color to choose is a timeless one. Sure, you can choose a more daring color, and that’s okay, but daring colors can become a little dated. White is a color you can trust…

The key to keeping your car in top condition is proper maintenance. It also goes a long way to safeguard your safety, and the safety of your fellow drivers and passengers. Here are eight ideas to implement to keep your car in excellent condition. 1. Check the Engine Oil Do this regularly, and if the vehicle is in excellent condition, do all checks monthly; But if you discover oil leaks, do it more often. To get an accurate dipstick reading, park the car on level ground. Avoid overfilling. And if you discover a leak, find its source and repair it…

So you’re getting prepared to purchase your first ever car. What a thrilling time! It’s a sign of many things – growing maturity, financial independence, a blooming social life, and entering the workforce. These are all things worthy of praise, respect, and worth getting excited about. But what if you’re plain stumped when it comes to choosing the perfect car for your lifestyle? There is a range of options on the market, each with its different appeals. But you also don’t want to forget that finding the “perfect car” isn’t a goal you have to specifically strive for. For example,…

A car is made up of many individual components. They work together to make the car move as smoothly as possible. Among these components, some occupy more importance than others. Why? One reason is that they are doing the bulk of the work. Nevertheless, the vitality of other components cannot be ignored. The essential components include the tires, engine, transmission, car battery, and brakes. The tires are responsible for rolling the vehicle along the surface. The engine converts the fuel into energy that helps the car to move. Similarly, without the battery, a car cannot start as it supplies the…

There are over one million vehicles sold each year in Australia. However, not all these vehicles continue to look polished. There is a way to make them keep looking that way. The paint protection film is a lesser-known but highly-effective protection for cars. It is a transparent film that protects and preserves the car’s paint. The film is of a thermoplastic kind, and it protects the original paint job of the vehicle from scratches, chipping, and contaminants. So it mainly serves two purposes: Cosmetic improvement Durability Enhancement It is possible to apply it to the entire surface of the car.…