Your windshield wipers are an important part of your vehicle. They are responsible for not only getting rain off of the windshield, but clearing it of any dirt or debris that could obscure your vision. Maintain them well, and they will continue to do a great job at keeping you safe. Fail to maintain them,…

When it comes to maintaining your windshield, there are many myths that make their way into the common knowledge so that they are looked at as truth. In fact, a lot of what you believe about maintaining your windshield might be false. Here, we will look at some of the most common myths about windshield…

Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) auto glass differs from Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass — commonly called “aftermarket glass” — in that OEM is basically identical to the original windshield for your make and model of car. While OEE is expected to have the same specifications, it is produced by independent manufacturers who legally cannot make…

Chances are, you don’t give your car’s windshield wipers much thought. But according to legal experts, 20 percent of vehicles have faulty windshield wipers that could seriously impair the driver’s vision at any given moment. Now you’re probably thinking about those pesky blades. Rest assured, if you take good care of your wipers, you can…

You probably don’t give your car much thought when it’s running well, but the minute there’s trouble it’s all you can think about. Car problems can really put a crimp in your day, not to mention your wallet, but many common issues are actually easy to troubleshoot on your own. Even if you can’t fix…

Having your car break down on a lonely road during a long trip is high on most people’s list of things to avoid—but it happens. If you’re stranded without sustenance and shelter and your phone is about to die, panic can quickly take over. It gets even worse if you’re passing through grizzly bear country…

It’s that time of year again–and we’re not talking about Christmas trees and hot cocoa. Black ice, snow storms, and towering drifts are just some of the hazardous conditions that winter drivers face in many parts of the country. For those who are new to the dramatic changes that this season brings, or for those…

Now that it’s winter and it seems to get dark by the time lunchtime is over, you’d rather stay curled up under a warm blanket with a mug of hot cocoa. But until a long-lost uncle bequeaths you a fortune big enough to fund your snowbird lifestyle, you still have to leave the house to…