fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about gas guzzlers, self-driving cars and our on-road lives.
Everything That You Need to Know About Car Crash Repairs
The growing population has given rise to the number of vehicles on the road. Despite precautions, there are a number of things that can contribute to car accidents. There are several factors that cause collisions such as; driving speed, road design, the design of the vehicle, driving skills, road condition, drunk driving, distracted driving, rash driving, etc. Some of these incidents can even lead to death or cause several financial damages to the individuals involved or not involved in the crash.
By Evan Javier6 years ago in Wheel
Road Rage and Its Consequences
It has happened to most of us, you’re driving and suddenly someone cuts you off, you get frustrated and angry and signal an offensive hand gesture at the other driver. We’ve all experienced that emotion of rage while driving, but road rage is something that could lead to serious car accidents or, if a person can’t control their emotions, has led to some fatal incidents.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Wheel
Why You Should Act Quickly to Repair Your Car's Dents
When something bad happens to your car, whether it's a crash or a severe hailstorm, it can sustain incredible amounts of damage. Perhaps you have a broken window, your front bumper falls off, or your car has some pretty serious dents. Dents on your car can be an eyesore and are often accompanied by chipped paint. When your car's paint chips, it can expose the vulnerable metal underneath and lead to even more damage to your paint job. There are other negative effects dents can have on your car.
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Wheel
What Does Your Favourite Car Say About You?
You can read a lot into people when you look at what they drive. Certain makes and models of cars obviously attract very different people, and in some cases, a very particular set of people. For example, if you ride around in a BMW chances are that you’re not a very good driver, and if you drive around in anything made by Bugatti then you probably have a lot of money. Any how, let’s take a look to see what car you like says about your personality.
By Jaime Hunter 6 years ago in Wheel
The Fast and the Faster
Along time ago when my sister lived in Butte, Montana with me and our mother and step dad, we had these awesome, amazing cars. Kerri had a 1966 Mustang Coupe that had a 302 in it. I had the 1968 Fastback Mustang, it just had a regular straight six cylinder in it.
By Casey Keller6 years ago in Wheel
5 Ride-Share Horror Stories
Ride-share services have become quite the norm. People would much rather call an Uber or Lyft driver than an old fashioned taxi. However, Uber specifically does not do a background check on their employees or meet them for an interview prior to hiring them (currently). The requirements Uber drivers need to meet are not steep, and most people with a car that was made in the last decade can apply and expect to be hired. But how safe really are these ride-share services? You decide.
By Dani Hendrix7 years ago in Wheel
New or Used? What You Need To Know Before Buying Your Family Car
The benefit of purchasing a fresh new vehicle is you buy a vehicle that usually comes with a certainty. In the first few years, most fresh vehicles will have very few renovations, so you can only concentrate on vehicle servicing. The retailer may also give reduced interest rate funding, which may lower the quantity of interest you receive over the loan's lifetime. These are the most fundamental benefits. Another benefit is that the new vehicles will be equipped with the recent technology, meaning you can discover vehicles with further gas mileage and reduced emissions.
By Damien Justus7 years ago in Wheel
Rag in the Gas Tank
So, back in the eighties, a contractor I knew bought a truck from the auction. He did a lot of driving in remote areas, loved his newer model truck, took good care of it, and it never gave him any problems. He had a small crew; guys came and went, but at a certain point, he ran into financial difficulties and had to lay a couple guys off. He had trouble making payroll. Eventually, he got back on track and his business expanded.
By Allan Kalynchuk7 years ago in Wheel
Severe Dangers of Texting While Driving
Do you know that words can kill? Receiving and texting messages while driving will do just that. Modern devices like smartphones connected people more than ever, with voice calls, receiving and texting messages, video conferencing and other ways of communicating from almost anywhere. Unfortunately, this positive development for society also poses a danger to the cell phone patron, if not properly utilized. Too many people disregard the advice on the dangers of texting anddriving, resulting in an alarming rate of cell phone distraction accidents.
By Mike Johnson7 years ago in Wheel
Things NOT to Say After You Meet with a Car Accident
Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, from what could be a result of faulty driving to an oil slick on the road. But it is important to remember that there are certain things that you should not say after you have been in a car accident. Do remember that there are two parties involved in an accident and that you should first check yourself to see if you have been hurt as a result of the accident. If you have not been seriously injured, then you need to take care to make sure that you do not say certain things, post the accident. Read on to learn more.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Wheel
Canadian and American Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know
When two countries share a border, as big as the one between Canada and the United States, it’s not surprising that a lot of traffic flows between them. Whichever side of the border you hail from, if you’re going back and forth by car, you should know some major differences in car accident laws.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Wheel
