**As written for The Safe Driver. Car dealers, especially used car dealers, have a reputation for taking advantage of people due to how often it does occur. Here are a few common dealer tricks to watch out for along with advice on how to avoid mistakes when car shopping. The unbelievably cheap car in…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Buying a car for the first time is an exciting moment. Of course, there’s a lot of research and prep done prior to meeting with a dealer and paying for your car. However, there’s important safety exercises that you must do to keep yourself protected….
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. When it comes to making plans to purchase your next car there are more options than ever to choose from but two of the most popular choices are buying a second-hand car, or going for a car lease on a new car – so which works…
Let’s face it; I love cars and I love driving… and I’m not alone. Millions of people worldwide share this passion. For over 27 years I’ve tried to instill road safety on as many people as I possibly can. In my spare time I go to car shows and drool over those amazing machines and…
Safety is a big issue within our lives. We do what it takes to ensure our kids are safe, our homes are safe and our valuables are safe. Sometimes however, we forget about the routine things that help keep those things safe – our vehicles. We use our vehicles to get to and from work,…
I was recently talking to my kids about my first car. I loved it, mainly because it was mine, but it did have its flaws. I overlooked what was wrong with the vehicle as I proudly drove it each day, but as time went on, I realized the responsibility of owning a vehicle wasn’t just…
Thousands and thousands of people every year, all across the country, visit the annual new auto show. I can fit into those stats as I recently went to the Canadian International Auto Show and visited all those beautiful new vehicles. My family is in need of a new SUV this year, so we went and…
We all know there are times when we push the envelope and try to get ahead. For many of us, we only think about the immediate and not about the future. But what about long term? Do we think about our long term goals or objectives enough, especially while driving? Probably not, but it’s never…