Have you ever come out of a grocery store with what seems like a million bags only to get to your car and then fumble around with your car keys, trying to get the door unlocked? We’ve all done it at some point, and if we haven’t then we’ve definitely been with somebody who’s done it. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the days of borrowing the “keys” to the car are over….well, sort of.
Over the past ten years or so, the traditional “car key” has evolved into the new and improved “key Read the Rest…

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Buying a boat can be very exciting. It can also be extremely time consuming and stressful if you are not sure what you’re doing. Before you prepare to “set sail” on your new purchase, there are a few things you should know. A lot of first time boat buyers make the mistake of assuming it will be easy to find a boat. However, unlike vehicles (which all have four wheels and are relatively easy to come by), buying a boat is going to take a little more research. Unfortunately, boats aren’t as common as Read the Rest…

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How often do you check your tires before you get into your car to drive away? Every year, there are millions of accidents, a lot of which are caused by unsafe tires on vehicles. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) reminds everyone to play a “PART” in making sure that their tires are safe by checking the following:

Pressure- One of the leading cause in tire wear are having underinflated tires. Having underinflated tires can cause unnecessary wear and tear on your tire, which could result in a tire blowout, which could cause an accident. And trust me, you Read the Rest…

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We’ve all done it before-gotten angry at the person driving in front of us, that is. And while most of us recognize aggressive driving when we see it, many of us deny ever doing it ourselves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as occurring when, “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Most people would simply classify this as ‘bad driving’. But haven’t we all been bad drivers at one point or another? Have you ever slept through your alarm and Read the Rest…

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There are those of us who use auto transport services when traveling long distances, moving from one place to another, or relocating to a different state entirely. But for those of us who prefer to “rough it”, there’s always the scenic route. However, before you start planning all of the bathroom breaks and sightseeing stops, there are a few things to consider before you head out on your ‘cross-country adventure’.
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When planning a long trip by car, it’s always a good idea to know what time of year you’d like to go and where. If you’re not already a Read the Rest…

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It’s 5:30 in the afternoon and the roadway you were once travelling on has now turned into a parking lot of aggravated drivers just trying to make it home; and to add to your frustrations as you’re sitting there wondering if you’re ever going to move, you see a single motorcyclist weaving in and out of traffic. While most motorists might become annoyed at motorcyclists, motorcycles have become a cost-effective means of travel.
According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), the percentage of motorcycle riders has significantly increased over the years in North Carolina and with good reason. With the Read the Rest…

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