How To Select Great Auto Insurance

Learn basic insurance terms 

It's hard to understand what you're buying if the lingo used sounds like a foreign language to you. So, do a bit a research and get an understanding of basic insurance terms. Before you pay a premium, you should understand the difference between comprehensive and collision coverage.

Understand your financial needs 

Categorize yourself and assess your financial status. If you don't have much to lose, you can get away with a bare bones auto policy.

Stick with reputable insurers 

You may not like everything State Farm or Geico stand for, but these industry giants do have something in common. Unlike smaller companies, they are reputable and have the ability to pay you after a claim. These two factors are important aspects for any insurance company. You don't want to deal with an unknown entity in this world unless you're prepared to pay a heavy price.





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Three Household Items That Can Be Useful To Clean Your Car

Dawn Dish Soap

                                               

  

• Dawn, when mixed with a bucket of water, becomes an inexpensive car soap. If you want to increase the impact, add vinegar for tough grime on your car and tough stains on your seats or floors. Do not use on leather seats.  Leather needs moisture and this mixture may be too abrasive. 

Rubbing Alcohol

                            

• Rubbing alcohol is great for removing stains. Dab the stain with alcohol and make sure to use a die-free cloth. Do not rub, just dab.

Olive Oil

                          

• After you have dusted your dashboard, you can add shine with a little olive oil. First make sure to spot test in a hidden area before you treat the whole area. Once you are sure that no discoloration will occur, apply a small amount olive oil to the dash and rub with a clean cloth.  It will look shiny and new!
  
  
  
  
  
  
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What's That Smell?

 Here are four smells that should make you aware that your car has a problem: 

Burnt Rubber
The smell of burnt rubber could mean slipping drive belts or misplaced loose hoses that might be rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.

Hot Oil
The smell of hot oil could mean that oil is leaking onto the exhaust system. To verify the leak, look for oil on the pavement or smoke coming from the engine area.

Gasoline
The smell of gasoline is likely the sign of a gas leak, possibly a fuel injector line or the fuel tank.

Burning Carpet
The smell of burning carpet could be a sign of brake trouble. Have your brakes checked right away, especially if the smell is happening during normal driving conditions.

How to Properly Use Your Seat Belt

Always fasten your seat belt before stepping on the gas. Also make sure that all passengers are using proper seat belt or child restraints .

If you are in a crash while using seat belts, studies have shown that your chances of surviving are greatly reduced. Seat belts will move with you and lock up during a crash.
They also keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle and against parts inside of the vehicle.

To ensure proper uses of a seat belt: 
                                

• The lap belt should be positioned across the upper thighs and the diagonal belt should be positioned across the chest. 
• Make sure your belt fits snugly against your body and never slip the diagonal belt behind your body.

If your car have the lap belt but not the diagonal belt or vice versa, return the car to your dealership or a qualified repair shop for further assistance.

Four Best Snacks For A Road Trip

                                                  

Nuts

Peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds or seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower, are good combinations of healthy fats and protein. Although nuts are packed full of protein, fiber and healthy fats, keep portions small: Just 14 almonds or 20 pistachios equals 100 calories. Also keep sodium levels in check by choosing unsalted varieties.

                                      

                                         

Energy Bars

Consider replacing your favorite candy bar with an energy or granola bar to boost your protein and fiber intake while avoiding the sugar trap.

                                   

Trail Mixes

Trail mix is a quick and easy make-at-home snack that will keep well in a storage container with lid. Combine granola, raw nuts and seeds, and dried fruits for a basic trail mix.

                                    

Sandwiches

Sandwiches can be a quick and easy way to keep hunger at bay while adding some good protein and hearty grains to your daily nutrition. Sandwiches prepared with lean meats may need to be placed in a cooler. Other options such as peanut butter (or any other nut butter) and jelly on whole grain bread can be kept at room temperature.

                                     

U.S Road Trip Destinations for the Adventurer

1. Pacific Coast Highway, California

 

Road tripping is a lot more fun with an ocean by your side. Don’t miss out on the Monterrey Bay Aquarium.

2. Glacier, National Park, Montana

Who wouldn’t love to stop by the St. Mary Lake which is ranked as the second largest in Glacier National Park.

3. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC which includes a 250-room mansion, is a must see as you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway.   

12 Cars to Consider for New Graduates

May is the month of many things, including graduation and new beginnings, and nothing says a fresh start the way a new car does. For this time of the year, we wanted to feature the complete list of some of the best vehicles for new graduates according to Forbes.com. These picks go from efficient small cars and crossovers to spacious full-size sedans. Take a look at the top selections below: 

1.      Buick LaCrosse

2.      Chevrolet Volt

3.      Ford Taurus

4.      Honda Civic

5.      Honda Element

6.      Jeep Patriot

7.      Kia Sportage

8.      Kia Soul

9.      Lincoln MKZ

10.  Scion XB

11.  Toyota Corolla

12.  Toyota Tundra

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