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Driving can be a very stressful experience. Traffic, construction, unknown locations and other challenges face drivers every day. The advent of smartphone technology has brought with it many apps that serve to make the experience easier. These apps run the gamut of functions, including navigation, parking, trip planning and gas management. Take a look at these top apps that help make driving a breeze.WARNING: Using your cellphone while driving is extremely dangerous and against the law. These apps should only be used with hands-free technology or when you are not operating a vehicle.

Waze

If you aren't using Waze already, you're missing out on some amazing features. At its core, Waze is a navigation app, and it does its competition...

Everyone knows the dangers of driving in heavy rain or snow, but often we don’t give a second thought to how hot weather affects our driving! However, driving in hot weather conditions can present plenty of challenges and can pose a risk to the health and safety of drivers and passengers alike! That’s why we have put together a few safety tips for driving during the hot summer days to help you stay safe on the roads. 

Keep It Cool

There are only a few things more uncomfortable than sitting in a baking hot car. When you are uncomfortable and hot, you can quickly get irritable, and that might affect your judgment when driving. If you are hot and irritable, how can you keep your attention entirely focused on...

As the weather begins to heat up, thoughts turn to vacations and possibly a summer road trip. The call of the open road is strong, and it can be tough to resist the urge to hop into your car and head off on an adventure! However, before you start making any plans, it is a good idea to do some preparation work ahead of time, to make sure your car is as safe as possible for a stress-free trip. The last thing you want is to have it tarnished by an unexpected visit to an auto body shop! 

Fun Fact! It is estimated that 69% of Americans cite a road trip as their favorite way to spend a vacation. (Source:

Every day it seems we are racing ever closer to a future filled with autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest selling points being used to garner support for self-driving cars is that they are believed to be safer than human drivers, and as a result, they could reduce the number of auto collisions! Can this really be true? 

California Fun Fact!

Self-Driving cars are coming to legislation ready or not! In California, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said Monday that it was eliminating a requirement for autonomous vehicles to have a person in the driver’s seat to take over in the event of an emergency. The new rule goes into effect on April 2, 2018 - Source 

Automobiles have transformed over the years, especially concerning the safety features available. Many of the safety features we now see as standard were cutting edge technology just a few years ago! 

Traditional Safety Features

It goes without saying, but any car purchased should have some basic safety features. This should not be an issue when buying a new vehicle, but when buying a previously owned car here are a few standard safety features to make sure are in good working order:

Seatbelts Airbags Head Restraints Anti-Locking Brakes Traction Control

Newer Car Safety Features

Now let’s take a look at some of the newest safety features you may find when buying a new...