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How To Get Around Los Angeles By Car
Dec 15th
Many people move from all over to the world to Los Angeles yearly in order to make it big and seek fame and fortune. The city may be well known for it’s traffic but is it really as bad as people say? Here are some insider tips that will give you the real scoop on Los Angeles traffic.
Get The Google Maps App For Your Smartphone
Yes, traffic really is that bad. It can really take 20 minutes or even longer just to travel 5 miles. One great help is to download the Google Maps app if you have Blackberry or Iphone. More >
Used Cars: The Key To A Successful Purchase
Oct 23rd
A lot of people end up regretting their decision to buy a second hand vehicle. This is usually because they rushed into things. Buyer’s remorse can almost always be avoided if you go about things the right way. If you want to be successful when it comes to buying second hand cars then the following tips will help
- Research is the key to being successful when it comes to hunting for used cars. You will research what is going on in the market. Find out the type of used cars that are currently popular and decide on which ones might be More >
Holiday Car Rental: How To Get Value For Your Money
Sep 22nd
If you plan on renting a car on your next holiday it is a good idea to get good value for money out of it. It is not a good idea to rent a car and then leave it sitting outside the hotel for the majority of the holiday. This is a real waste of money. If you want to ensure that you are going to get value for your money on your next holiday car rental then the following tips will help.
- Make sure you buy a guide book for the destination you are planning to visit so that you More >
Dangerous Driving Distractions
Sep 15th
Many people die every year as a result of distracted driving. Sixteen percent of all fatalities in 2009 involved incidents of distracted driving. Younger drivers are more likely to be involved in crashes involving driver distractions. Distractions may include; using a cell phone, grooming or putting makeup on, playing with the stereo system, being engrossed in conversation with fellow passengers. The majority of people are not able to do multiple things at once. Some people can even barely drive period; let alone drive while using the phone.
Using a Cell Phone While Driving
The most common issue is people texting and using More >
Cities With The Most Car Thefts
Sep 8th
The NCB has announced that more citizens were a victim of car theft for 2010 in California than anywhere else. There were over 64,000 cars stolen in Washington state.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s top 10 cities for automobile theft in 2010 looks like this: 1. Fresno 2. Modesto 3. Bakersfield 4. Spokane 5. Vallejo 6. Sacramento 7. Stockton 8. Visalia 9. San Francisco-Oakland 10. Yakima
Although this news may sound gloomy for residents of California and Washington, the ICB report also shows that theft of cars continue to fall and have been falling for the last seven years. More >
