Having a clean and shiny vehicle to drive every day can make you appreciate your car more. Many vehicle owners run into the problem of not having enough time to clean their car as much as they would like. And if kids or pets ride in the vehicle, it’s a constant battle to keep it clean. The good news is that there are some simple ways to quickly improve your vehicle’s appearance and keep it looking great.

We have finally turned the calendar to a new year, and one of the biggest items fleet owners always look at during this time of year is the vehicle maintenance they’ve spent money on in the past year. Budgeting for vehicle maintenance and repairs can be challenging for various reasons. Unexpected expenses can especially drive up the cost, and some of them are difficult to budget for. However, with proper care, sticking with a regular maintenance schedule, and incorporating these tips, your fleet expenses this year can be less than they were last year.

Car maintenance is one thing most people don’t like to spend money on, but it’s necessary to do. The old saying goes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The same is true in the auto industry when it comes to auto repairs. Budgeting for unexpected repairs is difficult to do simply because you never know when an expensive repair will be necessary. However, if you budget for auto maintenance, you can get a better idea of what you’ll need to spend on your vehicle and the chances of an unexpected major repair will go down significantly. Here’s why budgeting for auto maintenance can reduce stress throughout the year.

Part two of our blog series about understanding the future of driving talks about shared or co-ownership of vehicles and the electrification of vehicles. If you missed it, be sure to check out part one of our series, which discussed the data your vehicle collects and the various stages of driverless vehicles. The vehicle industry today will look much different even a couple of decades from now. This includes how people use vehicles and the types of vehicles they own, which we explain here.

 As the year 2020 comes to a close, and we look forward to 2021, we thought it would be a great time to discuss what the future of driving looks like. Vehicles have evolved drastically over the past several years, and all indications are even more significant changes will be occurring in the future. A lot of this is because of the data vehicles can collect nowadays about a person’s driving habits, so manufacturers can build vehicles according to the needs of their customer base. This is part one of a two-part series to help you better understand the future of driving.

As we head into the winter months, our health and safety become even more of a priority. With CDC recommendations on social distancing and quarantining likely having more of a focus this winter, we understand how stressful this can be for people. Quarantine boredom is very real, and we hope to help you by offering these car-related quarantine activities you can safely enjoy with your family.

Have you ever gotten a phone call or a letter in the mail regarding your expired car warranty? If so, you may have been offered the opportunity to purchase an additional warranty for a certain price that claims to cover everything on your vehicle so you won’t have to pay anything out of pocket for repairs. While some of these companies may be legitimate, it’s important to do some homework before accepting an attractive offer. The last thing you want to do is end up paying more in the long run for warranty coverage than you would actual repairs if you paid out of pocket. Here’s what you should know about car warranty companies.

The winter season is particularly hard on vehicles. In addition to the snow and ice, road salt and other items used to keep the roads safe can potentially damage your vehicle. Rusting and other issues can cause your vehicle to deteriorate prematurely, but the good news is most of these problems are preventable. Here are some proactive steps to take to protect your car as much as possible this winter.

In the 1990s, the Clean Air Act was put into place that regulated the mixture of the gasoline that’s put into vehicles. It set forth some bare minimum requirements for the mixture of gasoline as well as made some strong suggestions regarding the amount of detergent to use in the fuel dispensed at pumps. The problem people were experiencing in the 1990s and even today is the buildup of carbon in vehicles. The hopeful solution with this is top tier fuel. Only some gas stations in the area offer top tier fuel, but you can also search on the AAA app to find locations that offer it. Here are some of the reasons why top tier fuel is worth it.

Shopping for a mechanic can be an overwhelming process for some people due to the various options available. The default decision many people make involves choosing the mechanic that offers the lowest price. While you may get lucky and find the highest quality mechanic at the lowest price in the area, chances are you’ll be sacrificing some important things and potentially end up spending more money in the long-term. The one thing you should focus on instead is value. Here are some ways that specific mechanics offer better value than others.