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You may already feel like you have a long (and expensive) to-do list when it comes to car maintenance. But is cleaning your headlights on your list? This often-neglected task is important for a number of reasons, not least of all your safety on the road. Read on to learn the answers to some of…

It’s easy to take a lot of modern technologies for granted, but your car should never be one of them. It gets you from A to B, protects you from the elements, and saves you the trouble of walking for hours on end. Safe to say it’s a pretty important invention, and there are certain…

Earlier this month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came out with results of its first-ever headlight ratings for vehicles. The results? Not so bright. “Unfortunately, the vast majority of vehicles we’ve tested so far have inadequate lighting,” said David Zuby, Chief Research Officer at IIHS. “The average driver is probably struggling to see…

The holiday season is here, which for many people means long road trips to see their families and loved ones. However, the weather conditions and traffic can make for dangerous driving during this time of year. If you plan to travel by car during the holidays, here are some ways you can make the ride…

No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, your low-beam headlights should illuminate 160 feet in front of you, while your high beams should illuminate up to 500 feet. However, your headlights can’t do that if they’re foggy or damaged. Some people take their cars to a professional headlight restorer, and others attempt to take…

It’s difficult today to imagine a car without headlights. Whether driving through rain, fog, or the dark of night, we often take our headlamps for granted — that is, until something goes wrong. A simple headlight lens restoration kit today could offer your old beams some serious headlight renewal, but have you ever wondered how…

The unpredictable weather and road conditions of the winter season can make driving both stressful and dangerous at times. But with a little bit of preparedness, you can help make sure that you and your vehicle will be able to safely make it from Point A to Point B all season long. Get your car…

Driving with cloudy or foggy headlights can be downright deadly. Your headlights are the only thing between you and the complete darkness of the road, where accidents could happen at any time. Indeed, nighttime driving is particularly dangerous for teens and the elderly. The fatal crash rate is nearly twice as high for 16-year-olds at…

Despite the fact that there’s 60% less traffic on the roads at night, that’s when over 40% of all fatal car accidents occur. This could be for any number of reasons, but damaged or insufficient headlights is a significant one to consider. If a headlight appears foggy or dim, most people don’t think anything of…

Studies show that teen drivers account for more car accidents than any other age group. And that was true before every teenager had a smartphone on them 24/7. However, by practicing proper driving techniques, teens can keep themselves and their passengers safe. Here are some safe driving tips for new teen drivers as well as…