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Amy Nutt..'s Articles in Automotive

  • Who Should Have Around the Clock Auto Club Roadside Assistance?
    Almost anyone who drives knows what roadside assistance is. For those who don't, it is emergency road assistance given to the driver in the case that he or she runs out of gas, blows a tire, breaks down, or is locked out of their car. The service will provide a specified amount of gas that should get the individual to the next gas station, will put on the spare tire if the tire blows, will provide towing for a specified distance if the car breaks down, and will provide locksmith service if the keys are locked in the car. In other words, having a roadside assistance means it is difficult to get stranded when away from home.
  • What You Need to Know About Rental Car Contracts
    Before you sign the contract and drive away with your rental car, you need to make sure you really know what you have agreed to by signing that agreement. If something were to go wrong while you had the rental car, who would be responsible? How much are you really going to be charged when you return it? What happens if the car gets scratched while you are driving it? You need to consider each of these questions before signing a rental car agreement.
  • Is the Legal Driving Age the Same for All Countries?
    The legal driving age is the age in which a person can obtain their driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. In the United States, the age in which a person can legally drive is 16 and there are certain rules that must be met before the teenager receives their license. These requirements include obtaining a learner's permit and taking driver education classes before taking the written and driving exam for the driver's license. However, the rules per state vary. Some states allow the learner's permit to be issued at the age of 15 and the teen must satisfy 6 months of driving practice with someone over 21 in the vehicle. During the 6 months, the learner must drive a certain number of hours during the day and a certain number of hours in the evenings. Then again, there are states that do not have such a requirement and may only require the teenager to have their permit for 30 days prior to taking the exam. Nevertheless, it isn't just about the requirements in the U.S. What about driving ages in other countries?
  • Tips on How to Ship Your Car Internationally
    There are occasions when you may have need to ship your car overseas. You will not only need to find a reputable shipping company, but also prepare your vehicle for being moved overseas. You cant just leave it as is, since this could cause problems in transit. So, here are a few tips to help you ship your vehicle safely internationally.
  • Can Being a Member of an Auto Club Save You Money?
    Being a member of an auto club can be a wonderful experience because you get assistance in things that you would not normally be able to achieve yourself. For example: You wish to go on a road trip to Edmonton, but you don't know the best route to take. Perhaps there is some road construction that could get in your way, causing you to use more gas and costing you more time. An auto club can find this information out for you and tell you what areas to avoid and how to avoid them. In the end, you can save both time and gas, which means you can save money.







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