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The very cold weather we’ve experienced this season, mixed with a few warm days, has really taken a toll on our roadways. Some of the potholes on the road are already like craters on the moon, while other are getting larger every day that traffic drives right through them. As the potholes grow, the damage to your vehicle becomes a safety risk and can take a chunk out of your wallet.
Your dashboard lights are important and you should know why and what to do if they come on. The one light that you should never ignore is the oil light.
Keeping your car in excellent operating condition is as crucial as keeping those repair costs down. But sometimes a simple brake repair job can turn into an expensive leak job. Here are some tips not to be duped by a mechanic.
If you are in the market for a new car, here are a few money-saving tips. The most useful tips on buying and maintaining a new car may seem obvious – take a second look.
A lot of vehicles built in the United States are from foreign brands, yet they are a lot more “domestic” than you might think, thanks to their manufacturers’ heavy investments in stateside production facilities and factories.
Memorial Day marks the start of a period commonly known as the “100 deadliest days” for teens on the road. Why is this? One-third of teens are driving while drowsy and nearly one in 10 have completely fallen asleep at the wheel while driving.
Car sickness shouldn’t prevent car rides and road trips. It may take time to find the right combination of tips to help you feel better.
April is National Car Care Month – a reminder that your trusty ride needs some TLC after months of wear and tear. You can save about $1,200 a year by doing basic maintenance yourself! A great investment considering the cost of a new vehicle is averaging $34,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.
These 4 tips will help you be prepared for the warmer temperatures and get the most out of your investment.
To keep yourself, your family, and other motorists safe this summer, follow these 10 safety tips!
Car care can be intimidating when you aren’t familiar with your car’s parts and systems, but when you know the right questions to ask, it puts you in the driver’s seat. Be Car Care Aware has developed the resources needed to empower you when it comes to maintenance decisions, along with top care tips. So, how can you Be Car Care Aware?
The Car Coach will discuss Volkswagen owners waiting and wondering how much depreciation their cars will suffer as a result of the emissions scandal and awaiting word on recalls, Consumer Reports no downgraded Tesla’s rating due to reliability issues, and the end of the Dodge Viper.
The Car Coach discusses the effects of Winter weather on cars; GM’s recall of 64,000 Chevrolet Volts over a carbon monoxide risk; the breaking of a land speed record; and Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson once again finds himself in hot water at the BBC.
The Car Coach, Lauren Fix, has the latest on what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says on getting the right car for your teenage driver.
Automotive expert and driving safety advocate Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, has the advice you need so you don’t make these car seat mistakes!
Most of us believe that the higher the octane number (that yellow sticker on the gas pumps), the better performance and fuel economy we will receive in exchange for the higher price. So what’s the truth? Here’s the low-down on high octane gas.
This past holiday season, malls provided one-stop shopping for more than the ordinary patrons. Thieves, panhandlers, drive-by purse snatchers, car robbers and other such predators can always find almost anything they want in the extensive parking lots surrounding the malls. Read some handy car tips and tricks for staying safe by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach!
Get your car ready for winter now and avoid costly repair work later. Trusted car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, offers tips on cold weather preparation, how to clear the hurdles of cold weather driving, and how to know when it’s time to buy a new vehicle.
Fall is a scenic time of year, but safe driving in autumn involves more than taking in the sights; it includes being mindful of the wildlife populations in your area. In fact, 4 out of 10 animal-vehicle collisions occur between October and December, due to mating, migration, and hunting seasons.
It’s no surprise that teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States. According to AAA, about 963,000 drivers aged 16 to19 were involved in police-reported crashes in 2013, resulting in 383,000 injuries and 2,865 deaths. The Car Coach 2.0, Shelby Fix, and BMW professional driving instructor and motorsport competitor, Kevin York, are available to provide safety tips for parents and their teen drivers.
As Memorial Day creep up on your calendar and you schedule summer road trips, it’s important to check your vehicle before you leave and be aware of what’s happening around you on the road. Check out this infographic to help keep you safe!
The top five most fatal vehicles on the road are subcompacts, lightweight rides like the Kia Rio that are even smaller than compacts, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Which gender is more prone to road rage? What are the top actions that are most likely to incite road rage? What are the road rage capitals of America? Have you ever wondered about the stats behind road rage? Check out the handy and informative infographic from the British lorry company Walker Movements.
The snow can be a pain sometimes. Check out these winter car care tips by Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0 on frozen windshield wipers, dead battery, frozen car lock and more!
Increase the Value of Your Car and Save Up to $1,200 Per Year with 3 Simple Tips By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® Walking through a winter wonderland sounds nice when it’s set to music, but if your car breaks down on a freezing cold night, you’ll wonder why you didn’t winterize your …
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When the indicator light comes up on your car’s dashboard, do you know what it means? Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0 explains the symbols and gives car care tips.
Parallel parking can be intimidating. Here are tips to help you parallel park like a pro from car expert Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0.
With the summer here, your car will become an oven from the blistering heat. Just think about sitting or touching those scalding hot leather seats and steering wheel after your car has been sitting in the sun all day long. Many people might not realize that your car can be pretty dangerous during the summer months.
Car maintenance expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach is your top automotive woman. What does the bad smell in your car mean? Learn which bad car odors are could mean trouble to your car’s engine, brakes, oil, exhaust, coolant or fuel line.
The following car care and car buying interviews were conducted with Lauren Fix, Rebecca Jackson and Steph Savill, three car experts renowned for their expertise across a wide range of automotive fields.
Car design can powerfully affect our most basic human emotions. Volvo Cars presented the results of the world’s first experiment in this area ands reveal the emotive power of car design.
While road salt is good on slick roads, salt is very bad on our cars. Automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach shares tips on preventing salt damage on your car.
We use mileage to determine when to get our oil changed, when to rotate our tires, and how much our vehicle is valued, but that mileage on your “new” used vehicle, may not be what you paid for.
Do you really need to let your car warm up in the morning before you drive away? It depends! Here are some winter car care tips to protect your car in the extreme cold by automotive expert Lauren Fix.
Teen car reporter Paul Fix III shares these tips about heading out on college road trips. Read his teen car care tips before hitting the road this summer.
Car Coach reporter Paul Fix III travels with automotive expert Lauren Fix to the Skip Barber School in Lime Rock, Connecticut. Read his view on driver’s ed.
Television car host Lauren Fix, The Car Coach and her son, Paul Fix III, appear on Good Company to share important teen car care tips for new drivers.
Car care expert Shelby Fix brings readers winter driving tips to prepare drivers for the winter weather and driving on snowy and ice.
Stay safe on the roads this winter by observing these winter car care tips by Shelby Fx, Car Coach 2.0. Basic winter car maintenance for cold weather drivers.
Six percent of the cars sold today have a manual transmission. Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0™ believes that teens should know how to drive a stick shift. Read what makes driving a manual transmission so cool to new and teen drivers.
Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0 provides tips for students and teen drivers as they prepare to take their road test. Nervous? Read her expert road test tips!
Shelby Fix, The Car Coach 2.0 goes beyond the basics of driver’s ed to teach teens car maintenance tips, how to avoid costly car repairs and teen car care.
Changing a tire in the snow, a dead car battery and other funny driving disasters. Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0 offers excellent car care tips for drivers accompanied by humorous photos of ingenious car care solutions.
Lauren Fix, The Car Coach teams up with Shelby Fix, The Teen Car Coach, to see if teens outside a local high school know how to care for their cars. Teen car care tips!
Shelby Fix, Car Coach 2.0™, talks about the importance of teens being proactive to become better drivers by using tools such as Young Drivers Intelligence™.
Automotive expert Lauren Fix shares the top 3 used cars for recent high school or college graduates. Find a car that is safe, reliable, and affordable for your new driver.
Read an interview with automotive expert and car spokesperson Lauren Fix as she explains the dangers facing teen drivers and provides teen driving tips.
Car crashes account for up to 44 percent of all teen deaths in the USA. Female car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach provides car care tips for teen drivers.
Are factory certified pre-owned cars a good choice? Used cars? Private sales? Buy a car online? Car tips from automotive analyst and car expert Lauren Fix.
Top 10 Car Scams by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® With all the great deals out there be careful not to fall into any of these traps. Some of these scams have been around for a while so be aware and buy smart! Scam 1. Negative Equity/Trade-In Overestimation This arises in a transaction that includes …
Need to buy a car by yourself? Make sure you don’t get scammed. Auto expert Lauren Fix and USAA Auto Circle share tips on how to buy a car and avoid common car scams.
New cars have window stickers showing their EPA rated gas mileage. Now you can also get EPA fuel ratings on used cars. Do your homework before you buy!
Car expert Lauren Fix explains different gas rationing stickers from WWII. Have you seen these stickers on classic cars? Read the history of gas rationing.
Lauren Fix The Car Coach brings you a taste of automotive history in this history of the motor vehicle. Expert car review of a Buffalo Stanhope from 1901.
by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® I just got my motorcycle license! It was one of those things that I went back and forth about because the only way it would ever happen was to take a motorcycle safety and training course. So Paul, my husband, and I took the Ride with a P.R.I.D.E. class …
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Cars didn’t always have radios. Automotive expert Lauren Fix shares the interesting history of the invention of the car radio and the founding of Motorola.
Fall in love with your car, both inside and out! Female automotive expert Lauren Fix shares info from Ford about how the color of your car affects your mood and expresses your personality.
Thieves target parking lots during the holiday shopping season. Keep your purchases safe. Parking lot safety tips from female car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach.
Female car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach provides tips to give drivers a road map to fall car care. Read the autumn driving article for expert car advice.
Don’t let high gas prices gobble your money this Thanksgiving weekend; carve out some time to perform simple fixes on your vehicle for better mileage.
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among children 4 to 18. As students return to school, Lauren Fix gives expert tips to keep kids safe.
Summer, high temperatures and heat can destroy car batteries, cooling systems and tires. Read these summer car care tips by automotive expert Lauren Fix.
Female auto expert Lauren Fix helps you check under your hood before you start your family vacation or road trip. Read her article for safe driving tips!
April is National Car Care Month and the time to focus on your vehicle’s maintenance. Car expert Lauren Fix gives tips to add years to your car’s life!
Driving vs flying by Lauren Fix. This busy travel season, automotive expert Lauren Fix shares the top 5 reasons why traveling by car is better than flying.
Need mother’s day gift ideas? Consider a practical present for mom’s car! Auto spokesperson and female automotive expert Lauren Fix shares car gifts ideas.
Prepare your car for winter, learn winter driving tips and how to survive a winter car emergency. Read the article by automotive expert Lauren Fix.
Winter weather conditions can take a toll on your car. Lauren Fix shares winter driving and car maintenance tips. Prepare your car for winter!
Car expert and TV automotive personality Lauren Fix shares winterizing tools and winter driving tips in Women’s World Magazine. Read the car care article!
Winter weather is unpredictable. Car expert Lauren Fix teaches drivers how to drive on black ice, heavy snow, icy roads and other winter driving tips.
Female car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach provides tips for winter driving and winter car care. Check your tires, brakes & more with the TV car host.
Which is better, diesel or electric? Hoe does diesel compare to gas? Automotive analyst and care care expert Lauren Fix explains the pros and cons of diesel cars and electric cars.
Female automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, lists the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars. Read her EV electric vehicles pros and cons.
A recent study puts Hummer H2s and H3s at the top of the list of most ticketed vehicles. Read the list of the top ten most and least ticketed vehicles.
Sixty-two percent of women and nearly half of men think buying new tires is difficult. Car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach provides tire shopping tips in this tire guide.
When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your spare tire? Here’s why this quick car maintenance tips is critical to your driving safety.
Automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® explains how to drive in reduced visibility conditions. Eighty percent of your driving decisions are based on visibility.
Know what to do in the unlikely case that your car’s gas pedal is stuck while driving. Read this excerpt from automotive analyst Lauren Fix’s book!
Over two-thirds of car and motorcycle crashes are caused by car drivers. Female car expert Lauren Fix explains how to share the road with motorcycles.
Car expert Lauren Fix asks: are you in good hands when you need car repair or maintenance? Learn from the car care expert how to select an auto repair shop.
What do you do when you hear a funny noise from your vehicle? Female automotive expert Lauren Fix lists 5 car noises you should never ignore, including clunks, bangs, and squeals.
Automotive experts Lauren Fix and Paul Fix on how to drive a manual transmission. Learn how to drive stick shift, how to use a clutch, drive manual car, etc.
Female automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach teams up with Oprah to bring these gas-saving techniques, gas myths and gas saving tips.
Female automotive expert Lauren Fix helps dispel common myths about gasoline. Is it better to fill your tank in morning, night or day? The Car Coach has the answers about gas fact or fiction.
The Ford Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit may be the most significant auto-heritage site in the world. Built in 1904, the plant is the birthplace of the Model T. Take the tour with female car expert Lauren Fix.
Learn important winter car maintenance and driving tips to keep you safe in the cold, ice and snow.