5 car problems that don’t require a mechanic

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver   As soon as you hear a bang or the engine make a weird sound, one thought runs through your head: get to a garage. After all, it’s where the pros will take the car and look under the hood to see if there are any…



The bottom line – seat belts save lives

For more than 40 years, there has been a law designated to those living in Ontario Canada to wear a seat belt; driver and passenger. In many other jurisdictions, laws have been in place for 20 or 30 years. Some for even more. You often wonder about certain laws, but wearing a seat belt seems…



If driving has got too expensive, you need to read this

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Driving is a necessity for most people. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to get to work on a daily basis, and could end up feeling cut off from most people who they regularly see in their day to day lives. However, that doesn’t mean…



Getting good value when shopping for new or used tires

Getting quality at a good price seems to be always on our minds. Just because you may have the money doesn’t mean you always need to spend it. Knowing we want good value is the easy part. Knowing where to find it can be the most diffcult part. Sometimes, the value is looking us straight…



How to prevent becoming another statistic

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Cars are meant to as safe as at any time in human history, yet accidents are on the rise. Forget about the reasons why because it’s a contentious issue. Some people think it’s because of legislation regarding DUIs and seatbelts, whereas others believe technology is at…



5 driving tips to pass onto your kids

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   If your children are getting on the road, then they’re going to be well-taught by the instructor who is teaching them how to indicate, drive safely, and so on. However, there’s much more to driving than just learning how to park and the like. Indeed, pretty…



A driver’s vision test…well, sort of

It’s been said that we need to keep challenging ourselves in life and take on new challenges to help keep us sharp. I’m going to help you do that. You’re welcome. When it comes to driving, we need to stay current and not fall in to the trap of “That was what I was taught”…



What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down

Top tips and advice should you be unfortunate with a car breakdown. Staying safe on motorways & minor roads. Driveways, Motorways, Minor Roads & Dual Carriageways In the Real World, things don’t always go to plan. Liberty Insurance get that, that’s why they’re here to help when things get real. In the first of their…