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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023
Read full article: Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023Consumer Reports is here to help with its just-released exclusive car reliability report of cars that owners consider the most reliable and the ones that are regulars at the repair shop!
A teen’s hit-and-run death could change how auto body shops operate
Read full article: A teen’s hit-and-run death could change how auto body shops operateAuto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota.
Florida lawmakers trying to eliminate drivers’ requirement for personal injury protection
Read full article: Florida lawmakers trying to eliminate drivers’ requirement for personal injury protectionFlorida lawmakers are once again trying to get rid of a long-standing system for drivers that could change how much they pay for car insurance.
Shopping for a used car? Here are some tips to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle
Read full article: Shopping for a used car? Here are some tips to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicleFollowing hurricanes Ian and Nicole, the Federal Trade Commission is warning potential buyers of how to steer clear of a flood-damaged car.
Feeling pinched by car insurance premiums? Here are some ways to save
Read full article: Feeling pinched by car insurance premiums? Here are some ways to saveAs inflation drives the cost of everything from groceries, gas and housing higher, many Floridians are looking for ways to save money. With several factors driving the state’s car insurance premiums to be the highest in the nation, there are ways you can try to cut that cost.
Driving assistance tech continues to underperform in AAA tests
Read full article: Driving assistance tech continues to underperform in AAA testsAAA experts said another round of testing for driving assistance systems revealed more inconsistencies with their performance -- resulting in crashes with a simulated car and bicyclist.
Going under the hood with AAA as auto club releases annual car guide
Read full article: Going under the hood with AAA as auto club releases annual car guideIf you’re in the market for a new car, AAA is releasing its annual car guide Thursday, giving drivers an unbiased understanding of the latest automotive technology.
Buying a new car? Do steep sticker prices have you pumping the brakes? Let us know!
Read full article: Buying a new car? Do steep sticker prices have you pumping the brakes? Let us know!Most automotive experts will tell you that, right now, you’re going to have a heck of a time finding a good deal on a new car!
Looking to buy, sell car in 2022? Let us know as we gear up for the Jacksonville International Auto Show
Read full article: Looking to buy, sell car in 2022? Let us know as we gear up for the Jacksonville International Auto ShowNews4JAX is gearing up for our 2022 Jacksonville International Auto Show preview.
Halloween typically sees an increase in fatal car crashes, no matter what day of the week it’s on
Read full article: Halloween typically sees an increase in fatal car crashes, no matter what day of the week it’s onWhile the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.
My car has been sitting and the battery is dead. Now what?
Read full article: My car has been sitting and the battery is dead. Now what?And what if your car won’t start because of a dead battery? To revive a dead battery, first make sure each car is in park or neutral -- and turned off. Then, connect one end of the cable to the positive terminal of the donor battery, and then connect the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes, and then turn the ignition on the vehicle of the dead battery to see if it starts. This only applies if you:a) Have someone to take you to a repair shop or the store right away to buy a new battery.
Don’t ignore your vehicle! 5 ways to prevent auto troubles as your car sits idle
Read full article: Don’t ignore your vehicle! 5 ways to prevent auto troubles as your car sits idleHere are five tips to avoid problems that can come up with sitting vehicles:Make sure to run your car every once in a while. But just in case a car isn’t being used or a two-car household has turned into a one-car household where the other vehicle is just sitting idle, running the car is still vital. Gas does degrade over time, and in some cases, it will go bad in less than two months if a car remains idle. In addition to running the car, treating it with fuel stabilizer can extend the life of your car’s gas. If the gas already is bad, there are ways to remove the bad gas from the tank, according to itstillruns.com.
Company hopes to launch flying car in 2017
Read full article: Company hopes to launch flying car in 2017A startup company has an idea for flying cars. It hopes to have the cars up and running by 2017. AeroMobil has been around for 5 years, and is now showing off the new vehicles in Austin, Texas. Getting the flying cars approved the FAA will not be easy. AeroMobil is still looking for the right parts to keep the car light enough for flight, yet still sturdy.