Town Centre Car Parks are becoming concerned about the number of incidents that occur in the UK, especially when it turns out that many of them could be prevented. They’ve teamed up with the Department for Transport’s well known Think! campaign to produce this road safety infographic all about shocking road incident statistics up and down the country and giving you advice on how to prevent them and stay safe.
If a consumer with a new auto loan has their car stolen, or gets into an accident, insurance companies will pay for the current market value of the car, but not what a borrower owes a lender. If a driver prepared ahead of time and purchased GAP insurance, that would cover the difference in between the two numbers. Not all consumers have this coverage though and it can make a big impact, especially for those who drive one of the top five stolen vehicles, as revealed below. But fortunately, not every auto heist is well-planned either.
Nothing’s better than a great movie car chase. Most of us that have been around for awhile recall Steve McQueen navigating the streets of San Francisco in that 1968 Mustang GT 390 in Bullitt. Many call it the greatest movie car chase ever, and the vehicles in it were pretty close to what you could buy off the lot at the time. Sometimes, however, heroes need a little something “extra” from their movie or television cars.
Based in Japan, Honda is well known for manufacturing plenty of quality, practical vehicles at a rate that just about anybody can afford. Just after World War II came the first endeavors by Honda, and the small-time effort quickly grew into a major success in terms of both automobiles and motorcycle. In order to better appreciate exactly what the company has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time, consider looking through the lengthy history that Honda has created for itself in the following infographic.
Over 9.5 million vehicles are involved in car accidents every year, but only about 80% of vehicles involved in insurance claims receive repairs. Learn more about the costs and consequences of auto accidents in this infographic, courtesy of Michael J’s Body Shop.
When people need to transport a vehicle, there are proper steps and considerations they must take into account. By being prepared to handle all the preparations and knowing what is expected of them as a mover, they can be ready to make the chore of getting their vehicle transported a breeze. That is why A1AutoTransport.com created an infographic to help people know the top nine most important facts about vehicular transportation.
In the following infographic by the folks over at Go-Part.com, some basic repairs that can be conducted in one’s driveway or garage are outlined, reminding us that there are several ways to save money when it comes to our vehicles. By noting the average replacement times, cost of parts, and the alternatives in using a professional, their goal is to create some confidence in consumers that there are some common repairs that can be facilitated quickly and effectively.
Finding yourself stranded in your car due to treacherous conditions like snow, ice, poor visibility and slick roads only to discover you have junk in the trunk, rather than the necessary roadside emergency supplies, can place you and your family in jeopardy. According to a new survey by State Farm® and KRC Research, more than 60 percent of drivers had some sort of “junk” (non-emergency supplies) in their trunk ranging from extra clothes and shoes to used food or drink containers. While 99 percent of drivers had at least one emergency supply in their vehicle, such as spare tire or jumper cables, a mere nine percent carried all the essential emergency roadside supplies.
The van has made a tremendous impact on American society over the years. Have you ever wondered how the working van has evolved? Find out more about vans and how they have revolutionized in the United States on this infographic created by American Van.
With over 20,737,047 miles of roads covering the earth’s surface several manufacturers are investigating the use of environmentally friendly options as well as safer markings and lights. One exciting invention is currently being trialled in Brabant, Netherlands, using inductive power transfer. This would remove the need to stop and refuel, and it is hoped wireless electric vehicle charging could be in place by 2018. Learn about this and other possible innovations in the following infographic from Car Loan 4U.
