Fall Car Care Month

The C.A.R. Show is commercial radio's top-rated automotive call-in-program heard on radio stations throughout the United States, in Canada, on The American Forces Radio Network, on Sirius and on the Web. Whether you're able to work on your own vehicle, or you take it to the dealership or independent technician of your choice, by listening to The C.A.R. Show you'll have a better understanding of how your vehicle operates, how to keep it running better, longer, and if you have a problem they can help you find the solution.

Approximately 42,000 lives are lost annually on our Nation’s highways. Traffic crashes are the primary cause of debilitating injuries in the United States and the number one killer of Americans under the age of 34. In addition to staggering emotional costs, the annual economic loss to society because of these crashes, in terms of worker productivity, medical costs, insurance costs, etc., is estimated at more than $150 billion. Clearly, there is a need for dramatic improvement in motor vehicle safety.

According to the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), motorists can help the environment and their own finances by altering a few habits. Regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits are two simple ways any car owner can go-green.

Here are a few specific, easy-to-implement tips from ASE: