Spring is upon us and summer is right around the corner. With the nicer weather comes an easier drive in some ways—and in other ways, not so much. Spring and summer is also construction season. Congestion around the Tacoma Dome and 38th street has been an issue for years, annoying drivers, slowing travel time, and… Read More
Construction in Tacoma, Pierce County & Safety
Driver Safety Among the Young and Old
There are two age groups that have the highest likelihood of ending up in an auto body shop needing their car fixed, or worse. It’s probably no surprise that it’s teenagers and the elderly. Teenagers aged 16-17 are nine times more likely to crash their car versus middle-aged drivers. The elderly aged 80 and older… Read More
What is Forward Collision Mitigation
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has examined the difference in accident rates between cars with and without this feature. The study found that claim frequencies for property damage liability were down by 14 percent on Mercedes-Benz models that offered the system. Their examination also showed smaller benefits in cutting down on injury and collision… Read More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage
Do you go out of your way to find the gas station with the lowest prices? Often, this means waiting in a line. But the extra time is worth it when filling up means sixty or seventy dollars or even more! The high price of gasoline should also make you rethink the way you drive…. Read More
