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July 03, 2016
Benefits of Independent Ownership
There are many benefits to becoming an independent business owner that hold precedence over operating a franchise.
Franchising.com reports that owning an independent business means that you have full control over all matters, ranging from distribution to products. You also have a clean slate to start with when it comes to building a brand.
Entrepreneurs who are invested in business ownership have...
June 17, 2016
Headlights and Bumper News
Headlight restoration or Plastic headlight restoration is the act of refinishing aged headlight lenses that have become discolored or dull due to oxidation primarily due to UV light and other environmental factors such as road debris impact (stones, sand, etc.) rain, and exposure to caustic chemicals. Over time the protective hardcoat breaks down with UV degradation and wear from abrasion, etc....
June 04, 2016
Several Points of History of Auto Bumpers
Bumpers are an important and sometimes overlooked part of a car's design. When buying new cars, people tend to focus on the interiors, the design, powertrain and so on, but the small things also have their place and count too.
Bumpers are typically used on the front and the back of the car for handling an impact situation. A bumper is actually rather important if not glamorous. In case of an...
May 04, 2016
More Awareness for the Auto Driver Today
Distracted driving
Concern is mounting about the effects of phone use and texting while driving.
Using a cellphone while driving increases crash risk. There is growing evidence that talking on a cellphone increases crash risk, though the connection hasn't been firmly established. Researchers have consistently linked texting or otherwise manipulating a cellphone to increased risk.
Bans on hand-...
April 21, 2016
Teen Driver Accident Preventions/Statistics
Car Accident Prevention
Although crash risk for teens is high, crashes are preventable. There are many things you can do for car accident prevention. Stay safe behind the wheel by gaining driving skills with a parent or other trusted adult. Avoid risky behaviors, such as not buckling up or driving your many friends around. You can prevent car crashes by practicing safe driving behaviors....
April 07, 2016
Headlight Innovations and Bumper Improvements
Does the U.S. government regulate headlights?
There are federal regulations on headlights, but headlights that meet the regulations don't necessarily have similar on-road performance. Under the standard, a headlamp is placed on a test rig, and light intensity is measured at different angles relative to the center of the lamp. Measurements are taken for visibility and glare, but the standard...
March 14, 2016
Bumper Repairs and Headlight Restoration
Avoid bumper repairs in the first place with driving awareness.
Distracted driving
Concern is mounting about the effects of phone use and texting while driving.
Using a cellphone while driving increases crash risk. A 2014 IIHS study looking at trips made by 105 drivers during one year found the risk of a crash or near crash was 17 percent higher when the driver was interacting with a cellphone....
March 04, 2016
Auto Safety Features and Avoidance Techniques
Crash avoidance technologies
The best way to reduce crash injuries is to keep from crashing in the first place.
Many new vehicles offer advanced crash avoidance features. The systems started out as options on a few luxury models and have steadily spread to more of the fleet. Advanced technologies assist the driver with warnings or automatic braking to help avoid or mitigate a crash. These include...
February 17, 2016
Several Facts About Plastic Bumpers
Cool new developments in materials for automotives can help make cars lightweight, energy efficient, and safe while adding value in comfort, noise control, and performance. Plastic bumpers being one of them.
What is the purpose of bumpers?
The car bumper is designed to prevent or reduce physical damage to the front and rear ends of passenger motor vehicles in low-speed collisions. Automobile...
February 03, 2016
Auto Bumpers-Before & Now- What’s Broken
Modern car bumpers are, in the vast majority of cases, like famous heiresses: beautiful, and useless. They just don't work. There've been many studies and articles decrying the often insane amount it costs to repair damage from fairly minor accidents in modern cars — in many cases, thousands of dollars for a repair from a mild impact — but little talk about the fundamental problem: Modern car...