Blind Spot Blunder
I had just gotten a brand new car that had a built in blind spot detection system. I loved this feature of the car because it made me feel even safer when driving, but eventually it turned me into a lazy driver. I got so used to relying on the blind spot detection system that […]
Parking Lot Vandalism
I parked my car overnight in my neighbourhood. When I returned to my car, I noticed scratches all over the driver side and damage to my front bumper. My car had been keyed and hit with a solid object (maybe with a car). I called my insurance and had a police report done. It took […]
What To Do If Your Car Catches Fire
Dealing with vehicle collisions and repairs are typically seen as less-than-ideal for most drivers, but a vehicle catching on fire would be a nightmare for all. Although car fires may not be an issue encountered in your day-to-day life, you should stay prepared nevertheless, as car fires can be scary, overwhelming and most importantly dangerous. […]
Cracked Windshield Catastrophe
My friend went on vacation and rented a car for the week. Right after leaving the rental shop he noticed a small crack at the bottom of the windshield. The car ended up working fine but when he went to return the car, the rental company charged him for the cracked windshield which he was […]
A Lucky Lesson Learned
One day last winter when I was driving home from work, I got a call on my cellphone. Without hesitation, I went to pick up my phone as I always did, thinking nothing of it. I thought that if I quickly put the call on speaker phone I wouldn’t be distracted, but I was wrong. […]
Driver Defeat
A few weeks ago when driving up to my cottage, I was rear-ended by a distracted driver. Thankfully no one was hurt, but the entire experience was still very overwhelming. I always thought I would be fine in the case of a collision but I found myself unprepared and uneducated on how to handle it. […]
Rainy Day Mishap
What a shocking day!! I was headed to the store to get some groceries when I spun out and totaled my car! I had forgotten my phone at home and didn’t know what to do. Thankfully some helpful bystanders saw me and decided to help out! If I had any advice to offer it would […]