safety

3 Signs It’s Time to Get a New Car

Collaborative Post¦ Research has shown that people are starting to keep their vehicles longer than ever before. Some people just don’t want to buy a new one, others are more interested in maintaining their current car than having to go through the hassle of buying something else. 

But, no vehicle lasts forever. No matter how well you take care of it, there are some things you should be aware of if you’re really paying attention to your vehicle. It could be trying to tell you something.

By noticing some of the signs that it’s time to consider getting a different car, you might still be able to sell your current car and make some money from it. But, if you wait too long until your car starts causing problems, you might end up putting more money into it than it’s really worth. 

So, what signs should look for that might indicate it’s time to get a new vehicle? 

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Something has to change.

Something very powerful seems to be happening across social media right now. It’s about time, but it’s such a shame it has taken the awful disappearance of Sarah Everard to trigger it. Our society is screwed up and women are constantly living in fear. The worst thing is, it’s been normalised. Yet at the same time , in collectively talking about it I have realised it’s not just me sick of it. All women are sick to the core of our lives being like this, adopting and changing certain behaviours to keep safe.

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5 Safety Features in Newer Cars

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Collaborative Post¦ Buying a new car is exciting, especially if it’s the car of your dreams. However, when you are buying a car there is more to think about than just how good it looks.

Car accidents are a reality this is why the safety features that are included in a vehicle are so important. If you haven’t bought a car in a while you may not be aware of some of the newest safety features that you should be on the lookout for.

Here’s a look at some safety features you should definitely ask about when purchasing your new car.

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The Power and Safety Tradeoff in Used Cars

Collaborative Post¦ The Subaru Impreza appears on both lists of safe and powerful cars.  Photo by Garvin St. Villier from Pexels.  

 

Mommies, daddies, parents of teens, and people, in general, all want a safe pick for their used cars. You might not be able to afford all the bells and whistles of a new vehicle, which will avoid collisions, keep you in your lane, and apply the brakes when it sees something you don’t. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with one of the Ford Pintos of the vehicle world. And it doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.  

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5 ways to baby-proof your rented house

Collaborative Post¦ With only 6 weeks to go until my due date, it won’t be very long before I’m thinking about baby-proofing my home again! Every house or flat contains potential dangers that you need to protect your baby from. However, in a rented house it can be a bit more of a challenge to baby-proof things. After all, you don’t want to risk losing your deposit by making any permanent changes. As such, you’ll need to speak to your landlord before making any holes in walls!

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