If you have a much-loved classic car, you probably have it stored in a garage somewhere, or under a car cover that protects it from the weather, preserving its paint job, precious rubber hoses and moving parts, and above all, the battery. Because when you’re ready to go stylin’ down the boulevard, the last thing you want is a dead battery. You want to turn that key and hear all that horsepower roaring to life, not the sad grinding and slowly dying sound that signals that you are not going anywhere today.

Keeping your car in tip top condition does not have to be a chore and can be very simple to do if you follow a few simple steps during its life. Keeping your car running smoothly starts with preventative maintenance, which is one of the best strategies to avoid problems. A basic maintenance task is to have your oil and oil filter changed every 3,000 miles. If you allow the oil to go over this, it becomes dirty, which clogs and ruins the efficiency of the filter. You should also check the air filter and change it out if it appears dirty.

Have you ever gone out to your car on a cold winter’s day and sat down in the seat to get an amazingly cold shock? Many people have and that is the reason why heated seat covers for car seats are so popular today. This simple invention can change the enjoyment of your daily commute by a significant amount.

The Extended Driving Test is offered to individuals who may have had their licence revoked due to dangerous or unsafe driving practices. Unsafe driving practices may include driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, excessive speeding or other reckless behavior in a vehicle. These individuals must return to learner status and take a special test to have their licence returned. During the learning stage, the “L” licence plate must be displayed on the vehicle. To qualify to take the Extended Driving Test, the driver must have held a standard full driver’s licence for 3 years prior to having the licence revoked. This individual may not drive on a motorway or operate a vocational vehicle during their learning period.

Do you use a cell phone while driving, for business or personal reasons? Are you aware of the most recent laws that may affect you while doing so?