Is Ridesharing Always Safe? Hail NO!
Vehicle Safety Depends on Independent Contractors who are Overlooking the Threat of Dangerous Recalls

Drivers participating in the nation’s most extensive ridesharing services are all independent contractors and, as such, are responsible for keeping their own vehicles maintained. After all, if they want to make money as a contracted driver, it seems perfectly reasonable to expect them to oversee vehicle maintenance, performance, and efficiency.  However, this includes self-monitoring for vehicle safety, and many of these contractors don’t have any immediate concern...read the full article here

Navigating the Maze of New In-Vehicle Technology
A Blog Post from Dan Beres

According to a recent article in Automotive News, consumers LOVE the idea of all of this new in-vehicle technology. The problem is that many of them don’t truly understand the intricate features and benefits. There is no way a salesperson can explain each and every technological feature on many of today’s cars succinctly, as is the case with any technology. For example, if you have ever had a problem connecting your phone to a Bluetooth speaker, well, then you have some idea as to the challenges the average...read the full blog post here

Recent Recall News Highlights

• Another Air Bag Issue For BMW Owners

• Over 17,000 Mazda3s recalled due to flawed indicator lights

• Air Bag Deployment Glitch Triggers Recall of 5,000 BMWs

• 2011-2013 Mazda6 Under Recall Due to Corrosion

• Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500s Due To Restraint System Errors

• Glass Mix–Up Prompts Recall of GM Vans

• Ram 1500 Trucks Up For Recall Due To Flawed Driveshafts

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