Recently, one of our employees witnessed a car fire here in Tucson.  Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle, but car fires can cause significant property damage, serious injuries, and death.  The majority of car fire  begin in the engine compartment - where most of the working parts of the car are. Although there is a firewall between the engine and the passengers in the car, this protective barrier only allows the vehicle's occupants a little time to escape to safety. The firewall does not stop noxious fumes from injuring those in the car or a subsequent explosion. In fact, the heat of the

Did you know that traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young people in the U.S.? Sadly, more than fourteen deaths per day occur on the roadways in the U.S.; that is more that the number of deaths by murder, suicide and cancer combined. Be a good role model for your teen driver by setting a good example. Have your teen sign a contract that he or she promises to abide by the rules of the road and promises to practice defensive driving skills. Tell your teen to not to text or talk while driving and be sure the check your city or towns local laws, as some prohibit texting while dr

Ford is recalling the popular Escape SUV because it has a reservoir cap that may leak brake fluid and cause a fire. The Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans are being recalled over a torque converter output shaft that may fail, causing the a cars to lose power and crash. Several minor accidents were reported and, luckily, in only one accident were there minor injuries. Consumers who drive any of the vehicles mentioned above should watch out for any notices from Ford. Recall notices are expected to be sent out late January. For more information about the Ford minivan recall, consumers may c

The holiday shopping season is upon us!  Many shoppers can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and forgot these important tips: 1.  Planning.  Try to get all of your shopping done in one or two days or avoid the madness altogether and go online.  Many online retailers are offering free shipping. 2.  Dealing with other drivers.  Don't get caught up in the rush: try to avoid crowded intersections and when in doubt, yield to other drivers by giving them the right of way. 3. Pedestrians.  Mall and shopping center parking lots are filled with pedestrians this time of year

Recently the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a formal investigation into the Chevy Volt and the potential for fires after a crash.  No consumer related fires have been reported, but GM is offering free loaner vehicles to Volt owners who are concerned with their electric cars catching fire.   Several Volt test vehicles caught fire due to batteries being damaged during crash testing.  GM has not put a time limit on how long Volt owners can keep the loaner cars.  For more information, you can contact your local Chevy dealer.  Have you been injured in an accide