Having a car crash can be a very traumatic experience and although we all endeavour to drive safely, they do occasionally happen. We want to be sure that we are driving a car which is safe, even if this happens to be one that has a previous owner. Used cars may have mileage on the clock, but they can often be just as reliable as buying a new car, if you make a careful selection.
Someone’s (Koenigs)egg got cracked…
Driving an 806-horsepower Koenigsegg CCX during a New York winter poses a few problems, not the least of which is this: cold tires equal a crash-o-matic lack of grip. Maybe that’s what happened to this guy on Long Island. Wait, there’s a Koenigsegg CCX in New York?
[Jalopnik]
World’s most expensive car crash… $3.85 million worth
According to Jalopnik, the recent crash in Japan that took out 8 Ferraris, 1 Lambo, a Prius (smirk!), and others might total almost $4 million in damages.
Click here to read more about this wreck, and how it probably happened.
(photo and information from Jalopnik)
Accidents prove to be an opportunity for change
It doesn’t matter if it’s a racing accident or one involving an overcorrecting pickup truck and your garage, accidents can be challenging experiences if you are the one involved. When it comes to the destruction of your vehicle, making repairs can be costly and frustrating. One thing that we often don’t think of, particularly because of the aggravation surrounding the event, is what this can really mean. We don’t typically plan for something terrible to happen to our vehicle, but if it does why not stop and consider your options before just going back to the same old look.
How to Avoid Wrecks with Wreck-Friendly Devices
The growth in sales of novelty, aftermarket car add-ons has given way to a huge car culture filled to the seams with a diverse array of upgrades and modifications, some which are highly useful, some which are very aesthetically pleasing, and others which serve no purpose other than to humor those who install them. In this article, we’ll go over two vehicular add-ons that fall into that latter category, and which are quite harmless and fun when used appropriately, but could be dangerous to use on actual roadways. This way, if you ever decide to install one of these items, you’ll know when an appropriate time to use it is, and when a good time to keep clear of it is. Read More
