Apr
16
Accident Information Worksheet
Filed Under Safety & Preparedness
As promised in my previous post, 6 Steps to Take After a Car Accident , I created an Accident Information Worksheet . It is in PDF format which may be saved on your own computer and/or printed out. Placing it in your glove compartment with a pen or pencil means you’re on your way to being better prepared.
Please comment on what you think of it, if you’re using it and of any additions that I might make.
UPDATE: Please note that this form is two pages.
Mar
31
Not long ago, on a slippery Canadian winter day, I was involved in a collision with another vehicle. It was minor — no injuries and little damage. But as the impact was assessed and information was exchanged, my mother who was travelling with us commented that she wouldn’t know what to do if she had an accident herself. So for her sake and for the rest of us, I decided to take a deeper look into the official word on what to do at the scene of an accident. Continue Article
Mar
13
Vehicle Types Clarified
Filed Under Selecting a Vehicle
Since so many styles of transportation are available, I’d like to define the various types from which a Canadian woman will commonly be choosing her next vehicle.
If you want to read in-depth about these or other less-common types, this Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_classification has some more detailed information.
Cars are available in literally every price range from every manufacturer. Often the same car model is available as a coupe (two door) or sedan (four door). Coupes or sedans may be available in hatchback versions (which feature an integrated cargo area with a lift gate) and are sometimes referred to as three door or five door models. Coupes often are styled to subscribe to a younger, sportier aesthetic, while sedans are usually geared more to families. Continue Article
Feb
25
Many people have a strong opinion as to whether a domestic or an import is a better buy. Like never before in automotive history, however, the lines between imports and domestics have become somewhat blurred. Realizing the practical similarities and differences will help you to see how important a role this will play in your own purchasing decision. Continue Article
Jan
16
What brands are available in 2008? Where can you begin your personal research in selecting which vehicle is right for you? The Internet has endless amounts of facts and photos for specific manufacturers and their vehicles. But if you choose to use the Internet to obtain information, make sure it is current, authorized and applicable to Canada. The most up-to-date and detailed information on a vehicle can be found on the site issued by its auto maker. Continue Article
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