Technology & Consumer – Everyman Driver

Everyman Driver: Bridgestone Issues Tire Safety Tips Ahead of Summer Driving Season

Technology & Consumer

- June 5, 2017 78

With the busy summer driving season fast approaching, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) is leading a nationwide safety campaign to encourage drivers to properly maintain their tires. The effort is one way the company is promoting National Tire Safety Week (May 28 – June 3), an industry initiative led by the

Everyman Driver: How To Install a Car Battery from AutoNation

- May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 52

Precision Parts Battery on Everyman Driver with Dave Erickson

I recently had to change out and replace the battery in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Whenever I need to update, replace or repair anything on my vehicle, I first visit or call my local AutoNation store. So, when was the last time you changed your car battery? Do you know

Everyman Driver: Ford F-150 Rated Top ‘Greener Choice’ Full-Size Pickup

- March 29, 2017March 31, 2017 84

The 2017 Ford F-150 truck was named the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Greener Choice award - the only full-size truck in the council’s Greener Choices list. The F-150 4x2 with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine earned an ACEEE Green Score of 39, which placed it 12th overall

Everyman Driver: How To Save $500 On Gap Auto Insurance

Technology & Consumer

- March 22, 2017 103

The average price for gap auto insurance sold by an auto dealership or finance company is $578. Question: So why would anybody in their right mind pay $500 more they should? Answer: They don’t know any better. 9491

Everyman Driver: How To Install an AutoNation WeatherTech FloorLiner

- March 19, 2017 123

WeatherTech FloorLiner, Jeep Grand Cherokee

It's been a long winter and now the spring rains are starting. As a result, the factory installed floor mats in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee are starting to stink and frankly, have seen better days. So I decided to switch them out with a high quality, long-lasting floor mat

Everyman Driver: How To Install and Replace Windshield Wiper Blades

- March 5, 2017March 20, 2017 91

Windshield wipers should typically be replaced every six months for your safety. The wiper blades on my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee were long overdue. That's why I went to my local AutoNation store and picked up some Beam Wiper Blades. Wiper blades aren't meant to last forever. Depending on where

Everyman Driver: Crossover Vs. Sport Utility Vehicle

Technology & Consumer

- January 19, 2017January 23, 2017 258

By Steven Loveday -- These days it seems that many people don’t know the difference between a traditional sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a crossover. It’s not just average consumers that we are referring to; even salespeople and automakers have a tendency to blur the two terms. Part of the reason for

Everyman Driver: Preparing Your Car for Winter

Technology & Consumer

- December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 95

The winter season can considerably influence driving conditions. In situations like this, drivers are more prone to accidents. It's critical to focus on cautious driving to protect yourself and keep your family. Safe driving also helps minimize your insurance rates while reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. 9309

Everyman Driver: 8 Common Driving Distractions That Are Causing Deadly Accidents

Technology & Consumer

- December 19, 2016 88

Common Driving Distractions That Are Causing Deadly Accidents

Have you ever taken your eyes off the road, even just for a few seconds while driving? Come on... be honest! The truth is, or course we all have. And we likely travelled the length of a football field in that short time, which is scary when you think about

Everyman Driver: 7 Fuel Saving Ideas

Technology & Consumer

- December 13, 2016 159

We all love to complain about the price of fuel, and few of us understand the mysteries around the seemingly random increases and decreases in costs at the pump. There are things we can all do to improve our gas mileage, however, whether we drive a brand new car or