Cost of owning a car is on the rise

Overall, the costs of car ownership have risen compared to last year, according to an annual study by AAA, which says it now costs 2% more to own a sedan than it did last year.

The costs vary a lot according to the type and size of vehicle, though. It costs about $7,000 a year to own a small car in the United States but about $11,600 to own a four-wheel-drive SUV, according to AAA.

The study factored in costs such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, tires and depreciation.

Maintenance costs have risen the most, according to AAA, going up 11.26% compared to last year. Maintenance costs almost 5 cents for every mile driven. Those costs have gone up because of increases in labor costs, replacement parts prices and extended warranty prices.

Insurance costs have gone up 2.76% for sedans, AAA said. The drivers' group based its annual estimate of $1,029 assuming that a driver has a clean record. Insurance companies in seven states showed small increases for sedans of all sizes.

Fuel costs rose only 1.93% compared to last year. While the price of gasoline rose 3.84%, that was partly offset by improvements in the fuel economy of new cars. The cost of tires was unchanged from last year.

Article from: http://money.cnn.com

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Animal Passenger Safety Awareness

     Traveling with your pet can be an amusing and exciting adventure, but it is incredibly important to be mindful of your furry friend’s safety in the same way you would your own children.

Typically, people are often seen traveling with pets unrestrained, even though this behavior is just as dangerous for a pet as it would be for a human. Therefore, this matter should be taken quite seriously.

     Accordingly, your pet needs to be restrained within a ventilated crate that is properly fitted to their size and weight, which means the animal will be able to situate themselves in any position without difficulty or discomfort.   In addition, be sure that the animal is introduced to the carrier prior to the excursion in your vehicle. Also, be sure that the kennel is securely fastened, so that it will not shift or slide in the event of an accident or unexpected vehicle movement.

If you plan on taking a lengthy trip with your pet, it is suggested to let them experience several short trips beforehand to increase the comfort and avoid anxiety during travel.

     Please, be aware that there is never an acceptable situation or excuse to leave your pet in your vehicle unattended, ever. In any case, such behavior is against the law. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Even outside temperatures in the 60’s can cause a car temperature to rise well above 110° F.” More importantly, leaving any animal neglected in a vehicle, for any amount of time, puts their life in jeopardy.

     Lastly, steer clear from feeding your pet in a moving vehicle to ensure an enjoyable excursion for the both of you!

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A Ticket for a Text

Presently, a total of 39 states in America have outlawed text messaging to drivers. In June of 2012 the statewide ban of text messaging while driving, pursued by Texas Legislatures, was vetoed by Governor Rick Perry. Governor Perry believes: “The keys to dissuading drivers of all ages from texting while driving are information and education.” Indeed, Texas enforces distracted driving laws. Drivers who are under eighteen years of age, or have a learner’s permit are strictly prohibited from using a cell phone when driving. Additionally, the use of cell phones is also illicit when driving through school crossing zones, and to anyone operating a school bus or government vehicle. Keep in mind, several cities across Texas have created their own ordinances regarding distracted driving, and fines can be as much as $500 if you fail to comply. Even if your city or state allows cell phone usage while driving that does not dismiss the danger of doing so. A driver can quickly lose focus of the road when using a cell phone, which may lead to an accident. One hundred percent of physical and mental concentration is required when driving; otherwise, it puts yourself and others that share the road with you in jeopardy. To be safe, minimize the possibility of distractions before you begin to drive. 

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Northwest Houston Defensive Driving

To become better and safer drivers, residents and workers that reside in the Northwest Houston area can take a defensive driving course provided by Comedy Driving, Inc., by visiting our defensive driving classroom in Northwest Houston located by the Willowbrook Mall. It’s the simple and fun solution for Defensive Driving in Northwest Houston! There’s no need to register for our defensive driving course, all you need to do is show up on time and you are in the class!
The classroom schedule is as follows:

Day of the Week Start Time End Time
Sunday 09:00 AM 03:00 PM
Monday 04:00 PM 10:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM 03:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM 06:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM 03:00 PM

Our Northwest Houston Defensive Driving Location is located a half mile south of Willowbrook Mall on FM 1960. 

If coming from 290 after passing Perry Road we are in the red and white shopping center across from Prime Time Steakhouse and the Mister Car wash. 

If you are coming from 249 on FM 1960 take 1960 towards 290 we are one mile going south from Willowbrook on the right across from the Mister Car Wash and Prime Time Steakhouse. There are a couple of large businesses in our shopping center Central Business, Subway and Weight Watchers.

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, our staff is more than happy to hear them. Just give us a call at (713) 465-0042 or email us at comedydriving@comedydriving.com.

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