Monthly Archives: December 2021
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News Featured Stories News Releases- December 29, 2021 77
It’s been an eventful 2021 to say the least, and we’re going into the new year with high hopes and safe wishes for all!
Thanks to you, our readers, the On The Safe Side blog has had its best year ever!
Readership increased in record numbers, and more and more visitors showed interest in the various topics we touched on.
In order, here are the top 5 articles you clicked on in 2021:
5) 4 PIECES OF TAILGATING TECH YOU'LL GET A KICK OUT OF
Just in time for the start of the NFL, this blog entry dropped a quick list of tailgating essential gadgets that’s still in season (at least until the Super...
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News Featured Stories Safety Stats- December 21, 2021 745
Who says a premium safety feature has to cost like one?
We’re all about having best-in-class systems at average-consumer-level prices, and these 5 popular cars help make the case for that.
Hyundai Sonata
Priced at an affordable $24K, Hyundai’s popular sedan comes with brake assist, lane keep assist, an effective blind-spot system, and a backup camera that definitely make it worth the low price tag.Toyota Camry
At around $33K, the popular Camry comes with a backup camera system which accompanies features like automatic braking, collision warning, lane keep assist, and a blind spot system.Nissan...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Safety Stats Dash cams- December 15, 2021 344
If “hindsight is 20/20” was a gadget, it would be the dash-cam.
Mini but mighty, dash cams are the most underrated yet useful pieces of tech out there.
Since privacy and recording laws differ state to state, cars aren’t legally required to have them, but when utilized, they assist with a multitude of issues:
- Lowering Insurance Premiums
While it inherently influences a driver to be more aware of their habits on the road since they’re being recorded, it’s also the perfect tool for accident-recording and resolving liability issues should they arise. Establishing that you’re not at fault...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Safety Stats- December 08, 2021 115
If the early headlines are any indication, then this winter might be a tough one.
When it comes to safeguarding yourself and your family against icy, whiteout, and freezing conditions, the time to begin winterizing your vehicle and mentally preparing is now–especially if you’re in the northernmost U.S. and Canada.
So we’ve collected some tried-and-true tactics that have stood the test of time, and updated that list with some modern strategies (namely some cool tech right from the RVS collection).
Visibility
- Warm up your vehicle and cab first to reduce the chances of your windows fogging...
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News Featured Stories Safety Guides Car Culture - Rear View Safety Safety Stats- December 01, 2021 224
There are a long list of warning signs to keep an eye out for if you’re in the market for a used car.
You’ve heard of the usual red flags, especially when it comes to prices, financing, and mysteriously missing paperwork; in true RVS fashion, we’ve decided to focus on more tangible, safety-related warnings–the types that you can either see or feel (and even smell).
- Mismatched/Recent Paint Jobs
While it seems innocuous on the surface, a patchy paint job on a car can point to recent damage that may have just been brushed over, instead of professionally fixed. This is a red flag regarding both...
