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ccording to the Insurance In- careless no matter how briefly they plan to prospective car thieves worried about spot which cars have anti-theft devices
formation Institute, more than to be away from their vehicles. Talented people witnessing their crimes. When they would prefer to avoid. Even if a thief
700,000 motor vehicles were re- thieves need only a few seconds to steal parking at grocery stores, malls or other tries to break-in to that vehicle, the alarm
ported stolen in the United States in 2015. a car; so dont make it any easier for them areas with large parking lots, park as close system will scare them away.
Car theft is not exclusive to the United than it already is. to pedestrian entrances as possible. Con-
States, as the Insurance Bureau of Canada stant foot traffic can deter thieves from Remove Personal Items
reports that automobile theft costs Cana- park in well-lit areas attempting to steal cars, but parking in a Remove personal items and valuables,
dians roughly $1 billion each year. Well-lit parking lots may not prevent cars quiet, empty area can lead thieves to that such as laptops, phones, jewelry and other
from being stolen, but such lots, especially particular vehicle. treasured items. Automobiles should not be
Take Precaution ones monitored by security cameras, can used as rolling storage facilities for various
Car thieves are often highly skilled, but be a strong deterrent. Thieves who want to Install Alarm System reasons. One such reason is that valuables
that does not mean car owners cannot take avoid being seen and having their crimes Installing an alarm system and anti- may attract thieves. Women should always
steps to reduce their risk of being victim- documented on camera will steer clear from theft device will also help keep thieves take their purses with them when leaving
ized by auto theft. Take the simple steps, well-lit areas. away. Insurance companies often discount their vehicles, and all drivers should make
such as suggestions like keeping cars their premiums for drivers whose vehicles sure to remove all valuables when exiting
locked at all times and rolling up all win- Park in Public Areas have alarm systems and anti-theft devices. their cars. Car theft is a legitimate concern
dows before walking away from the car. Avoid parking in areas that are off the Such systems and technology draw atten- for drivers, but savvy motorists can take
These may sound simple, but theyre also beaten path. While this might make for tion to vehicles when thieves attempt to steps to reduce the risk of their vehicles be-
very effective. Drivers should avoid being easy parking, such areas are also enticing steal them, and many thieves can easily ing stolen.
detection and a rear parking assistance sys- Finding Family Safe Cars
tem, among others. Sonatas impressive list Vehicles being used by families today Over 41 Years
of advanced safety technology has led to need to be more than just really safe or really
an IIHS Top Safety Pick designation and an comfortable; they need to deliver on multiple Over 5 million Installations
overall 5-star rating from NHTSA. fronts to be entrusted with a drivers loved The Best Anti-Theft device
ones, said Brandon Ramirez, senior group
Santa Fe Features manager, product planning, Hyundai Motor
Available in New Mexico
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editor, Edmunds. The 2017 list highlights that offer the best combination of value, per-
vehicles that provide safety, performance formance, safety and family-friendly features.
and comfort for all members of the family,
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66 stories from
route 66
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible a single Mom, money was tight to say tering 65 miles per hour. I still remember
submit your vintage car Our Route 66 adventure to Rockabilly on the least. Disneyland had opened about the officer scolding my Grandfather and
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useums dont always have to Thats the way we view the Mother repairs at the Navajo County Courthouse road gave Dust Bowl victims an escape
come in the shape of white-col- Road, which is why we think its yesteryear in Holbrook, Arizona. Theyre not massive hatch westward. With Americas entrance
umned buildings, with under- feel should continue to be preserved and overhauls simply modest spruce-ups into World War II, Route 66 served as a vi-
ground parking garages and yellowing promoted. In two years, the National Park that keep intact Route 66s kitschy feel. tal corridor for troops and supplies moving
parchment behind thick glass. They can Services Route 66 Corridor Preservation A bipartisan bill now in Congress would between military installations, and for job
be a ribbon of pavement that meanders Program expires. Money earmarked for that designate Route 66 as a National Historic seekers headed toward West Coast defense
through cornfields and scrub, a celebra- program has hardly walloped the federal Trail. That would ensure preservation funds plants. With President Eisenhowers start
tion of Americana in the form of gaudy budget just $2 million since 2001, when are allocated for roadway projects every of the U.S. interstate highway system in
neon motel signs and shiny diners with the program began. But that money has year. And it would ensure that Route 66 re- 1956, traffic took to the new expressways,
butterscotch malts on their menus. paid for nearly 150 projects along the road- mains the storied tourist destination that it and Route 66 began to wither. Communi-
way. Its not just federal money that goes to is now, drawing tens of thousands of visi- ties dotting the road struggled economi-
Museum of Route 66 those projects the federal share has been tors annually from every corner of the world cally. Many became ghost towns.
Stretching nearly 2,500 miles from Chi- matched by $3.3 million from business, non- Brazil to Russia, Germany to China. Con- Tourism became the roads salvation,
cago to Santa Monica, California, Route 66 is profits and local governments. gress can also reauthorize the corridor pres- and its what keeps the communities
indeed a museum, a trove of quirky culture ervation program as it did in 2009, when it alongside Route 66 alive today. Many of
venerated in song, cinema and literature. Nat Route 66 Projects & History gave the program 10 more years. We prefer them are Main Street USA throwbacks,
King Coles discography wouldnt be the None of those projects are extravagant the National Historic Trail option, since it a time-travel back to an era of mom-
same without (Get Your Kicks On) Route in scope: a revamp of the Rialto Square The- doesnt carry an expiration date. and-pop gas stations and motels aglow
66. The Joads rumbled their teetering ja- ater marquee in Joliet, Illinois, restoration in neon. Our favorite: the Blue Swallow
lopy down Route 66 in Steinbecks Grapes of neon signs for the Dell Rheas Chicken History Behind 66 Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, which
of Wrath. Even Disneys animated smash, Basket restaurant in Hinsdale, Illinois, and There was a time when Route 66s pur- beckons with the pitch, 100 percent Re-
Cars, owes the inspiration for its Tow Ma- the Donut Drive-In in St. Louis; a fix-up of pose was very different. It opened in 1926, frigerated Air. It all adds up to a time
ter character to a rusted tow truck parked by the Baxter Springs Independent Oil and part of the countrys first federal highway capsule well worth cherishing and
an abandoned gas station in Galena, Kansas. Gas Station in Baxter Springs, Kansas; roof system. During the Great Depression, the keeping alive.
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Classic Cars his summer, eBay Motors hits the road with includes behind-the-scenes footage, Facebook vintage Ford auto parts, eBays Mustang Fastback
TV host and racing analyst Rutledge Wood, Live check-ins, and real-time updates from Rut will be featured within Ford exhibits at Woodward
traveling the country to overhaul a 1967 on social media. Dream Cruise (in Mustang Alley) and SEMA.
pr newswire
Ford Mustang Fastback with fellow automotive
artist K.C. Mathieu and gearhead Mike Finnegan, Start of eBay Motors The Tour & Innovations
as seen on YouTube in Roadkill and Finnegans On the Road with eBay Motors was inspired The tour will visit the following city stops
Rutledge Wood
Garage. eBay Motors will supply the car and all by our passionate eBay Motors community, us- throughout the summer, and reveal the final car
to Transform a the parts needed for this journey, handpicked from ing our new shopping experience to easily source at SEMA. Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle,
its wide selection of parts & accessories (P&A). and buy unique parts to fix, upgrade or creatively Pennsylvania - June 2-4, 20th Good guys PPG
1967 Ford Mustang
modify a vehicle, said Suzy Deering, Chief Mar- Nationals in Columbus, Ohio - July 7-9, Wood-
Fastback Recreating Cars keting Officer of eBay North America. With three ward Dream Cruise in Detroit, Michigan - Au-
As the average age of a car on the road today auto parts and accessories sold every second, eBay gust 18-19, Good guys West Coast Nationals in
climbs to 12 years, eBay continues to see the de- has the parts to outfit every ride - whether for a Pleasanton, California - August 25-27 and SEMA
mand for car P&A grow for both auto enthusiasts novice whos never changed a spark plug or an ex- in Las Vegas, Nevada - October 31- November 3.
and everyday drivers. I love creating cars with pert building a dream machine. The restoration eBay continues to innovate the automotive
character, and eBay is a one-stop shop for every- plan for the 1967 Mustang Fastback is to build a shopping journey for everyday drivers and car
thing I need, said Rutledge Wood. As an avid resto-mod, combining the heritage and history of lovers alike. The newly redesigned eBay Mo-
eBay shopper, I love that Im able to easily get the a muscle car with the automotive advancements tors homepage combines personalized shopping
coolest new parts, rare accessories and unique ve- of today. Along the journey, the car will get a big and expert guidance with a seamless search and
hicles, and I look forward to hitting the road with brake kit, modern suspension, amplified exhaust browsing experience, offering a massive selec-
eBay Motors and sharing my tips on using parts to and of course, a dynamic engine. tion of cars, trucks and auto parts. As the mar-
restore a classic car. In addition to seeing the Mustang transforma- ketplace for all things automotive, this month the
During the On the Road with eBay Motors tion live, an eBay Motors Garage exhibit will bring brand introduces tire installation services in Ger-
tour, Rut and his team will be at four pop-up the marketplace to life at each pit stop with car part many, with arrival to the U.S. later this summer,
garages across the U.S. with the final unveil- displays, as well as an opportunity to shop on-site providing a convenient end-to-end shopping ex-
ing of the Ford Mustang Fastback in Las Vegas using the latest eBay Motors browsing tools and fil- perience. From general maintenance and small
at the 2017 annual SEMA Show. Fans can also ters. Further, in partnership with Ford Restoration upgrades to a full restoration of a beloved classic
join the journey and follow the Mustangs prog- Parts, a Ford Program that comprises of over 75 car, eBay Motors offers buyers great deals, fast
ress virtually on the eBay Motors blog, which licensee partners who manufacture and distribute delivery and any part one will ever need.
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