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Preventive care and maintenance are mission-critical to keep your commercial fleet up and running. You lose valuable time and money whenever a driver suffers a breakdown and increases your liability for damaged goods and road danger. 

While you may already have a maintenance checklist for your team to review every morning before they head out, always look for ways to update and improve this process. As vehicle technology changes, so will care requirements to maximize the life of your fleet. Read on to review critical areas of managing your commercial vehicles effectively.

Fleet Inspection Roles

It doesn’t matter how clearly you have a maintenance schedule outlined if you don’t enforce it consistently. Creating a fleet inspection role in your organization can centralize this aspect of your business. Imagine how much easier it will be to keep things maintained! If you don’t have someone qualified enough for this position, consider working with a third-party maintenance provider instead. 

Vehicle and Driver Reporting

Keeping your fleet in good working order is a job that never ends and requires much more than simply inspecting things once a morning. Please work with your drivers to communicate with you about any potential problems that arise during their day. They spend the most time with your trucks and assist in checking oil levels and tire pressure. 

If you have drivers to prepare for upcoming CDL training, you can take advantage of this training period to educate them about the importance of vehicle and driver reporting. This way, they are aware of their responsibility in keeping your fleet in good condition and can alert you promptly when something needs attention.

You can also automate this process by installing software that gauges these metrics automatically throughout the day. In addition, many service providers have an automated reporting feature that you can log in to and download performance details. Then, have drivers enter data into the application and work with them to create a daily care routine for their vehicles. 

Commercial Auto Insurance

Believe it or not, your commercial auto insurance should be a regularly reviewed aspect of your vehicle care. Why? Because if something goes wrong, like an accident, breakdown, or other covered events, you want to be sure your policy will absorb the cost instead of your bottom line. 

Some critical perils that commercial insurers will protect your company against include: 

• Injuries
• Property damage
• Personal injury
• Collision coverage
• Comprehensive coverage
• Underinsured motorists
• Rental reimbursement
• Towing and labor reimbursement

Most importantly, any auto coverage you purchase for your fleet should meet the unique needs of your business and not a one-size-fits-all policy. Many insurers can even bundle several insurance options into a single package, which saves on premiums while providing comprehensive protection. So, don’t let the cost of commercial auto insurance get in the way of protecting your most important assets.

Look After Your Tires

The vehicles you rely on to transport products or passengers are under immense amounts of pressure–tire pressure. So if you want to improve handling and fuel economy while minimizing wear and tear overall, you need to ensure your wheels are always in top condition. This also means checking the treads for defects, uneven wear, or damage. 

Factors that often impact the integrity of your tires include:

• Weather
• Road surface
• Vehicle condition
• Driving habits

Drivers need to conduct regular checks while making long-distance trips, not just during the morning checklist review. Create a regular inspection schedule they can perform at the end of their breaks so they don’t find themselves stranded with a flat.

Cleanliness is Key 

Your fleet’s care and maintenance involve more than just engine mechanics, tire pressure, and working brakes. It would be best if you kept the vehicle’s exterior clean and in good repair, which means regularly washing and repairing any noticeable body damage. 

This maintenance aspect is so urgent because your team can quickly catch new rust development. Corrosion can cause early degeneration of not just the paint job but compromise necessary seals and protection against the elements. If your drivers travel across the country, then the underbelly of your trucks needs to be regularly cleaned and sealed against corrosive elements like salt and other anti-ice treatments. 

Essential steps to add to your maintenance checklist that protects vehicle exteriors include:

• Keep window and door seals free of debris and excess moisture. This will prevent premature deterioration that leads to leaks. 
• Prevent pooling water in exposed areas of your fleet so avoid additional corrosion.
• Regularly wash your vehicles if drivers travel through areas that experience heavy snow and ice.
• Don’t forget to clean the underside of your vehicles, including their frames and chassis.

Keep Your Vehicle’s Power Systems Maintained

A battery is easy to treat as one-and-done when going over your fleet maintenance schedule. However, this is a costly mistake. Many conditions can affect this important mechanism, including weather, accidents, and manufacturer defects.

As a rule of thumb, please don’t wait until vehicle batteries die to replace them but instead plan to do this every three years. Ultimately, scheduled replacement costs are much more cost-efficient than waiting until your car breaks down.  

Care for Your Brakes

One of the most dangerous situations your fleet can experience is a brake failure. The repercussions of an out-of-control vehicle pose a threat to your drivers and the public. The brake system on your commercial vehicles must be inspected every few months. The cost of this maintenance is far cheaper than the potentially millions in damages a judge might order in an accident case. 

The Takeaway

Maintaining the integrity of your fleet is likely already a top priority for your company. Still, it’s essential to regularly find ways to improve and create a consistent process to approach these duties. This will ensure that you aren’t losing money on preventable accident situations and repairs. 

When you hear the screech of an emergency vehicle, you can easily get overwhelmed by the noise and the knowledge that someone near your location needs urgent help. To ensure you don’t hinder the helpful workers, you should know how to respond correctly to their sirens. Emergency vehicles include Ambulances, Fire Trucks, Police Cars, and even private vehicles owned by emergency workers.

What Do You Do When You Hear A Siren?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also known as the NHTSA, has an easy-to-remember trick to help you recall what to do when you see emergency vehicle light or sirens. They ask you to use the SIREN acronym.

When put together, the first letter of every section reads SIREN. So when you hear the screech, remember the name and then recall this information:

• Stay Alert

When you hear the siren go off, you need to stay alert to the environment around you. With a blaring noise surrounding you, it can be easy to become distracted, leading to another emergency to which the service has to respond.

However, as you concentrate on the road, you should also listen to how many vehicles you might hear. For example, if one emergency vehicle passes you, but you still hear or see the lights of another car behind you, then you know that you still need to let vehicles pass. You also need to be aware of an emergency that requires Medevac companies to get emergency patients for medical care as soon as possible.

• Investigate

While you are actively listening for the sirens, your next job is to investigate the best move forward. You should use your mirrors to determine the speed of the emergency vehicle and consider the other drivers around you. Using this information, you can assess how to pull over safely.

• React

While evaluating your situation, be sure to react quickly yet calmly. Do not slam on the brakes as soon as the sirens start. Instead, react with caution and quick understanding.

• Enter

After the emergency vehicle has passed, you should scan your surroundings before re-entering the road. More emergency vehicles could be on their way, so stay on high alert.

• Never

Lastly, it would be best to never stop in an unsafe place. There is normally only one way to respond to an oncoming emergency vehicle, and that’s to pull over. But just because that is the end goal doesn’t mean you can complete it immediately. Wait until you have a safe place to pull over. 

The Best Option When You See An Emergency Vehicle Approaching 

The first thing you should attempt to do when you hear or see an emergency vehicle is to pull over to the edge of the road. When doing this you should stay clear of any intersection. When pulled in, you should stop moving. If there are pedestrians along the sidewalk, you shouldn’t drive toward them. Instead, wait until you find a space free of possible collisions. 

When you have found a safe place to pull over, you should keep your vehicle still until the sirens have passed. Several emergency vehicles might be coming your way, so be sure to watch out for others before re-entering the road.

While stopped, keep your foot on the brake. This will tell the emergency vehicle that you have stopped for them or are actively trying to stop for them. 

What You Shouldn’t Do Next To An Emergency Vehicle

Some drivers are opportunists, and when they see an emergency vehicle making space on the roads, they try to steal the newly open space. Do not do this. It would be best if you never raced after an emergency vehicle. Doing so could cause additional accidents. 

The space the sirens created may also be useful for other emergency vehicles following behind. Leave this space for them, and only merge back into the road when you are sure no more emergency vehicles are coming.

Lastly, you should never pass an emergency vehicle flashing its lights. This is because there may be people on the road or debris which can cause additional damage. Only pass the vehicle if emergency personnel explicitly allow you to.

What Do You Do If Stopping Isn’t Possible?

If stopping isn’t possible, you should continue down the road until you find a safe place to pull in. Do not speed to find this location as it could cause another accident.

Summary

Keep the acronym “SIREN” in mind whenever you hear the call of an emergency vehicle.

The NASCAR Cup Series race is held annually at Talladega Superspeedway. The race has been held every year since 1970 at Talladega and is one of the most popular races on the NASCAR circuit. The race is known for its high speeds and close finishes and has been marred by several tragic accidents over the years.

Despite the risks, the race is still one of the most anticipated races, drawing thousands of fans to Talladega. For racing fans, the race is one not to be missed.

How long is the race?

Talladega Superspeedway is a 2.66-mile (4.28 km) circuit in Alabama that has been the site of many NASCAR races. The biggest one is a 500-mile (805 km) race that requires 188 laps to complete.

From the very first race (the name was Talladega 500) in 1970, there have been 52 races held at the Talladega Superspeedway. The average race time throughout the years has been 3 hours and 13 minutes, and 29 seconds. Paradoxically, the average race time in the 20th century was 3 hours and 10 minutes, while in the 21st century, it’s ten minutes more than that. One good reason for this is the invention of restrictor plates in 1988 has resulted in slower average race speeds.

The shortest race in length was in 1974 when the energy crisis forced NASCAR to shorten the race to 450 miles. 

The longest race in length was in 2010. The race was extended to 200 laps due to a green-white-checker finish.

How many cars are in the race?

There will be 39 cars in the 2022 race with the return of David Ragan and Daniel Hemric.

This number was usually 40 in recent years (and 43 before 2016.) The biggest field was in 1973, with up to 60 cars on the tracks. The idea was to have more cars so that more spectators would come to the race. More than that, a bigger field also means bigger prizes, which attract more teams.

However, 60 was proven not to be a good number. The race became too dangerous for drivers. In fact, only 17 out of 60 cars made it to the end of the race. With no significant change in the number of spectators, NASCAR decided to reduce the field back to 50 in the next year.

Who is the greatest driver in the history of the Talladega Superspeedway?

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt is the greatest driver in the history of the Talladega Superspeedway. He has won the race ten times, including four consecutive victories from 1990 to 1994.

Brad Keselowski is the most successful active driver at Talladega, with six wins, including 2021. When asked about the secret to his success in the last year, Keselowski replied, “Michael McDowell gave me a good push like he did at Daytona, and I was a little bit smarter with how I handled it…The whole race I had a couple of opportunities to take the lead, but I just kept thinking, ‘Man, keep your car in one piece’”

This year, Brad Keselowski, who drives the No. 6 Ford, is the defending champion.

What is the fastest race ever run?

In 1997, Mark Martin won the Winston Select 500 with a speed of 188.354 mph, which is the fastest 500-mile NASCAR race on record. This race was also notable for not having a single caution flag.

How much money does the winner get?

2015 was the last year NASCAR revealed the prize money for all the races. In that year, the winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., earned $311,665 ($378,052 in today’s money.)

The total purse in 2015 was $5,566,602 ($6,752,344 in today’s money.)

In the first race in 1970, the prize money for the winner was $23,165. ($171,650 in today’s money.) The total purse was $106,085 ($786,078 in today’s money.)

So, the prize money for the race has increased more than two times in 45 years while the total purse has increased up to 8.5 times.

Many of today’s cars have some pretty advanced safety features, but that wasn’t always the case. If you look at cars being made just a decade ago, most of them prioritized things like fuel efficiency, engine performance, and overall appearance. Unfortunately, this meant that a lot of these cars ended up being death traps, which is not what any consumer wants. Even if some accidents were preventable, many of them still led to serious injury because of these unsafe vehicles; this sometimes prompted victims to seek out a car accident law firm to help set things right and get you compensation for damages. Due to rising fatality and injury rates, the IIHS and NHTSA ended up getting involved to monitor vehicle safety ratings, which led to manufacturers stepping up their game where safety was concerned.

What about all the unsafe cars that are still on the road, though? Well, there isn’t much that can be done about them, but at least you can avoid buying or driving one. With that in mind, here’s a list of the top 10 cars to avoid due to safety concerns.

1. Toyota Yaris

If you’ve ever considered the Toyota Yaris, you’ve probably heard all about its phenomenal gas mileage. Getting up to 50 miles per gallon on the highway and with a pretty economical price tag, this seems like a great car for commuters – until you consider the safety concerns. The Yaris is so small that the crumple zones offer hardly any protection to the driver or passengers if there’s an accident. You might save on gas, but those savings won’t protect you in a car crash.

2. Chevrolet Corvair

This car is Chevrolet’s answer to stylish vehicles like the ones produced by Porsche, but it came with an unanticipated problem – oversteer. Even though the engine was located at the back of the car, drivers would frequently lose control during sharp turns; this obviously led to a higher instance of traffic accidents. It also didn’t help that there was no anti-roll bar, and tests showed that the steering column was likely to hit the driver’s chest in head-on collisions. 

3. Geely CK

This car has only been in production since 2005, and it has failed safety tests from the start. It’s designed and manufactured in China, and is only sold in South America, Russia, and (obviously) China – the U.S. and certain EU countries have actually banned sales of this car because of its abysmal safety performance. For one thing, most of the models don’t even come with airbags; that’s a big red flag. Safety tests also show that the car can’t hold up in the slightest against accidents, meaning that passengers run the risk of injury from even low-impact crashes.

4. Audi 5000

This car was responsible for Audi’s reputation problem back in the 1980s; the engines were often observed to randomly heave forward, whether the car was idle or moving. The company’s first response was to ignore the problem, but they eventually owned up to it. 

5. Hyundai Accent

Here’s a car with the wrong kind of award – it’s been shown to have the highest instance of accidents per million registrations on quite a few occasions. While this car’s safety ratings have been a challenge for Hyundai for years, the company hasn’t been able to address them fully. Meanwhile, the car is still in production, and tests are still demonstrating poor results during the small overlap front examination.

6. Ford Fiesta sedan

In this case, the car’s safety ratings might depend on the year; the models produced from 2011 to 2014 were awarded several Top Safety approvals. Even so, one consistent shortcoming is found in the car’s front overlap. Crash tests showed that front-seat passengers were relatively unprotected from injuries to the left lower leg and head. 

7. Kia Rio

To put it simply, this is a dangerous car. In 2015, the Kia Rio had the top fatality rates in the U.S., at 149 deaths for every million registered. By 2017, the number was down to 102 deaths per million, putting it in the number two spot for the most dangerous car. Crash tests demonstrated high risk for the legs and heads of front-seat passengers in the 2012 to 2014 models.

8. DeLorean DMC-12

Sorry, Back to the Future fans – one of the most iconic cars of the silver screen has terrible safety ratings. Since the doors famously open upwards and have small windows, rescuers or first responders would be unable to help if the car was rolled over onto the roof. Plus, the window size is also a problem if the doors are somehow unable to be opened; passengers couldn’t be rescued through the window. 

9. Ford Mustang

Here’s another classic car that may dash some of your dreams, but not necessarily for the same reasons as the other cars. There aren’t necessarily any design flaws that make this car particularly dangerous; the issue is that young drivers buy this affordable yet powerful car, and fail to drive safely once they’re on the open roads. This has led to the Mustang being involved in 4 times more collisions and fatalities than any other car. 

10. Scion tC

Even though this vehicle has demonstrated fairly strong results in IIHS crash tests, the statistics tell a much different story – it has a driver fatality rate of 101 deaths for every million registrations. Surprisingly, most accidents involving the Scion tC were single-car accidents. While we aren’t currently sure why this is, the numbers speak for themselves; this is a consistently dangerous car. 

If car safety is important for you, it’s best to look elsewhere for a vehicle.

Whether you’re paying more for gas during your daily commute, or you’re sacrificing a little on the “cool” factor that a Ford Mustang could bring, none of these things are a good substitute for peace of mind as you drive. With a little caution and some common sense, you’ll be able to choose a car that could help you get through a traffic accident in one piece.

We are pretty sure of one thing this is not the first time you are coming across cryptocurrency. In recent years, this disruptive financial innovation has only grown more popular. Businesses in online industries all over the world have adopted cryptocurrency as a method of payment for transactions. Some of these industries include eCommerce, fintech, and of course online casinos. The best online casinos offer the latest no deposit free spins Canada and payout wins often do so in fiat and crypto. 

There are a lot of betting possibilities with crypto involved. On a base level, people might feel uncomfortable sharing their financial details like credit cards, IDs, and account numbers with online gaming casinos. However, with crypto, you can open an online casino account, fund it with coins, place your bets, and withdraw your winnings at online slots at mega-game in crypto. All these transactions are very private and can hardly be linked back to you.

Cryptocurrency is still in its early stages, and because of this, it can be a little hard for organizations to decide which one to use for transactions. Even though Bitcoin is the most popular crypto today, other coins can also serve as a method of payment. You should know there are over 15,000 altcoins (Ethereum and other cryptos aside from Bitcoin) today, and you need to know the ones adopted by the best online casinos. In this article, we want to look at the top 6 cryptocurrencies used in online casinos.

Top 6 cryptocurrencies:

1. Bitcoin
2. Ethereum
3. TetherUSDT
4. Dogecoin
5. Litecoin
6. Ripple

Bitcoin

Naturally, this cryptocurrency comes first on our list. Bitcoin was first introduced in 2008 as a decentralized currency without the need for a central bank or any intermediaries. The history of bitcoin started with its invention and implementation by Satoshi Nakamoto, who integrated many existing ideas from the cryptography community. It accounts for over 40% of the total value of the crypto market. Bitcoin is the world’s leading and most widely adopted cryptocurrency. In May 2021, it broke the 60k mark, and organizations all over the world immediately recognized that this financial asset was here to stay. Even though this asset is not legal tender in most countries, online casinos realized that it is the best option for virtual gaming. 

Even though the payment sequence is slow because of automation difficulties, online players still prefer it as a form of payment. The simplicity and no-fee transactions have made bitcoin one of the best options in the industry. Online casinos like BitStarz, Super Slots, CloudBet, Ignition Casino, and even 1XBet. 

Ethereum

Think of Ethereum as the heartbeat of a decentralized Internet. Dapps, smart contracts, and a host of other special functions are hosted on the Ethereum blockchain. This cryptocurrency accounts for 20% of the entire crypto market, and the utility it provides in the Defi space is massive. For starters, the smart contracts feature of the Ethereum blockchain allows you to go into an agreement with any online entity without the involvement of a third party. 

The question is, how does this play out in online casinos. High-end poker games with huge financial stakes can be played with Ethereum rewards on the line. You don’t need to worry about being scammed because the blockchain verifies your bet. Also, a lot of decentralized apps are built daily. There is a high probability that online casinos will catch this trend and build Dapps for gambling and other related activities. Guess which cryptocurrency will be used? Ethereum. Popular online casinos like BetOnline casino, Wild casino, and Super Slots already accept Ethereum on their platform. 

TetherUSDT and Dogecoin

One of the major drawbacks of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in general, is price volatility. In the last ten years, Bitcoin has moved from less than 100 dollars to over 60,000 dollars. At the time of writing this article, Bitcoin sells for 41,000 dollars. Even though the dollar value of Bitcoin can always be calculated and paid out by online casinos, the process is not as seamless as fiat currencies. This is why some online casinos transact using USDT. USDT is a Stablecoin crypto directly equivalent to the US dollar. Simply put, if you have one USDT, you have one dollar. This allows for easy online casino transactions in crypto without the accompanying price volatility. Online casinos like 7bit, Mbit, and Cloudbet already accept USDT for staking and even give out some of it as a signup bonus. 

Dogecoin is the popular meme coin backed by Elon Musk rose to prominence in 2021. Even though this cryptocurrency was launched as a joke in 2013, its user-friendly nature has allowed it to gain wide acceptance in the crypto community. Funds are super easy to transfer, and many online casinos have adopted them as payment. Another advantage of dogecoin is its low price and large-scale availability. Unlike Bitcoin, Dogecoin is not scarce, and you can easily stock up on as much as you want on your betting platform. Mbit casino. Stake.com, CloudBet, and other online casinos accept dogecoin as a means of transaction.

Litecoin and Ripple 

Litecoin is one of the major competitors of Bitcoin. It provides all the accompanying utilities of Bitcoin but is faster. Litecoin is the 14^th largest cryptocurrency in the world, according to market cap, and it is hard to ignore. If you have a few Litecoin in your crypto wallet, you can easily transfer them to a supporting online casino and stake your games just like that. Online casinos that already accept Litecoin deposits include Betway casino, Jackpot city, and wild casino, among others. 

Ripple is a global payment solutions crypto launched in 2012. This crypto broke the one-dollar mark in the bull run of 2021, and it has been on the radar of many industries since that time. Ripple has a unique advantage for online casinos. The platform offers superfast global payment solutions to any industry. With ripple, you can easily pay millions of people in a flash and in real-time. You can send money internationally at a very low cost. Online casinos like Sports betting, Betonline, and other casinos also accept ripple deposits. 

Conclusion

One of the defining events of the 21st century is the rise of the decentralized financial system. This innovation is majorly powered by cryptocurrency, and any organization that fails to get on board will be left behind. Online casinos around the world have already started transacting in crypto. You can deposit different cryptocurrencies in your online casino, stake games and withdraw your earnings through the same means. In this article, we have shown some of the most used cryptocurrencies in online casinos. You can decide to try out a few bets for yourself and see how it plays out. 

2022 will be a milestone year in the history of online casinos, especially those with licenses. You are about to be surprised by some online casino with no deposit bonuses or promotions that have never been seen before. 

Casino operators will want to make sure that their sites are attractive for new and old players alike. They are continually trying to outdo each other in an attempt to draw in new members, mainly through no deposit bonuses like at bc game casino where you can enjoy an incredible gaming experience with a mix of enticing bonuses. But which ones have stood out in 2022? Let’s find out.

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It is good to read the bonus terms and conditions before accepting this bonus. The maximum bet allowed when playing with bonus money is €5 or 25 mBTC, and if you go over that amount, your bonus will be voided and winnings removed from your account. The wagering requirements must be completed within 14 days.

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Final Thoughts

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, more commonly known as NASCAR, is one of the leading sports racing organizations in the world. With races and events taking place near enough every weekend, there’s plenty of action to enjoy.

But if you’re new to the sport, you may feel a little lost. It’s not immediately clear how the different series work, and there are different types of bets you can place, too.

So, in this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know, from the top NASCAR series to watch to our top betting tips.

How does NASCAR work?

NASCAR has been around since 1948 and has steadily grown into one of the most recognizable brands in sports car racing. 

The organization sanctions around 1,500 races a year, which take place at over 100 tracks in 48 states throughout the US, as well as in Europe, Mexico, and Canada. 

Competitions are arranged in series, and the most popular and the highest level in the sport is the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS). The NCS takes place over 10 months and consists of 36 races. The current reigning champion is Kyle Larson.

Another popular series and the second-highest level in the sport is the Xfinity Series. While this series has fewer races and less prize money available, more and more NCS drivers are competing, treating these races as warm-ups for bigger events. 

And another popular series of races is the Camping World Truck Series, which features modified pickup trucks – a popular vehicle in some US states.

Top tips for betting on NASCAR

Unlike other sports in which you can place different types of bets on different outcomes, like over/under bets or covering a spread, betting on NASCAR is centered on deciding who will win. And this can be tricky – there are many things that can go wrong in a race, such as crashes, mechanical failures, or mistakes during pit stops. 

For these reasons, the odds can be a little better. One type of bet that draws decent odds is futures betting. This is a long-term bet on who you think will win a series. Odds in futures betting do vary, especially as events unfold during the season. So, if you’re someone who likes a comeback, placing a well-timed bet on an outsider could pay off.

Another popular type of bet is to simply back the winner of a race or make place bets. While the first type of bet is self-explanatory, place betting involves backing a driver to finish in either the top three, top five or another number offered by the betting site. Place bets are useful for more conservative betting. 

And a final type of bet you can make is head-to-head betting. Simply match up two drivers and decide which one will finish better placed. However, the odds can be much lower, so it’s always worth checking first to see if it’ll be worthwhile.

You can make all of these types of bets on most sports betting sites in MI, NY, and other states in the US. It’s generally best to do your research first, however, as some sites may specialize in racing sports whereas others may lean toward the likes of football and soccer.

How to get the best deals and bonuses

Given NASCAR’s popularity, there’s fierce competition among betting companies to attract new players to their sites. They do this in the form of bonuses, deals, and enhanced odds. And if you make the right choice, you could walk away with some extra cash. 

A popular offer that’s made specifically to new players is the matched first bet or first deposit bonus. The premise is simple – when you make your first bet after opening a new account, the betting site will match it. 

So, if you place a bet of $150, your stake will be doubled, at no extra cost to you, to $300. 

Some betting sites offer to match first bets up to a massive $2,000. So, if you’re confident that Kevin Harvick is going to win his next race, you could get an extra 50% – that’s if he wins, of course.

You’ll find that betting sites have better offerings around the time of big races and events, so it’s always worthwhile doing your research. You may find that some other sites that you don’t use will offer better odds, or they may offer enhanced odds for specific races. This is another common bonus that is made available by some betting sites, specifically for NASCAR races. 

Boston is located on the East Coast of the United States, in Massachusetts. It is on the list of the oldest and most prosperous towns in the country. We are here to reveal how to rent a car in this beautiful city. Let’s go!

Choose the desired wheels.

Determining to drive around Boston by car, you might question yourself about what car to select. With a compact size, smaller options are perfect for digging inside the city. Likewise, they match the narrow parking spans. However, gearing up to the neighborhood of Boston or traveling far inland the country, you should go for a larger car. So that you will enjoy driving on wide highways in comfort. There are numerous available options for travelers like 12 passenger VAN rental Massachusetts. Note, that the earlier you start preordering a car before your trip, the better. The latest time frame is two weeks ahead of your trip. You will have many vehicles and lower prices.

Pick-up and drop-off sites

Since you can agree about the wheels online via a website or app, you should choose where you get the car and sign all the documents. There are numerous pick-up locations all over the state, not only near Boston. The charming surroundings invite you to take a look at them. When you have an itinerary of where to go, you can select the offices on your way. Do not forget that prices may slightly deviate from the addresses. Registration offices at airports and city centers are more expensive. They are the handiest, though. Yet, if you have a choice to attend some downtown locations, take it! Prices and service will positively surprise you!

Documents required

There are some obligatory things to rent a car. You need an ID, driving license, and a credit card with a sufficient amount of funds on it. All of these must belong to the driver, not his partner, friend, or family member. It causes some misunderstanding when these people go for the trip too. But, you can want to register a second driver. Ask to take her ID and driving license too.

Young driver’s fee

Travelers may wonder how old to rent a car in Massachusetts? Because some states allow driving at 16 years. All car rental companies in Boston have a 21-year age limit. Beyond this age, people can not become renters. Besides, there is a policy to get a rental car under 25 in Boston. It asks younger drivers to pay an extra fee every day they travel. The agent calculates the price at the registration desk. Before renting a car, please clarify the terms and conditions of your rental company to avoid unbearable additional payments. When selecting a service, check car rental under 25 in the first place to get the better option.

Get insurance.

Protect yourself and preorder your vehicle with comprehensive insurance. When you do not plan insuring civil liability in full, you must make sure that the cost of coverage is at least enough for a deposit. That is money frozen on your card account until you leave a car at the drop-off site. That will at least give you some protection if you get in some trouble on the road. If you want to feel more secure, you may additionally protect yourself with a so-called travel policy. However, double-check everything properly to not pay twice for the same things. Contact your insurance company for advice and make sure the policy covers you in the US.

Free miles

You may be able to save a few dollars by switching to a car that has limited mileage. Sometimes the offer from rentals seems reasonable. Who plans to drive more than one thousand miles in one city? However, plans may change. Thus, if you decide to travel around, you should choose a car with free miles. Do it, and you will never regret it! You will explore the charming surroundings extensively without drawing your attention to the number of miles and other prices.

Full-to-Full option

The same logic described above brings drivers to accept the following condition. It is to return the car with the amount of fuel they used. It sounds well but is hard to monitor when one has other things to consider, like where to stay, what to see, and how fellow travelers feel. Thus, choose to tank the entire tank and fulfill it with fuel before dropping off the car. That will save you both money and time!

Ask for a discount

Search on the website or some external sources on the Internet and look for discount codes. Car supplier agencies place them there to attract clients. They also send them in the email newsletter before some holidays and fests. You can also ask about lower prices directly at the car rental office. An agent will do his best to assist you with that!

We have put together some rental tips for your convenient ride. Please, use them to get the road trip you will never forget! Have a great time!

Leasing is a great way to mitigate the cost of a full purchase. If you consider it the same as paying rent it starts to make a whole lot of sense why so many people choose to do it.

Whilst there are some upfront fees that need to be paid it’s in no way comparable to fronting the full cost of the car. The only cost is monthly installments of the lease and that can be a whole lot more attractive if you are on a budget.

It’s vital that you stick to the terms and conditions laid out in the lease agreement as there are some legal and financial repercussions of not paying so make sure that you have the funds available on time each month.

Below we look at the several benefits that make leasing cars attractive.

Low monthly payments

Monthly repayments are fairly low and when comparing them to financing a car through a car loan, there is no question that using a leasing company is cheaper.

The main reason it’s cheaper is due to a finance company helping you to pay the full amount of the car whereas a car lease company calculates lower monthly payments for use of the car.

Lease payments are lower as you only pay enough to cover the depreciation of the car, in addition, to the rental as well as taxes in place of the full value of the car.

With lower payments comes a whole host of savings which is a great benefit. Have a look at some of the great options available from a place such as leaseloco.com.

Less cash is required to get the vehicle

A brilliant benefit of leasing is the low up-front cost. When you finance a car you can expect to pay around 20% of the value of the vehicle in order to obtain it.

What you will need to pay is generally the first monthly instalment, tax, registration and title. All totalled, it’s far less than the cost you would pay for financing.

There might be an acquisition fee involved however this is still going to cost less money than the cash cost of finance.

Lower cost for repairs

The lease period is generally quite short which means that the repair costs will be covered by the manufacturer or the company that leases the vehicle.

This is a great cash saver as repairing a car can often be costly. In addition, services are generally paid for making maintenance costs the responsibility of the company leasing the vehicle.

Be sure to check your lease contract for particulars regarding repairs and maintenance to avoid any unforeseen vehicle charges.

No reselling concerns

At the end of the lease, you simply return the car and acquire a new one.

If you don’t own the car there is no need to sell it. Another reason that makes leasing a hassle-free experience.

The only thing that you might be liable for are charges for excess mileage, wear and tear, and any outstanding amounts that are due.

Get a new car every few years

A lease period can vary but they are usually in the range of 24 to 48 months.

A fantastic benefit is being able to exchange the old car for a new one with all of the latest bells and whistles without having to fork out lots of cash for a new car.

More cars to choose from

We all like the idea of buying a new car but that usually comes with a hefty price tag. Many people might have issues with qualifying for a car loan to purchase a new vehicle.

This is where leasing a car makes all the difference. You now have many options at your disposal and can choose a car that might have been out of your price range before.

Option to buy the car at the end of the lease

Car leases can come with some additional benefits such as being eligible to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease term.

If you truly enjoyed the car you can choose to purchase it for less than the value of the car. There is no need to purchase it if you do not want to so this is something to consider.

You could consider the lease as an extended test drive before purchase.

In conclusion, should you lease a car?

There is no clear cut answer but there are a few things to consider.

If you do not have the finances to purchase a vehicle and need one then leasing is a great option.

Consider if you would like to change cars regularly or if you want to own one car for an extended period of time.

Leasing is a great way to have the benefits of a car without a lot of the excess charges for repairing and maintenance but be sure to double-check anything before signing and agreeing.