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What Happens When You Report Car Problems to the NHTSA?

If you’ve ever had issues with your car, you know how frustrating it can be. Vehicles, although typically mass-produced for the consumer market, aren’t exempt from mistakes, as anyone who has gone through a recall process knows all too well. Whether it is a small, pesky part that breaks in every vehicle made at a …
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NHTSA Top Five Things to Know About Buckling Up

Wearing a seat belt might seem underrated, but according to the NHTSA, wearing your seat belt can drastically decrease your chance of fatal injuries in a car accident. But, there is a bit of seat belt safety that some people forget, or even ignore altogether, like how to wear your seat belt properly.
A silver Nissan Versa and a red car colliding during an IIHS crash test

2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards Only Left Out 1 Japanese Automaker

Safety is a top priority for most drivers. Whether you’re hauling the kids to school or commuting to work, you want to be confident in your car. Thankfully, experts such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) help shoppers identify the safest new vehicles on the market. Most manufacturers have a few models that …
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader speaks to members of the media outside a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on October 30, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Ralph Nader Slams Politicians for Making NHTSA ‘Meek’

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has come under fire from safety advocacy groups claiming it’s not doing its job. The groups are calling for action and hope that the Department of Transportation will better enforce car safety regulations. For the past 50 years, consumer advocate and NHTSA co-founder Ralph Nader has been a proponent …
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