Hi, I’m Steve Hammes from DriveTime. Understanding your car’s performance limits as well as your own is a critical skill. Several factors affect the time it takes to stop a vehicle safely including, perception distance.  That is how far your…

Hi. I’m Steve Hammes from DriveTime.  Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death of all persons from the age of 3 to 33 years old? Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective…

Hi, I’m Steve Hammes from DriveTime. Good safety habits should be taught long before teens take a seat behind the wheel. Driving a car requires skill, which comes from practice and time.  But we believe that safety should be the…

Hi, I’m Steve Hammes from DriveTime. Shopping for safety features on new cars reveals that recent advances not only protect vehicle occupants in the event of a crash, but can also prevent accidents from happening. Many drivers are now familiar…

Where you have your car serviced is up to you.  Your warranty cannot be voided if you follow the basic set of maintenance checks and service intervals. Hi, I’m Steve Hammes from DriveTime. Most full-service oil change service centers are…