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Mercedes is one of the most popular middle class luxury cars, and for good reason. The cars are smooth, fast, powerful and beautiful. What more could you want in a car than opening your door, slipping into leather seats and driving anywhere you want to go in sports car style.

However; you’re perfect paint job and clean car smell won’t last if you don’t take care of it. Proper care of your Mercedes includes a car service schedule, regular cleaning, careful driving and of course; proper seasonal adjustments for your car.

Car Service Schedule

Your car service schedule is extremely important. Regular maintenance can keep your car out of the garage and on the road where it belongs. For example; a maintenance check-up can detect a small problem that would get worse with time. You will have it fixed before it ever becomes a real problem. Regular maintenance will also keep your tyres and brakes in good condition. You don’t have to even own a car to know how important that is!

When looking for a good place to buy a car service schedule, try focusing on places that specialize in servicing Mercedes autos. A Mercedes car service specialist will have a much better idea of what to do with your car than someone who works on everything. 

Regular Cleaning

Your paint job is important to! So are your leather seats and driving console. Keeping them clean will help to preserve their life. 

Use non acidic, car safe soaps and soft, non-scratchy sponges for washing your paint. Scratchy materials can damage your car and normal soaps can discolour your paint job if you aren’t careful. One of the most common mistakes by car owners is to be too vigorous when cleaning a car and leave rings scratched into the paint. Another consideration is that sometimes when left to dry on its own, water (even clean water) can spot on your car. A quick drive will dry your car (just watch out for puddles).

Cleaning the inside of your car is another matter. While it doesn’t really matter what you vacuum the carpet with, wiping down the seats and console can be damaging if you use a harsh soap. Try finding car cleaning wipes that not only are suited for cleaning your car but will probably leave a dust resistant gloss as well!

Careful Driving

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that you should always drive carefully. However; most people will take this as far as using proper signalling and keeping up with speed limits. Other considerations (for your car) should include allowing your car to warm up before taking off, shifting gears properly and slowing down when driving over rough patches of road, all of which will help to reduce Mercedes car service costs.

Seasonal Adjustments

All cars need seasonal adjustments at least two times per year. A seasonal adjustment can include fluid check-up and top-off, exchanging water for anti-freeze, checking tires and perhaps exchanging them for winter or snow tires. Seasonal adjustments should also include maintenance to make sure your car is up to handling the cold rigors of winter.

With just a small amount of additional work you can keep your Mercedes looking like new for years to come. Covering your car can protect your paint job from the sun and rain. Leather creams applied once per year can keep your seats fresh and un-cracked and a small bit of cleaning will keep the inside and outside of your car in like new condition!

Spencer is a new Mercedes owner and has a car service schedule to ensure his Mercedes car service is never missed.

Before purchasing a car, most people drive the vehicle in question around for a few minutes, if at all. But the car connoisseurs at Cars.com aren’t the average automobile analysts, so they decide to kick it up a notch and take the new Nissan Leaf for a year-long test drive. After all, if you’re really interested in how a car is going to perform, doesn’t it make more sense to see how it handles in a variety of driving conditions, in different areas and at different speeds? Of course. The more than 7,000 miles Cars.com has logged on the Leaf provided a lot of insight, and the website is ready to share its findings with the world.

The Leaf: Limited in Range but Reliable

If 7,000 miles sounds like less than you’d put on a car in a year, you’re not alone. But that’s because the Nissan Leaf is a battery-electric car that is intended for use on short trips and commutes due to its limited range when powered by electricity. The Cars.com crew did note that there was one place they could never take the car — to a gas station. According to the Cars.com test drivers, not having to stop to fill up “doesn’t get old,” and the Leaf only had to visit a service station to address a faulty cell phone and upgrade vehicle software. In other words, despite having a limited range due to the battery power, the Leaf is reliable.

Leaf Performance

One area in which many drivers express skepticism is the ability for an electric car to produce high-quality performance despite a lack of a traditional, gasoline-powered engine. While the Leaf is certainly no muscle car, the Cars.com drivers did note that it had impressive acceleration and performance, comparable to non-electric cars. Additionally, the reviewers found that the Leaf offered top-notch handling, as it was quite maneuverable and “nimble” when navigating streets, from city blocks to highways. The handling, quick acceleration and steady drive all indicate that Nissan is successfully beating the stereotype that electric cars offer sub-par performance as far as the Leaf is concerned.

In other areas, the Leaf also performed as you’d expect a non-electric vehicle to. The car handled highway and city driving with ease, didn’t stall or sputter, and had a comfortable interior. The Leaf is surprisingly spacious, with a three-passenger backseat. One complaint that the Cars.com drivers did have about the cabin was that it let in more outside noise than other models. While that may be a major concern for some — the Leaf wouldn’t be optimal if you’re always toting a sleeping baby around — other drivers might not even notice, especially if you’re engaged in conversation or listening to music while you drive.

Electric Battery Range

The Leaf has a predicted range of 73 miles per charge, but the Cars.com crew didn’t ever take the vehicle all the way to the end of its estimated range. Out of the 11 Cars.com reviewers sharing the Leaf, the furthest distance traveled was 43 miles from home to office. But because the Leaf can be charged up at home, there was no need to worry about being stranded in the middle of a commute in this scenario. The Cars.com crew did express concern that the Leaf’s range might drop to a significant extent when faced with a long journey with less-than-optimal weather conditions, but an opportunity to test those circumstances never presented itself.

Thankfully, the early days of hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles are gone. One reason to celebrate is that the technology as come far enough that Nissan appears to have worked out any potential major kinks before putting the Leaf on the market. Additionally, the Leaf is pretty stylish, so you can please the earth and your fashion sense at the same time.

Hybrids and alternative-fuel vehicles may become the next industrial trend in the coming years. If you are in the market for purchasing such vehicles, you should go online to check the rates for Kanetix car insurance to make sure that you are reducing your monthly expenses as much as possible. With Kanetix, you can compare the rates offered by over 40 insurance providers in just a matter of minutes.

If you have ever searched the paper or have browsed the Internet to find something to do over the weekend, then you probably have come across numerous advertisements for car shows in your area. While these may seem like fun only for gearheads who want to talk shop with their peers, the car show has evolved over time into an affair that offers excitement for even the least automobile inclined.

Great Way to Showcase New Models

Historically, the car show began as a way to get the public excited about the latest models rolling out of the factories that year, but now it has become a place to showcase nearly every vehicle imaginable, from futuristic concept cars to elegant antiques manufactured around the turn of the 20th century. Many of these vehicles are stunning enough to be considered works of art, and since you don’t have to know a thing about music to enjoy a beautiful song, the same runs true for cars.

Test Drive Before Buying

Many car shows also stick to their original purpose: to help those in need of a new car get a glimpse (and perhaps a test drive) of the latest models scheduled for release. The enormous Los Angeles Auto show, for example, hosts dozens of new cars from popular manufacturers such as Ford, Honda and Volkswagen. The L.A. Auto Show also displays a number of “green” vehicles for those who want to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In short, car shows can offer more than just looks and speed for their visitors.

Celebrities, Games, Food and More

The fun doesn’t end with cool cars, however, because these shows provide a variety of entertaining activities for the whole family to enjoy. At the L.A. Auto Show, children can play at the Kids’ Fun Zone, which features video games, arts and crafts, bounce houses and face-painting. Entertainment for adults often includes celebrity guests, go-kart racing, hot-air balloon rides, and contests that offer a chance to win fabulous prizes. Even the food for these events has become more sophisticated now that gourmet food trucks have been popping up everywhere to deliver delicious and exotic fare from crepes to Korean barbecue.

Raising for Charity

Car shows are also an interesting way to give back to your community because many of these are designed to generate donations for various charities. This March, for instance, the Washington DC National Guard Enlisted Association and the Unity Thunder Car Club are using the proceeds from their show to help military veterans and those wounded in combat. Smaller venues also usually have some kind of raffle contest meant to benefit local organizations such as schools and other city services.

Fun and Affordable

Another great thing about car shows is that they provide an affordable way to spend the afternoon. Smaller venues are usually free, and even the largest ones cost about the price of a movie ticket and offer free admission for children 12. A lot of venues also have vendors or are combined with local swap meets to make them attractive to those in search of a bargain. If the economy has placed you on a tight budget, then a car show is what you’re looking for.

Inspiration

Lastly, car shows can provide inspiration for even those who have never before dreamed of owning and fixing up a car. A lot of gearheads love to talk about what sparked their interest in cars, and many will mention how their first trip to a show inspired them to buy a set of tools, open their car owners manual and get to work. Perhaps you have already been to one of these shows and are feeling the same urge. CDmanuals.net can help by providing online auto repair manuals at an affordable rate for any American car released before 1990. While car shows offer something exciting for everyone, showcasing your own classic car is the most fun of all.

Brandi Tolleson lives and writes from Whittier, CA.

Maybe you’ve just turned 16 or are finally ready to brave the road, but driving for the first time can be an overwhelming experience.  Don’t let that keep you from the wheel though!  Here are some tips you should keep in mind when you start driving.

Getting your licence

Before you even get into the driver’s seat, the first thing you should do is to get your learner’s license.  As a general rule, you must be at least 16 years old before you can apply for your licence although the particulars may vary state by state.  The application process involves a number of steps, including proof of identification requirements, the payment of an application fee and, of course, the successful completion of a computerised test.  Make sure to go online to check the specific requirements in your state.      

Once you’ve completed the required steps to get your learner’s permit, you’re ready to begin. Remember though, your licence has an expiration date so be conscious of that when you’re learning.

Practising

Now for the fun part! As a learner, it is legally required that you be accompanied by somebody with a full driver’s licence.  If you don’t mind paying or are a little skittish behind the wheel, getting a driving instructor can be a great way to ease into driving with the help of a skilled expert.  Driving instructors and schools offer great competitive rates so don’t be afraid to do your research.  Always make sure that whatever your choice, the driving instructor is fully accredited and qualified.

Alternatively, if you know a trustworthy family member or friend who can show you the ropes, ask them if they can teach you.  Make sure to find a quiet or wide area to begin practising and remember that communication between you and your supervisor is always key.  Remember to detail your driving experience in your logbook so as to work towards your next driver’s licence.     

Getting a car

Once you’ve gotten the hang of driving, you may want to consider getting your own car.  There are some great deals out there on both new and second-hand cars so make sure to take a look around.  There are also auto loans available to help you manage your financing options.

Driving for the first time can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be scary.  If you follow these steps, you’ll be on your way to tasting the freedom of the wide, open road before you know it!

Sarah Paige is a car enthusiast and a self-proclaimed expert in auto loans and the motoring field.

When you’re away on business in the UK, especially in London, the usual thing to do is to take cabs everywhere.  Whether from your hotel to your appointments, between meetings around town, or out for dinner in the evening, a taxi can seem like the most convenient and cheapest way to get where you need to be (without having to rely on or negotiate the public transport systems in the city you are visiting).  

This actually isn’t always the case.  I have found that on several trips it has worked out to be far cheaper and a lot more convenient, to pick up a hire car for the duration of the trip, and now strongly believe it is an option all business travellers should consider.

Cheaper than Taxis

Taxis are phenomenally expensive these days, especially in the capital.  While London’s black cabs are metered by distance, other taxis are generally done by time, so even a brief period being stuck in traffic can cost you a fortune, and it can also be hard to predict – on one day a given journey may cost twice as much as it did the day before.  If you are on expenses, this can be OK, but if you are self-employed or own a business this can make the cost of sealing that deal or making it to that meeting impossible to forecast.  With a hire car, you know how much you will be spending per day, and you can look for a deal that suits your needs.

Even many companies where staff are reimbursed expenses are now asking staff to take public transport instead of using cabs where possible, to save money.  If you can demonstrate that a hire car will cost less per day, then you should be able to arrange to get one and avoid having to stress about getting to where you need to be by bus, train or tube.

The Most Convenient Means of Transport There Is

Whatever people say, there is no more convenient way to get around than having access to your own car.  You can set off when you want, return when you want, and if, once you are back in the hotel in the evening you feel like exploring and looking for a nice restaurant, your car is right there to take you.  With a taxi you are not only adding extra expense by making additional trips, you also have to wait around for one to turn up and explain where you want to go, when maybe you would rather just drive around and see what is on offer.  With a hire car you have complete freedom to arrive at your business appointments fresh and unstressed, and enjoy your downtime.

Choose a Car that Suits the Trip

The beauty of hiring a car is, you can pick one that matches what you need for the particular trip exactly.  If you want to impress, you can turn up in a highly professional looking executive car.  If you want to make the trip as cost effective as possible, you can use a budget car hire company and get yourself a little city car that will be ideal for the urban roads.  If you need to take a lot of equipment or samples with you, you also have the option of hiring a larger vehicle should you need to.

Because car hire is so cost effective, convenient and flexible I highly recommend that next time you are planning the logistics of an out of town business trip, you compare some of the deals and cars available.

To compare the costs of car hire companies log onto carrentals.co.uk.  With lots of cars to choose from, you will find one that suits your needs within minutes.

Car insurance costs a lot of money, even for safe drivers. Many people pay too much for their car insurance, but do not know why. The following list contains five ways drivers overpay for their car insurance. The following advice can save drivers money today.

Drivers Pay Too Much in Monthly Payments

Car insurance customers almost always pay a finance charge and a payment fee when they choose to pay their premiums in monthly installments. Although monthly payments help people manage their cash flow, the extra fees add a lot to the cost of driving. When possible, insurance customers should pay their premiums with a single payment. Car insurance companies also overcharge customers by selling 6-month polices rather than 1-year policies. Drivers can usually save money by paying for a whole year of car insurance at once. Those who do not have the cash on hand to pay for an entire year should consider using a credit card to pay their annual premiums. Credit card finance charges might cost less than the cost of monthly payments to an insurance company.

Drivers Insure Multiple Cars Separately

Households with multiple drivers and multiple cars throw money away when they insure each car and driver separately. Most insurance companies offer multi-car discounts that often cost less than insuring a single car. Similarly, insurance policies that combine multiple drivers usually cost less than multiple individual policies. Young drivers can often save the most by combining policies. Whenever possible, parents should consider adding their teenage drivers to help make driving more affordable.

Drivers Pay for Too Much Coverage

Some car owners carry comprehensive and collision coverage on their cars even after paying off loans. As cars age, they lose their value, so collision coverage usually often costs more than the value of a car. Thousands of drivers overpay insurance companies by continuing their collision coverage, even when the cost of insurance does not result in any benefit. Drivers can also overpay on auto insurance by failing to shop around. Insurance companies often offer low rates to new customers, but they either raise rates or keep them constant when policies renew. Most drivers do not want the hassle of shopping for insurance every six months or every year, so they keep paying whatever their insurance company demands. On the other hand, drivers who spend the time looking for better rates often pay less for every renewal.

Drivers Do Not Challenge Tickets

Insurance companies use traffic tickets as an excuse to increase premiums, so anything drivers do to reduce the severity of a ticket can result in thousands of dollars of savings over several years.When drivers appear in court, they can often negotiate reduced charges, reduced fines and reduced points. When they do this, they save a lot more than the cost of lost work time. Many drivers over pay their car insurance because they choose to mail a check to the court rather than to contest their ticket. When this happens, drivers plead guilty to the original traffic charge, pay the full amount of their fine and receive the maximum number of points on their licenses. Doing this makes the cost of their car insurance skyrocket.

Miles Walker’s recent review looked at Alaska car insurance.

Friday night, after a really long week at work you decide you’re going to the club. Just to shoot a few games of pool and listen to the band. After all you deserve it, just need to relax and let off some steam. A few beers later and maybe even a shot or two of your Kentucky Bourbon; laughing and having the best time that you can remember in years. You decide that it’s time for you to head home. Friends ask if you are “good to drive?” You don’t feel too drunk, in fact you don’t think you have much of a buzz at all, you answer “I can handle it.”

You wake up, your head is bleeding and you look around to see what the flashing lights are all about. Between the cracks of your broken windshield, you see a car smashed to the front of yours, the windshield of the other vehicle covered with blood. Still dazed, you think you might have been in a wreck. You realize that the lights are from an ambulance and fire rescue truck. Your door won’t open.

Thoughts of anger begin to rise, as you wonder just what the other driver must have been thinking to be on your side of the road. Fire men surround both of the vehicles, one comes to your window to ask if you’re okay. Looking out at him, it dawns on you that you are the one who is in the wrong lane. You focus in on the other rescue workers around the car that you hit and are horrified to see one of them covering a body, face down in a pool of blood, with a sheet…

A tragedy like this could befall any one who decides to get behind the wheel after drinking. Situations like this can be avoided entirely with very little planning.

Realistic Alternatives

Realistic alternatives include:

Start the evening with a call to the local cab company. Taxies can be costly, but if the fare were divided among friends it can be very affordable. Prepaying for the fare can earn a discount with some companies. Bigger discount are often offered with round trip fare, avoiding the worry of having your car towed away. Most companies, if your intentions are conveyed to the office, will work with you rather than have you out on the road. Some local governments even assist with the cost (check with your State, city and county agencies for specifics).

Designating a sober driver is always a good idea if you and your friends have the discipline to stick with it. If your driver succumbs to the temptation of just one drink, the evening could be disastrous.

If you are in an urban area, know your public bus or train schedule, where their stops are, etc. Jot that information down or store it in your phone. Keep the correct change on-hand to avoid an “ahh well, I guess I’ll drive after all” moment.

Another option is to arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up.

Walking is even by far a better idea than getting behind the wheel when alcohol is involved.

Beyond the emotional trauma and obvious injury to others that will accompany you when you cause an accident, the legal ramifications can be astronomical. Not only associated with the costs associated with lawyers, court cost and fines, but also the damage to your driving record. Driving under the influence, will result in license suspension or revocation and felony conviction for persistent offenders including time in prison. Employment, options and promotions could be affected as well.

Thankfully, there are alternatives to driving under the influence. Reminders are all around us in commercials, slogan and in most states, signs along the highways. Don’t let yourself be the one to tell the story above.

This article was written by Jessica Stambaugh for Katz & Phillips, P.A. When Looking for an Orlando DUI Attorney be sure to contact the firm of Katz & Phillips, P.A. for a free case evaluation.

Just recently I was pulled over by my local highway patrol officer. I wasn’t speeding, I wasn’t driving like a maniac, I just had a busted tail lamp. My Toyota Corolla, my trusty car for numerous years had a busted tail lamp. First thing I thought was dang, I am getting a fixing ticket and now I have to go to court and waste a day doing that, just so many things can go wrong when something so little causes a problem. After getting my ticket the first thing that came to my mind was where can I get replacement toyota corolla parts? I thought now I have to call around and get prices and then deal with shipping, again just a headache for something so simple that could have been noticed and fixed right away prior to getting my ticket. Just my luck, now on to Google to find my parts.

The first thing that I typed in was replacement toyota corolla parts what do you know, there was other 20 million results for what I wanted. I didn’t need all of those 20 million results, I went to the first 3 websites and they all had what I needed. So I browsed around these websites and read up on a few reviews. One website was well ranked, but had prices about 20% higher than what these other websites had. I looked at these cheaper websites that had the parts I needed but they had some negative reviews. The only problem with these cheaper places was shipping time; I was in a hurry to get it but to save $20 I can definitely wait the extra 3 days. So I placed my order and paid; now all I can do is wait to get my item.

Once I got my replacement toyota corolla tail light I was lost. I had no idea what to do and how to replace my tail lamp. So I did a simple Google search and viola, there was over 30 videos on Google on how to replace my toyota corolla tail light. So I simply grabbed a phillips screw driver, my 10 mm socket, and about 15 minutes of my time. I got my tail light replaced; now all I had to do was get my ticket signed off. I went to my local highway patrol office, and what would you know, the same guy who gave me the ticket signed off on it. I went to traffic court, showed my correction notice, paid my fine and was on my merry way within 2 hours. Everything went smooth, I got my replacement parts for a great deal and life moves on. I had a great experience with this company and hope that people had an easy time getting replacement parts just like me.

The present-day Morgan has, fairly accurately, been described as the only vintage car still in production. Like all bon mots this tends to be an exaggeration, but there is no doubt that the philosophy of Morgan design is entrenched in the 1930s. Although the engines, the performance and the details receive regular attention, the chassis, ride, road holding, body style and construction are old designs with old fashioned results. The modern Plus Eight Morgan, with its 155bhp Rover-made 31/2-litre engine and five-speed gearbox was good for nearly 130mph with acceleration to match. Weather protection noise-suppression and refinement do not match this, however.

Morgan machines have been built in the same Malvern Link factory, under the direction of the Morgan family, since Edwardian times. Up to 1936, however, every Morgan was a three-wheeler, with a single, driven, rear wheel – and three-wheeler production carried on into the early 1950s. In 1936, the first four-wheel Morgan, the four seat 4/4, was revealed in a form which would be very familiar to present-day Morgan buyers. The sliding-pillar independent suspension used today was on that first 4/4, but it had been on the 1910 three-wheeler too! The Z section side members of the chassis frame are still a feature and the bodies, erected by Morgan themselves, were of simple steel folding on an ash wood frame. Engines of the first 4/4s were side-valve Fords. Other pre-war 4/4 engines used were overhead-inlet, side-exhaust Coventry Climax 1100s and overhead-valve-converted Standard Ten engines of 1,267cc. After the war, the standard unit was used for a time, but when Standard decided to follow a ‘one model’ (or rather a ‘one-engine’) policy, Morgan had to think again. Because of heavy Standard they decided to upgrade the 4/4 by fitting the big and heavy Standard Vangaurd unit of 2,088cc, along with a proprietary Moss gearbox.

The Plus-Four, as the new two-seat car was named, arrived in 1950, and soon made a name for itself in competition. Compared with the little 4/4 the new car was very much faster and more rugged. Even so, once Triumph had developed their TR2 sports car, it made sense for Morgan to use the tuned-up 2-litre engine. This, then, was the definitive Plus-Four, a car lighter and more accelerative than either the Triumph TR2 or the Austin-Healy 100. During the life of the car, Morgan made few concessions to modernization, although they improved the body style with a cowled nose and a sleeker tail. Disc front brakes were standardized late in the 1950s and when Triumph increased their TR engine size to 2,138cc Morgan followed them. For a time too they offered a ‘Competition’ model with Lawrence-tune TR engine and light-alloy body panels. In the meantime, from 1955, the 4/4 was re-introduced as a Series II, powered by Ford’s side valve 1,172cc engine and matching gearbox. The 4/4 continues to this day, uprated regularly with the latest Ford engines – over-head-valve units being adopted in 1960.

With Triumph dropping the four-cylinder engine completely in 1967, it was clearly only a matter of time before supplies to Morgan ran out. From the autumn of 1968, then, it was no surprise to see that the Plus-Four was equipped with the 1,600cc Ford Cortina engine, and that the exciting Plus-Eight, was added to the range. This car is powered by the ex-Buick Rover 3 ½-litre V8 engine. When Rover introduced a manual gearbox, but it has itself been dropped in favor of the ‘new’ Rover 3500 five-speed box. Many features of the Plus-Four are evident in the Plus-Eight models. To take account of the greatly increased performance since the first Vanguard engine was fitted in 1950 (there is more than twice the power nowadays) the wheel tracks have been increased and fatter tires and wider wheel rims introduced, along with better and more powerful brakes. Interior appointments have been improved, but the cockpit’s size is little larger than it was a quarter of a century of a century ago. More important than anything – the car’s character had been maintained. Orders exceed the ten-per-week production capability and waiting lists stretch ahead for years.

William V. Norrie

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New York drivers have a lot to think about to ensure that they follow the rules of the road, but there are a few questions that are asked by drivers of a variety of vehicles. This includes area taxis, commercial vehicles, NY limousines, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and boats, any of which has a long list of rules and regulations which must be adhered to in order to avoid a traffic violation. Here are some answers to New York driver’s license-related frequently asked questions:

What is the legal limit for alcohol consumption?

In New York, your blood alcohol content (commonly called BAC) cannot be over .08% if you plan to drive. You cannot put a “how many beers” type of scenario with the legal limit question, because this number is different for everyone. One person may reach the legal limit with just one drink, while others may drink three or four and be under the limit still. It depends on a lot of factors, from your age and weight to gender and even your medical history.

Does being under 21 make a difference if I am arrested for DUI?

There is a drastic difference made for underage drinkers versus adult drinkers where driving under the influence is concerned. New York’s zero tolerance policy dictates that you cannot have the slightest presence of alcohol in your system if you are underage, meaning instead of the normal 0.08% the number cannot be higher than a flat 0%. Violation of this rule will lead to extended loss of driving privileges, monetary fines, probation, and sometimes more serious consequences with a conviction.

Can I use the same license to drive any type of vehicle?

No, New York has specific license types that define what you can drive legally. For instance, some licenses are geared toward commercial vehicles, while the standard types are designated for private passenger vehicles, New York airport limousines, motorcycles, or taxi drivers. Head to your local driver’s license office if you plan to drive anything other than a traditional passenger-type vehicle to make sure that your license covers it, especially if it is a very large vehicle (such as a tractor trailer) or boat.

How long do I lose my license for if I’m convicted of a crime?

That depends on the crime, and with most crimes your driver’s license is actually not affected at all. You are not able to drive while in jail obviously, but once you are released your driver’s license is the same as before. The only thing that happens sometimes is that the license expires, which needs to be fixed before you can legally drive. It costs money to renew your license, but this is far less costly than paying for driving without a license in New York.

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