April 2010 – MassDrive Blog

Check Twice Save A Life – Motorcylists are Everywhere

On April 29, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in Car Safety TipsTagged Amesbury, Bob Doiron, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, Massachusetts Motorcyclists, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, MMA, motorcycle safety, Paul Cote, Think Twice Save a Lifecomment

As the snow melted and floods subsided, March’s beautiful weather lured motorcyclists out early this riding season, a drastic change from last year when many motorcyclists did not ride until […]

SBA Approved Loans – Flooding Cleanup Aid

On April 28, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Disaster Assistance Loans, Disaster Loan Program, disaster relief, east coast flooding, FEMA, Frank Skagga, Massachusetts Flooding, U.S. Small Business Administrationcomment

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $6 million in Disaster Assistance Loans for the natural disaster survivors in Massachusetts. Frank Skaggs, director of the SBA Field Operations […]

DOT Highway Division – Interview with Luisa Paiewonsky

On April 23, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Accelerated Bridge Program, Boston Globe, Cape Cod, Eric Moskowitz, Governor Patrick, Luisa Paiewonsky, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Massachusettts Highway Departmentcomment

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation‘s Highway Division was formed from a merger of the Massachusetts Highway Department and the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. After the merge Luisa Paiewonsky has overseen the […]

Massachusetts License Security Lock Down

On April 21, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged driver's license, junior driver, license security, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massachusetts driver's licnese, massachusetts drivers, MassDOT, unior licnesecomment

Brand new Massachusetts driver’s license and ID’s have been released today with increased security features. The new cards have been put into production this week as new drivers and license […]

Teen Driving Fatalities Decrease Significantly!

On April 19, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged governor Deval patrick, Junior Operator License, Massachusetts Driving Legislation, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, teen drivers, teen driving, teen fatalities, The Boston Globecomment

Fatal accidents involving teenagers under 18 years of age has fallen 75% in the past three years after Massachusetts began implementing the Junior Operation License Law creating harsher penalties for […]

Auto Insurance for Rental Vehicles

On April 16, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged AAA, auto insurance, auto insurance agent, rental car, rental car insurancecomment

When picking up a rental vehicle the concierge, more often then not, will offer additional auto insurance through the rental business for an additional fee. Many drivers blindly decline or […]

Route 9 Construction Site Now Available

On April 15, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged DOT, Framingham, Massachusetts construction, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Natick, Route 9, Route 9 construction, Southboroughcomment

Massachusetts Route 9 is to undergo a 7.8 mile long construction this summer, creating some anxiety for commuters as well as local residents and businesses. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation […]

Massachusetts Makes Top 10 for Least Expesive Auto Insurance

On April 14, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in Save On Auto InsuranceTagged auto insurance comparisions, auto insurance premium, insure.com, Louisiana, Maine, massachusetts, massachusetts auto insurance, Michigan, Saving Money On Auto Insurancecomment

A recent survey published by Insure.com has revealed the United States most and least expensive states for auto insurance. The study was based on the average auto insurance premium for […]

Forget the Lemons- How to Avoid Buying Bad Car

On April 12, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged autosafety.com, carfax, edmunds, kelly blue book, lemon laws, National Traffic Safety Administration, new car, purchasing new vehicle, Toyota, VINcomment

With the recent 8.5 million Toyota recall it makes you wonder just what you’re getting yourself into when purchasing an auto of any kind. When you’re in the market for […]

Massachusetts Bill to Set Hourly Labor Rates in Auto Shops

On April 9, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged AASP, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts, auto commission, consumer affairs and business regulation, House Bill 1043, Massachusetts House, Massachusetts legislation, Massachusetts senate, Senate Bill 122comment

Legislators are considering two bills that would regulate minimum labor rates for body, paint, frame, and mechanical repair shops. The two pieces of legislation, S.B. 122 and H.B. 1043, have […]