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SmartAdditions was founded to help drivers enjoy more safety and comfort on the road. There is more to that than just making and selling great products.
Information and preparation are just as important as the car you drive and the auto accessories you use. No car, truck, or SUV and no amount of gadgets will make anyone a safe driver if they don't have knowledge and experience. These articles are where we share information and our experiences.
It is better to learn from the experience of others because no one has time to experience everything themselves.
Vintage Restoration Nearly Blocked by DMV Visor Demand
In 1991 Jeff’s father built a beautiful replica kit car. It was a custom Fiber Fab Car built on a 1971 VW Beetle frame. When finished he had a near-perfect replica of a vintage 1952 MG TD sports ca...
The ADDVISOR in Times Square - Danny and Greg react
Danny Johananoff – President and founder, SmartAdditions, Inc. For many people seeing their name in lights is a lifetime dream. As an artist my name has been on many exhibitions but never in such ...
How do I hate commuting? Let me count 10 ways
For over 30 years I’ve commuted in and around several major metropolitan areas. While each place is different in some ways, some problems are universal. Here I’ll share some of the bad things I’ve ...
How the sun makes pedestrians invisible
On a July evening, Forest Brown was driving carefully down a residential street, not exceeding the 25 mph speed limit. The evening sun was bright and glaring off other cars, making it very difficul...
How can you keep car sun glare from ruining your day? We all hate sun glare while driving but most of us only think about it when we’re looking into the sun. We forget about it after we drive away ...
Tinting vs. Polarization - What’s the Difference?
Tinting reduces the amount of light that passes through a material but polarization is needed to stop the invisible danger of sun glare.