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More than half of Americans mention Uber when hearing the term “shared mobility service” and Millennials are the ones paving the way for other generations as they are the most active users of this new type of service, according to a new research by ReportLinker.

Millennials, who have a higher comfort-level with ride-hailing services than older generations, demonstrated strong name recognition of top brands, with Uber (98%), Lyft (84%), and ZipCar (49%) at the top of their list. When asked about shared mobility services, the ride-hailing service was mentioned by 57% of respondents in unaided questions, and 96% of the time in aided responses but ride-hailing services are just one of several shared mobility options: 

• Car-sharing services, offer drivers the ability to lease an automobile for a few hours per day.

• Ride-sharing services, enable riders to share trips with others going the same way.

• Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, are notable for disrupting the taxi industry and are predicted to do the same to the automotive industry. These services enable passengers to hail freelance drivers using their own cars to transport riders on short trips.

• Bike-sharing services are similar to car-sharing, in which users pay nominal amounts to rent a bicycle for an hour or two.

Results of the survey show that: 

• Ride-hailing services are more popular than other types of mobility options and are used much more frequently than other ride-sharing services with 82% of respondents saying they have hailed a ride.

• Millennials said they will use ride-hailing services 70% of the time when going out for an evening with friends.

When asked about the reasons why they like to use such services 

• 64% of US respondents mentioned the ability to simply open an app and call a car to the nearest curb

• 35% said the efficiency of the experience

• and 28% said the reduced cost

When asked about the reason for their satisfaction: 

• 42% of respondents mentioned the wide accessibility of the service

• 29% mentioned the ease of payment

• and 22% chose the low cost of the service

Ride-hailing services, led by Uber, have significantly disrupted the landscape for personal travel. The automobile industry certainly recognizes this shift and what it potentially means for the future of automobile ownership. As a result, both traditional players like Toyota, and automotive startups such as Tesla have plans to enter the shared mobility market in the upcoming months . 

To see all results and read the full report, please click here. 

The following tips are great to give to customers who may be wondering how to prepare their vehicle for winter.

With cold weather on the way in many areas, it is essential to prepare your car, truck, or SUV for the winter months ahead. You also need to do this if you will be traveling through cold weather. If your vehicle is not ready for the drop in temperature, you could pay the price for not being prepared.

What should you do to get your car ready? Here are a few top tips.

1. Get your battery checked

There is nothing worse than being stranded during the holiday season at a shopping mall or on the side of a highway. It is important to get your vehicle’s battery checked, especially if it is over three years old.

Your dealership can see if there is any corrosion around the battery’s connection points and if it is up to the task of keeping your car going during winter.

2. Antifreeze

Your vehicle should have a 50-50 antifreeze and water mixture inside its radiator. Antifreeze may even “look healthy” but still need replacing. The antifreeze’s important additives could be worn out, which means it won’t protect your vehicle.

Experts say you should replace the antifreeze every two years, which should prevent any problems. It is always best to get your antifreeze checked when you get an oil change. Then, it can be replaced as soon as any signs of breakdown are identified and you can avoid any larger problems.

3. Tire pressure

When snow and ice hit the ground, it is difficult to get good traction on roads and highways. Having the correct tire pressure allows your vehicle to have the best possible traction in snow and ice.

With colder weather comes a drop in the air pressure of your tires. Look in the owner’s manual of your vehicle to see what the correct pressure is and make sure you top it up.

4. Oil change

It is important to make sure your car has the right oil for colder months and getting it replaced as the seasons change is important. Certain types of oil perform better in certain conditions. Your mechanic can let you know if a change is recommended. You need the correct thickness of oil as colder weather makes oil run thicker. Your vehicle’s life-blood can’t work properly if it is too thick, so make sure you get it changed if you are due.

5. Wiper blades

It seems simple enough, but if you can’t see the road or vehicles in front of you, there’s a great risk of an accident. The more it rains, snows, and sleets, the more use your wipers will get. Extreme weather situations make it increasingly important to have wipers that have a significant amount of life left.

Experts say that wiper blades should be replaced after just one year. So, make sure you have new ones ready to go.