San Francisco - August 25, 2009

Cruise Control

DriverSide.com Launches

Monthly bang trims. Bushwhacking. Keeping up with cracked cuticles.

Maintenance can really be a drag.

Check your ride off your to-do list with DriverSide, a new SF-based site that aims to make the trials and tribulations of car ownership a snap.

Launching today, the site helps you avoid shady mechanics with a city- and car-specific repair calculator. It also offers how-to videos (i.e., how to check engine fluid), free expert advice from a panel of grease monkeys, and service center rankings.

Sign up to create a “garage” for your car; DriverSide tracks recall alerts and even tells you when your next scheduled maintenance should be.

Think of it as a personal assistant that keeps your car — like the rest of you — in tip-top shape.

From head to timing belt.

Available online at driverside.com.