Tara Mello

Tara Mello

Tara Mello

Correspondent, AOL Autos

Tara Baukus Mello is a full-time freelance automotive writer, who has been published regularly since 1987. With over 3,500 published articles, her work has appeared  in such publications as Autoweek, Woman's Day, Parade, Automotive News, Bankrate.com, The New York Times, and cNet.com, among others. She is also the author of ten non-fiction chapter books for children. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Tara graduated cum laude from Harvard University. She and her family reside in the Los Angeles area, where she enjoys cruising year-round in the '32 Ford street rod pickup that she built with her father. You can read more about Tara at SheDrives.com.

You Just Had A Fender-Bender, Now What?

Published May 24, 2010 By Tara Mello

Tires squeal and you brace yourself for the inevitable sound of metal crunching. The actual accident is over in a few seconds, but what should you do afterwards? Here are 10 smart moves to make after you've been in a car accident. 1. Think safety first.It's a given to think safety in a more serious crash, but the after affects of fender-benders can be dangerous too. While in many states, the law r ...

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