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You Are What You Drive

CBS wants to help you protect your car and the people who ride in it.
In an exclusive This Morning investigation, correspondent Roberta Baskin presents a five-part series on the car, geared toward safeguarding your family and saving you money. Driving home the point is CBS.com, with additional information and online resources.

If you missed the broadcast, you can still get the information here on CBS.com. Choose from the links below for Roberta Baskin's five-part investigation series as it appeared on This Morning.

  • Monday: Seatbelt Safety. Your car's seatbelts may be a hazard to your child's health. Find out the safe way to buckle up.
  • Tuesday: Seatbelt Safety, Part Two. They're too big for standard booster seats and too small for adult seatbelts. You may be surprised to find that they need a larger-than-standard booster seat during the in-between years.
  • Wednesday: Stay Cool. As environmentally-friendly air conditioning becomes standard equipment in new cars, the cost of staying cool is rising.
  • Thursday: Code Cracking. They've got your number, and next they'll have your car. How thieves are stealing your digital code and your car.
  • Friday: "Bait Cars." The Los Angeles Police Department is taking back the streets. Find out how "bait cars" are putting the brakes on auto theft, and how you can avoid baiting thieves.

    If you're in the market for a new set of wheels, this Car Buyer's Guide will prove indispensable. Bookmark it so you can shop smart for this major investment.

    See the following for additional resources on the Internet:
    National Safe Kids Campaign:Prevent Child Injuries

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: More on child safety seats.

    DOT Auto Safety Hotline: Find out more about possible safety defects in your car.

    Buckle Up America: Read extensive government reports on seatbelt safety.

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