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A Guide to Buying RC Cars: What to Look For
Did you know that some remote control cars are worth more than actual cars?
That’s right—the RC cars you played with as a child are proving themselves worthy of our attention. Some range in the thousands of dollars due to high performance, new technology, and a winning aesthetic.
Needless to say, those might be collectibles more than toys, but that’s up to you!
So, whether you’re interested in adding more RC cars to your collection, have a young one in your life that loves the auto industry, or you’re considering taking your new purchase to a competition, this guide is for you.
First, Know What You’re Looking For
Above, we mentioned at least three different scenarios for purchasing an RC car, but there can be many reasons!
If you’re interested in competing, you’re likely going to have to spend some money. The same goes for those who are into collecting.
Competition cars are higher-tech and even easily modified, allowing you to outfit them to your liking. They’re high performing and more durable, giving them more versatility than your standard RC car.
Most collective cars are the same—cool specs, interesting add-on capabilities (such as a camera), and high speed—like the $5,500 Freefly Tero.
If you just want to have some fun with your kids, you’re probably looking for more of a budget-friendly option. There are several great RC cars under $200. Want a list of them? Click the following link to check it out.
Next, Explore Your Many Options
We’ve already provided you two lists of great RC cars. Some are pricier but come with all the bells and whistles. Some are more affordable and still have interesting perks.
Once you’ve established your reason for buying, it’s time to see what’s out there. We suggest starting by researching the top brands in the industry, such as:
- Axial Racing
- Kid Galaxy
- Team Associated
- Redcat Racing
- Maisto
This list certainly isn’t exhaustive, and the rest of them are right at your fingertips!
Understand what you value about each brand and compare and contrast their offerings. Much of this step will balance your wants and needs with a brand’s provided models. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for with one provider, you don’t have to settle because RC cars are everywhere.
Finally, Understand What Specs Are Important to You
This step ties in with step one.
RC cars vary by several factors: speed, size, battery-powered vs. nitro, 4WD vs. 2WD, and model. You can also consider other things like their ability to be upgraded or modified and what spare parts you’ll need for that job.
You know what’s important to you, so buy remote control cars that meet your needs.
Keep Calm and Buy RC Cars
There you have it—an introductory list of the things you need to know when shopping for RC cars.
Once you’ve established your reasonings, researched your options, and considered your favorite specs, the rest should be a breeze. Good luck!
When you’re not off racing your new ride, keep scrolling our page for tons of other informative articles.
What you should do if you get into a car accident
BAM! You didn’t see them coming, or maybe they did something at the last second that you weren’t expecting, but you just had an encounter with an event that everyone dreads … a car accident. Most are fender benders where nobody gets physically hurt, but if you handle the aftermath improperly, you could end up getting hurt very badly from a legal and/or financial standpoint.
As such, there are things that you must always remember to do when this scary but routine situation happens. Follow along below, and while we hope that such a headache doesn’t happen to you, it always helps to be prepared in the event that it does…
1) Calm yourself
Car accidents are always a stressful situation … the crash itself gets the adrenaline pumping, you’re likely shaken up, and maybe the anger of what that idiot did is already welling up in you. Nothing good can come from being nervous, violently angry, or mentally out of sorts. Take several deep breaths, be grateful that you are still alive, and remember the party on the other end is likely as freaked out as you are … they are human too.
2) Check yourself for injuries
If the accident was in any way severe, you will likely have injuries of some kind. Your task in this event is to sort out where, and how badly. It helps to have basic first aid training in this scenario to ensure fellow occupants or the passengers in the other car are not severely hurt, and if they are, to take steps to stabilize their condition until medical help arrives.
If you are hurt significantly, allow other first responders to administer care to you, as you might aggravate your injuries if you attempt to move. Even if the accident was a minor fender bender, it is very prudent to get checked out by a doctor ASAP, as hidden injuries need to be quantified immediately in order for successful car accident injury claims to be filed. If you wait too long, your claim may be denied due to potential other causes not related to the accident itself.
3) Call the police
Even if you are involved in a standard crash, calling the police is essential to ensure the safe flow of traffic around the site of the incident. Police reports will need to be filled out, and witness statements taken.
4) Get the info of the other driver (and give them yours)
You’ll need to gather the particulars of the other driver’s insurance company, as well as giving them the same info for their purposes. Note the make/model and license plate number of the car when the accident happens, should they attempt to hit and run.
Accidents are scary, but they happen everyday
You may dread having this event happen to you, but every day in your city or town, motor vehicle accidents happen. There is an established protocol that everybody follows to ensure that this unpleasant event slips past as efficiently as possible. The better you understand your role, the smoother this process will go for you.
