Prep for your trip –and don’t get stuck. AAA just came out with their Thanksgiving stats, and it’s gearing up to be the busiest year ever. Of the 48.7 million projected travelers, nearly 9 in 10 will travel by car this Thanksgiving – the most since 2005! And although most of us have had a mild…
Don’t Be Scared! These 9 Halloween Safety Tips Will Keep Kids Safe on the Streets
The Scary Truth: Kids are 4x More Likely to Be Hit By a Car on Halloween. We are diligent about teaching children Halloween safety when it comes to taking candy from strangers, trick-or-treating in unfamiliar neighborhoods and not eating their candy until we’ve checked it out. But do you talk to them about safety on the streets…
Trunk or Treat Tips: Take Halloween On The Road This Year
You Need Trunk or Treat Tips Because BOO Happens in Cars. Think about it: The idea of sending your precious little ones knocking on strangers doors to collect candy, strangers who may be dressed in a scary getup and may be handing out even scarier stuff, is frightening. But what’s a parent to do? Meet the Halloween…
Drive-in Movie Theaters Make a Comeback
This blast from the past that is just what we need right now. They never really went away, but drive-in movie theaters have taken a back seat to mega-movie complexes for decades. Not anymore. In our current social distancing world, those mega-movie complexes sit empty. And that enticing aroma of fresh popcorn has faded away….
Top Ten Car Buying Mistakes
Let’s be real, the car buying experience can be intimidating. So being prepared is crucial if you want to drive off of the dealership lot as a happy new car owner. Unfortunately, many car buyers skip the prep work and end up in a car they really don’t like. We want to help you avoid that,…
Car Love: It’s Real for Mazda Miata Owners
What is it about the Miata that makes us fall in love? It doesn’t make sense, really. The Mazda Miata MX 5 is a tiny little car that doesn’t seem like a good fit for anyone with any height or size. But, people who own them LOVE them. And it’s not limited to a certain…
Buying a New Car? 9 Things You Need To Know–Right there on the Window Sticker
You NEED to read our guide to the Monroney window sticker before you head to the car dealer. It’s supposed to protect you but often, it’s the first thing that baffles you when looking at a new car and makes you think, well, I can live with my old car for another year: The Monroney, a/k/a…
4 Steps to a Beach Ready Car
Summer has arrived and it’s time to hit the beach. Maximizing your fun in the sun is the goal and a little pre-planning is what you need to make that happen. You’re relying on your car to get you there, so make sure it’s packed with everything you need for a happy worry-free beach day….
Going Topless: What’s Your Convertible Car Style?
It’s Summertime Ladies. Take Off Those Tops! When the sun comes out, the tops come off. Hold up! Don’t bring out the “girls” and get arrested for indecent exposure…we’re talking about convertible tops. It’s the quintessential summer car that actually works for spring and autumn, too. And, if you live in Florida…you can stretch that…
Safety and Adventure in a 3 Row SUV: The 2019 Subaru Ascent Review
Safety Doesn’t Have to be Boring. Subaru has proven that time and again. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercial where the teenager has an accident but no one’s concerned because “it’s a Subaru!” And there’s the other one where the husband is in the hospital after a car accident. But wait: he gets a do-over…