Messy cars are out! Clean, sanctuary-like cars are in. Try these car cleaning hacks to help keep your car clean and organized. I have seen the memes about moms and their messy cars. I think that is a myth. Not all mom’s cars are messy. I am proof of that. Perhaps it is my…
The Best Type of In Person Car Shopping Is Back: The 2021 Chicago Auto Show Returns and Has Lots to Offer
Auto shows are the best way to shop for a car, and oh, how I’ve missed them. If it seems like car shopping has changed dramatically since the pandemic started, it has. Now, you can shop online, browse the vehicles offered by local dealers, and order up a test drive, all from your computer. All…
9 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Used Car from a Private Seller
If you’re buying a used car from a private seller, don’t make my mistake. When a friend mentioned she was trying to sell her gorgeous-looking 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, I leapt at the chance to buy one of my dream machines. My husband and I had been talking about buying an older, large SUV for towing…
Help! The Car Window Sticker is So Confusing; This is What You Need To Know
This little wall of information is your truth-telling friend at a car dealership. Not that we don’t love our friends at car dealerships, and not that we don’t understand, cars have a LOT of details. As in, thousands of tiny yet very important details. Like, does it have adaptive cruise control? Brake hold? Apple CarPlay?…
How to Keep Potholes from Ruining Your Tires… And Your Day
It’s pothole season! This post is part of a paid partnership with Cooper Tires, which provided information for this story. Learn more about protecting your tires and your car by following the hashtag #TakeOnPotholes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. When we first announced to our families that we were moving to Michigan, my aunt laughingly…
7 Things to Know About Tires Before Hitting the Road
We all have tires on our cars, but how much do we know about them? Honestly, they’ve always seemed like a necessary evil to drive my car until I learned a lot more about them. Last week, Michelin invited me and twenty other women in the auto industry to their headquarters to Tire School. We had the…
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,…
11 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts Every Car Dad Will Love
It can be hard to shop for the dad who has everything — but don’t let this Father’s Day get away from you. We’ve put together 11 of our favorite last-minute Father’s Day gifts that you can still order today and have wrapped for dad on Sunday. Whether your dad loves cars or just happens…
Buying Tires: 10 Tips To Buy Smarter and Save Money
What Every Tire Buyer Needs To Know When It Comes to Replacing Your Tires I hate buying tires. It seems like every time I take my car in for service, a new set of tires is recommended. I hate the pressure: to buy something I’m not familiar with, not knowing if I’m getting a fair…
Buy a Car With My Phone? Oh, Yes, I Did!
I needed a new car. But I didn’t have time to sit at my desk researching on my computer, or at least, not enough time. I had ‘idle time’ waiting in the school pick up line, on the train to NYC, or waiting for my breakfast to microwave—time I usually spent on Facebook—but I…