Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
Run Flat Tires: The Most Civil Way to Have a Flat Tire
Never have a flat tire again? Yes, it’s possible. A really great thing happened to me recently: I had a flat tire. Or rather, I didn’t have a flat tire, I had a damaged run flat tire. Because I have run flat tires on my car, it’s impossible to have a truly flat tire. What…
5 Very Real Reasons, Starting With Care By Volvo, That This May Be the Right Car For You
Imagine, a relationship that is designed to end well! Volvo wants you to be part of the family, to take care of you and keep you a happy Volvo driver for years. That’s a lofty goal. So, the brand has started to think about the Volvo experience from your point of view: How do you want…
The Best Car Air Filters: Do you really need a carbon cabin air filter?
When’s the last time you thought about air filters when buying a new car? Air filters can make a huge difference in how it feels to drive in a car, especially if you’re in the car for a long time. But do you need a carbon air filter? And what is a carbon air filter…
Does Your Car Really Need Premium Fuel?
Here’s the key: is premium required? Or simply recommended? If premium is recommended, but not required, you could save a few bucks – or more– every time you fill up the car. But you need to know if your car really needs premium. If it does and you use regular fuel, do you risk damaging…
5 Car Maintenance Checklist Tips to Save You Time and Money
Save time and money. It’s easy when you know. We all know the recommended schedule for oil changes and tire rotations, but are you as confident about the recommendations for the other car essentials? I admit that I didn’t always know what to change when on my car. Little things like air filters and windshield…
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…
How to Win a Drag Race, Even in a Minivan. The Secret is Synthetic Oil
I used to think that a drag racing was for muscle head guys. I really didn’t think it would be a place I’d ever want to go. Drag racing was certainly not something I thought I’d want to do. Then, I went to a drag race and saw I was wrong on both counts. First,…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…
Can You Buy Tires Online? What You Need to Know, And What We Learned
No mystery, just great service. Isn’t that the best? Guest post by Anna Mae Trievel I hated shopping for car tires so much that the last time I needed new tires, I just bought a new car. In my defense, my car was 11 years old with over 100,000 miles, so it probably made sense…