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…
100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
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….
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…
Get On the Road to a Healthier New Year
You know the saying, “New Year, New Me!” Did you know that approximately 80% of people who set resolutions in the new year fail? Why do we think that is? It may be because people set unrealistic goals, or they just aren’t ready to make a change yet. Not to worry, we want to help…
How to KonMari Your Car and Spark Joy
Yes, a clean car can bring joy. You Might Have Heard of Marie Kondo. Tidying expert, best-selling author, and star of her own Netflix series, Marie Kondo has helped thousands of people organize their homes and lives with her KonMari Method™. But can you “KonMari” your car? You bet you can! The KonMari Method™ encourages…
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…
How to Clean Your Car Like a Pro
These car cleaning tips will get your car looking new again. Or at least new-ish. Growing up with a dad and brother who were both “motor heads,” I learned to have pride in the car I drove. I learned to pull out all the gear in the backyard and get the outside to shine, down…
Don’t Buy New Tires Until You Read This: Tire Rack Tire Review
This is how to know which new tires to buy. When it comes to tow & haul, I can talk your ear off about most of the technical aspects. As an RV’ing family I’ve done my research, gotten hands-on, and honestly know way more than I’d like to admit. Have questions about weight distribution hitches?…
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…
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…