Tires. Every car has them and at some point, will need to have them replaced. It’s also one the few experiences that can drive (and has driven) me to tears. But those negative experiences can be left in the past, especially since Covid-19 has changed the way that people show up, shop, drive and interact…
Tidy Up: 6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
Spring is here! Thank goodness. After a massive blizzard in New York City, I’m relieved to see it… and so is my car! Salt, snow, and slush have made a mess of things. It’s time to tidy up. Here are our six spring cleaning tips for your car. #4 is will awaken your inner Marie Kondo….
Spring Car Care: 7 Ways To Prepare for Warmer Temperatures
Spring is Too Sweet: Don’t Let a Breakdown Spoil It The ground is thawing and the birds are chirping, that means warmer temps are on the way. This is the perfect time to maintain your car – before Spring fever conveniently lets you forget to do it. Just as spring cleaning is a good idea for your…
What Drives Her: Bogi Lateiner Is Empowering Women To Take Control Of Their Auto Repair Experience
Bogi Lateiner has spent her life empowering women, both inside the automotive sphere and out. She started off with a desire to work in law in order to help domestic violence victims and slowly discovered that her real passion came in empowering women to understand more about cars and to remind the world that girls…
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls
You never know when your car might be recalled. From faulty airbags to improperly tightened bolts, there’s any number of reasons why a car might be recalled. A lot of folks are unsure of what to do about a recall, or even how to check if their car is impacted in any way, which is…
Get the Best Used Car For Your Money: What You Need to Know
A really great new-to-you car could be in your driveway soon. Used cars can offer great savings, but the perception is that the risk is great, too. That’s not necessarily so. The best used cars often have been checked over and tuned up or repaired; they often come with a warranty, they can offer many…
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…
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…
How to Have a Flat Tire and Not Ruin Your Day – Starting With Roadside Assistance
Don’t panic. It’s not as awful as you think. Not long ago I got a call from my daughter, one that all moms dread: “Mom, we have a flat tire! What do we do???” Both my daughters were in the car and they were panicked. They were on the highway and road flotsam slashed…
Your Car Emergency Kit: 100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
No matter who is driving you need to be prepared with an emergency kit. ** PSSST ** We’re giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to help you start your emergency kit on Instagram NOW!! —> Instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets…