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Get the Best Used Car For Your Money: What You Need to Know

March 1, 2021 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

window sticker

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… 

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Filed Under: Buying a Car, Finance, Maintenance Tagged With: best used cars, how to buy a used car, used cars

Can You Buy Tires Online? What You Need to Know, And What We Learned

February 18, 2021 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance, She Buys

How to Clean Your Car Like a Pro

February 13, 2021 by Guest Contributor 3 Comments

Car cleaning tips - start by washing the outside.

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance, She Buys Tagged With: car cleaning, car cleaning tips, clean, clean car

How to Have a Flat Tire and Not Ruin Your Day – Starting With Roadside Assistance

February 9, 2021 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance, She Buys Tagged With: car maintenance, flat tire, roadside assistance, roadside safety, spare tire

Your Car Emergency Kit: 100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car

February 5, 2021 by Catherine Parker 6 Comments

road trip to Banff Canada with Car Emergency Kit Must-Haves.

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance, Safety & Driving, Travel Tips Tagged With: be prepared, emergency kit must haves, emergency kits, first aid kits, road trip

5 Very Real Reasons, Starting With Care By Volvo, That This May Be the Right Car For You

January 29, 2021 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

Care by Volvo

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… 

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Filed Under: Buying a Car, Luxury, Maintenance, Volvo

9 Secrets You Should Know about Buying Tires

January 26, 2021 by Diana Rowe 25 Comments

It's time and you know it, but buying tires is SO stressful! Ease the stress with these 9 tips for tire buying.

Buying Tires Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating, We’re Here to Help One of the most important purchases as car owners is tires, as this is the vehicle’s most important safety feature. Let’s face it – after the often intimidating car buying experience, the last thing you want is a repeat when replacing your car’s tires. … 

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Filed Under: Maintenance, She Buys Tagged With: best new tires, buying tires, Car Buying and Maintenance Tips, car safety tips

The Best Car Air Filters: Do you really need a carbon cabin air filter?

January 7, 2021 by Maria Smith 4 Comments

Late model cars, like this 2018 Nissan Rogue, often offer a carbon cabin air filter to keep your car smell good.

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance Tagged With: car care, Nissan Rogue

Run Flat Tires: The Most Civil Way to Have a Flat Tire

January 6, 2021 by Scotty Reiss 2 Comments

Run 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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance Tagged With: best tires, run flat tires, tires

How to Win a Drag Race, Even in a Minivan. The Secret is Synthetic Oil

January 5, 2021 by Kendra Pierson Leave a Comment

Ron Capps, NHRA Funny Car driver, Pennzoil 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,… 

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Filed Under: Fuel And Efficiency, Maintenance Tagged With: drag racing, motor oil, Pennzoil, plant tour, Synthetic oil

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