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…
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…
9 Secrets You Should Know about Buying Tires
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. …
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…
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…
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,…