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…
Want to Make Your Old Car Feel New Again? Mine Did When I Installed Cooper Tire’s EnduraMax Tire
New shoes will put a spring in your step, right? Our Toyota Sienna’s tires were semi-worn, and with winter coming up, I was feeling nervous about driving. A pair of nice, durable tires was exactly what I needed. When Cooper Tire offered to send its Discoverer EnduraMax for me to review, I jumped the chance….
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?…
Your Car Emergency Kit: 100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
No matter who is driving you need 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….
Messy Car? Try Our Cleaning Tips to Keep it Clean (and Sane)
Messy cars are out! Clean, sanctuary-like cars are in. Try these car cleaning hacks to help keep your car clean and organized. I have seen the memes about moms and their messy cars. I think that is a myth. Not all mom’s cars are messy. I am proof of that. Perhaps it is my…
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…
Hercules Tires Review: Why These Tires Gave Me New Confidence Behind the Wheel
I never knew I could love a new set of tires. Like most young Millennials, I had never bought a set of tires for my car. When I had a flat tire some months ago I went into a panic; I didn’t know the tire size or even who it call when it came to…
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…
Tirescanner Review: On-Line Tire Buying, Affordably Priced With the Most Convenient Installation Possible
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…
7 Summer Car Care Tips to Help You (and Your Car) Keep Cool
Welcome to the height of summer. While hot summer temperatures can have an advantage, such as killing viruses and germs that may make their way into your car–Ford engineered a heat-driven germ-killing process to sanitize police cars during the Covid-19 pandemic– those temps can do a number on humans in cars. We know not to…