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…
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?…
A Girl’s Guide to Car Safety
We often forget that we live in such a crazy world when it comes to driving. When was the last time you actually looked around before heading to your car? Did you have your keys in your hand or wait until you got to the car to start fumbling around your purse for them? Did…
Driving Etiquette: Tips for Less Stressful Driving
Just because you have your license, doesn’t mean that you are a good driver. Some people might read the title of this article and automatically think it doesn’t pertain to them because they have their license already but that’s not the case. You may have picked up some bad habits over the years. Aggressive driving…
We Went to Skip Barber Racing School and Learned How to Prevent a Crash
Losing control of your car is frightening. Learning how to react could save your life. Have you ever rounded a corner too fast and felt your car slipping a bit on the road? Or perhaps you hit a spot of wet pavement and hydroplaned, skating across the water after losing touch with the pavement. Either…
The Safest Cars on the Road: Why Lighter, More Fuel Efficient, Rather than an Older, Heftier Cars Are Safer
New technology and materials have your back. Recently, Kevin Hart and two friends suffered an awful car crash in California. They were in Kevin’s vintage Plymouth, which plunged down an embankment on a hilly road. Luckily they all survived, but the photos of the damage are chilling. The car’s roof was crushed and it’s a…
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….
I Went To Driver’s Ed And Learned … I Have A Lot To Learn About Driving!
I also learned why I should hire someone else to teach my teen to drive and possibly, save her life. My oldest daughter turned 16 not long ago and the pursuit began: She wanted to get her driver’s license. Since driver education classes were the victim of budget cuts in our schools, I thought, well, of…
Which Luxury 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? We Put Them to the Ultimate Car Seat Challenge
We tested our car seats in these luxe SUVs and this is what we found. It’s the new parents dilemma: Do you need to give up your luxury car just because you have kids? Of course not! But do consider this: A luxury SUV. You’ll still enjoy the benefits of a luxury car as well…
Which 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? The Ultimate Car Seat Challenge
New parenthood has so many tough decisions; we just made this one easier. It’s probably the most painful part of new parenthood: Buying a child car seat. You wade through all the rules, regulations, features and benefits of child passenger car seats to be sure that you have absolutely the best, safest possible car seat…