It’s surprising how exhilarating it can be to drive over 100 mph. Exhilarating and addicting. I’ll admit it: I was a little apprehensive about the idea of learning to drive on a track. But if we aren’t learning, we aren’t growing, right? So when the Midwest Automotive Media Association (nickname: MAMA, it’s a Chicago-based group…
The Truth About Worn Tires and Tire Replacement: What You Need to Know
And, how to know when to buy new tires! Michelin doesn’t want you to buy new tires. Not before you need them, anyway. The company is committed to being the safest tire on the road. And now, it wants to also be seen as the most responsible and sustainable tire on the road. But being…
Do You Need to Replace Child Car Seats After an Accident?
Probably. Here’s what you need to know. Recently my daughter was in a car crash on her way to work (she’s okay). Luckily, my twin granddaughters were not in the car with her when she was rear-ended by a large truck. However, their car seats were in the car. After the accident, I did some…
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…
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…
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?…
Growing Family? Our Tips for Choosing the Best Cars for New Parents
Congratulations! You are about to have the ride of your life. Of course you’re dreaming of what your baby will look like. And you can’t wait for that first smile. You’ve probably registered for gifts, decorated a nursery, and researched EVERYTHING! You’ve selected a car seat that will keep your baby safe while traveling to and…
7 Commandments for Carpooling Kids Like a Boss
It’s back to school season. Get ready, Mom and Dad! Homework, after school practices, and carpooling kids…oh my! When you are in the thick of the school season, you can feel like you are an Uber for kids on a daily basis. Banding together with other parents at the same school or whose kids are…
Are Electric Cars Actually Better for the Environment?
Some people are saying that electric cars are just as bad for the environment as combustion engines. Some people are saying electric cars are even worse. There are a ton of myths surrounding electric vehicles and just how eco-friendly they are, with some based in fact and some completely made up. It can be hard to find…
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…