Any parent knows kids and car seats aren’t necessarily a match made in heaven. But, car seats are necessary for safety and moms and dads have to find a way for keeping kids happy in car seats. And, if not 100 percent happy, at least content. Or, at least not kicking and screaming. It’s all…
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…
When’s the Last Time You Updated Your Auto Insurance? 6 Great Ways to Save
Insurance adds to the cost of car ownership. Here are some tips to save money. Admit it…nothing beats the rush of a new car purchase, especially a bright shiny new model with that new car smell. But once you’ve decided on the car of your dreams, auto insurance is the next important stop on…
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…
The Jeep Wave Isn’t Just a “Hi” Sign From Other Drivers. It’s Membership with Benefits
The “Wave” now signals even more confidence in ownership. I still remember my first “Wave” from another Jeep, it was a pretty exciting experience. The “Jeep Wave” has been a known symbol for Jeep owners, a signal that goes back to early military days when drivers would wave to one another signaling themselves as an…
6 Safe Driving Tips to Model and Teach Your Teens
If we knew then what we know now, we would have been safer drivers. I was more than six months pregnant with my son and picking up some new-mom supplies at the local Babies R Us. Stepping into my Nissan Altima carefully and settling my burgeoning belly into the seat, I looked behind me and…
6 Driving Mistakes You’re Making — and 6 Minutes to Being a Better Driver
Now there’s no excuse for being a bad driver. You’ve driven behind this car: it seems as if it wants to curse all it its path, making wide turns, drifting in and out of the lanes, speeding and slowing randomly. I was behind a car like this recently and I had to get away from…
Oh, the Joy of New Tires. Seriously. All Season Continental Tire Review
It’s not what I dream of spending time and money on, but wow, do these feel good. It’s that feeling in the pit of your stomach every time you hit the brakes… the fearful voice in your head asking, “Am I going to hit that car in front of me?” Seriously, if you get this…
Get On the Road to a Healthier New Year
You know the saying, “New Year, New Me!” Did you know that approximately 80% of people who set resolutions in the new year fail? Why do we think that is? It may be because people set unrealistic goals, or they just aren’t ready to make a change yet. Not to worry, we want to help…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
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…