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…
Celebrities. Smackdowns. Supercars: Behind the Scenes at Lexus 0-60 Celebrity Driving Competition
Who wouldn’t want to hang out at the track with 6 famous competitors driving Lexus performance cars? And get an inside track on who will win a Lexus LC 500 Convertible for a year? We certainly did! For two full days of driving and racing action at the Fontana Auto Club Speedway in California, we got…
Take on Snow and Ice with These Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
The most important safety system in your car is you – the driver. Growing up in upstate New York between Buffalo and Lake Placid, it seemed I was always driving in snow. I knew to take it seriously and somehow just figured out how to do it without much concern. But people who live outside…
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…
Britax Endeavours Car Seat Review: Safety First for Our Girl
Second, only to a mother’s love for her baby, is her concern for his safety. It seems the moment we find out we are expecting a child we start to worry about all the things that could happen during the pregnancy and after… all the way to college, adulthood, and beyond. We spend a lot…
Continental Tire Review: These Run Flat Tires Will Change Your Life. Really.
I may have mentioned once–or a least a hundred times–how much I love run flat tires. That’s because winter is a tire killer. This winter left our roads filled with potholes, patches and cracks; add to that years of neglect, and they’re a mess. And it is precisely because of these roads that run flat…
Winter Is Coming: Be Ready With These 10 Winter Car Tips
Winter is on the way, are you ready? Here in New York, autumn has been unseasonably warm. But we all know winter is coming—and it’ll probably arrive just in time for holiday travel. It’s important to get your vehicle ready for winter and for the holiday season, even if you’re not ready. I learned 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…
Keeping Kids Happy In Car Seats: All Our Secrets
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…
Teen Drivers: What You Should Know When The Car Breaks Down
We tell our teen drivers not to text and drive, speed, or drink and drive. But have you told your teen what to do if there actually is an emergency? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accidents are the number one killer for teens aged 15-to 20-years old in the United States,…