Bring Your Old Gal Into The Modern Age The average age of a car on American roads today is 11.5 years. That means the average driver is tooling along without benefit of modern safety technology. But it’s possible to bring those old cars up to speed. And it’s surprisingly easy and affordable. Some systems are…
Why Car Safety Features Are the No. 1 Reason to Buy a New (or Newish) Car
Car safety features will keep you and yours safe. And they will increase your car’s resale value. From babes in car seats to new teen drivers to older drivers behind the wheel, the car safety features of today’s new cars are aimed at keeping everyone safe—the people inside the car and the people in other…
Our Complete Guide To OnStar: What’s Free, What’s Included and What You’ll Love
Lives have been saved, trips improved, and drivers assisted, all because of OnStar. When we look at buying a new car we always make sure it is equipped with OnStar. Launched in 1996 as a wholly owned subsidiary of GM, OnStar is available in Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel and Vauxhall models. The peace of mind and convenience provided by…
2017 Ford Escape Titanium Review: The Family Car for Road Tripping AND City Driving (And a Chance to Win a Britax Car Seat!)
Can this minivan family make it for a week in a pretty, but smaller, crossover? My family is not a stranger to road trips but when we were asked if we wanted to conduct a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium review on a ten day road trip, I was just a little nervous. We’re normally a…
9 Safety Features You Need in Your Next Car
Never Buy a Car Without These; Here’s Why. Safety technology has moved way beyond airbags and seat belts; there are so many features it’s hard to keep them straight. But, are they worth the investment? We think yes, you should have them all and they are well worth it. These Features Could Save You Money…