You may not know it, but you need protection when renting a car. You’re on vacation in beautiful sunny Miami with your best friend. You decide to rent a convertible to cruise down Ocean drive in style. You rent it from your favorite car rental company and as you check out, you notice a few…
6 Simple Steps to A Flawless Road Trip
Make sure you’re really road trip ready, and puke free. Everyone is packed, the itinerary is set and you’ve had your car checked over by your trusty local mechanic. (No? Check out our tips for getting the car road trip ready here.) Now, just one more thing – are you prepared for an emergency? From…
3 Apps to Minimize Texting When Driving
Safety apps for all ages of car lovers. Our son is almost eleven and has developed a deep love for high-end cars. As I watch his auto enjoyment increase, I can’t help but panic a bit when I think about him driving someday. My main concern is the distraction that smartphones cause when behind the…
Car Tech Twitter Party: Join Us On March 3rd
What Apps, Tech And Gear Can’t You Live Without? In car technology is becoming more and more important to us: To communicate, to find our way, to avoid traffic—because, you know, traffic is never an issue—and to keep back seat passengers happy (or doing homework!). What are your favorite tech features in a car? What…
An App For That: Maintenance Reminders From Carfax
Carfax, which offers buyers of used cars a detailed history, has a new app for all car owners. myCarfax, for owners of new or used cars, notifies you when your next routine service is due. The app, for iPhones and Androids, has a recommended schedule of preventative maintenance at various mileage intervals for every make…