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,…
The Safest Cars on the Road: Why Lighter, More Fuel Efficient, Rather than an Older, Heftier Cars Are Safer
New technology and materials have your back. Recently, Kevin Hart and two friends suffered an awful car crash in California. They were in Kevin’s vintage Plymouth, which plunged down an embankment on a hilly road. Luckily they all survived, but the photos of the damage are chilling. The car’s roof was crushed and it’s a…
Road Trip Hacks You Need To Know Before Hitting the Road
Tis the season. Especially this year. Nothing is worse than feeling unprepared for a long road trip. And with road trips on the rise everywhere now that people are looking for safe ways to get out of the house, the road promises to be more crowded. Whether your road trip consists of going on…
Gotta Get Away? Safe Road Trips You Can Take Right Now
The car is one place we feel safe Traveling in our own vehicle makes us feel safe. We own everything inside and we have the choice of who travels with us and where we go. All that’s left is figuring out safe places to travel during these times. My, how the pandemic has changed how…
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Explained: All You Need to Know About the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems
Just plug in and let your phone do the navigating. And texting. And phone calling! We live in a time where everyone and their mamas are glued to their phones. It’s like a lifeline. If you’ve been inside a new car lately, you’ve surely noticed that most new cars on the market offer a…
Road Trip Planning Checklist: How to Safely Prepare During a Pandemic
Road trips seem to be the new way to travel these days and it’s no surprise. But we’re in a pandemic. Safety above all should be top priority. I get it. You’ve got cabin fever and want to venture off for a bit, clear your mind. And you’ve quarantined so long, you deserve it, right?…
Is Your Car Road Trip Ready? Easy Checks Anyone Can Do – and What a Mechanic Should Look at – Before You Hit the Road
Our 12-point checklist offers peace of mind on the road this summer. Ah. The Great American Road Trip. Who doesn’t doesn’t need this more than ever these days? It’s worth cramming everyone and everything into your car for a trip to the lake or the beach and suffering yet another game of license plate bingo…
Baseless Car Seat Installation: How to Keep Baby Safe In Taxis and Ubers
Choosing the correct car seat for your baby is one of the first big decisions parents make. Before your baby is even born, you likely spent hours researching which car seat to buy. You chose one you believe will be easy to use and will keep your baby safe and secure. But did you think…
The Safest Cars on the Road: New Technology Adds Up to Safety for Everyone
It starts with a new airbag, innovated by Honda When Joni Stuker starts to tell a story you know you’re going to laugh; her bubbly voice and rascally smile get you primed for belly laughs. We sat around a conference table a year ago as she launched into a story she dubbed “Eat the Burrito,”…
A 7 Step Guide of What to Do (and Not to Do) After an Accident
A car accident is never ideal, but it is especially unnerving for a new driver. Last month, my 17-year-old cut off a driver and got sideswiped. She called us immediately and had no idea what to do. That’s when it occurred to me, we never told her what to do after an accident. This 7-step…