7 Reasons Why Subaru Owners Love Their Cars. As an owner of three Subaru Outbacks, I have officially joined the ranks of the Fiercely Loyal Subaru Owners Club. Okay, that’s not a real club, but it could be (more on that later) because once you’ve owned a Subaru, you are a Subaru fan for…
The 10 Best Run-Flat Tires for Your Next Vehicle Upgrade
Never worry about a side-of-the-road tire change again. Run flat tires are here to save the day and deliver you to your destination. While they may be a little more costly than your standard tire, they’re well worth the investment when it comes to travel. Gone are the days of changing your own tire or…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls
You never know when your car might be recalled. From faulty airbags to improperly tightened bolts, there’s any number of reasons why a car might be recalled. A lot of folks are unsure of what to do about a recall, or even how to check if their car is impacted in any way, which is…
9 Car Seat Safety Tips for Your Fall Road Trip
Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean your family travel is over, right? Apple picking, leaf peeping or a sweet weekend at the beach–no crowds and the sun isn’t so hot– is probably on your to-do list. But before you head out, make sure car seat safety is on that list, too. This is Child Passenger Safety Week, created…
Buying a Car for an Older Family Member? You Might Want to Avoid Infotainment Systems – Or Find One that Can be Turned Off
In-car infotainment systems can be a distraction. Photo: Lillie Morales Depending on who you ask, infotainment systems are either the best thing ever, or they’re the worst. Personally, I love having my navigation available and easily visible at eye level, but I have scars in my eyes from eye surgery, so some infotainment screens cause…
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…
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?…
How to Keep Your 3rd Row Passengers Safe in a Crash
You bought your SUV, not just because it gives you space, but because it gives you peace of mind. The last thing you want is for your precious cargo — i.e., those passengers sitting in the third row — to be hurt along the way. As it turns out, though, most crash tests…
Let Them (Safely) Take Flight: Safe Driving Tips for Teenagers
Ground rules and expectations can keep your teen safe on the road. I remember like it was only yesterday. It was 1996 and I had a freshly printed drivers permit when my mother took me and my baby blue 1986 Mercury Cougar to the school parking lot for a lesson on driving. I feel like my…