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…
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…
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…
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,…
Are Electric Vehicles Dangerous?
When it comes to cars, safety is probably one of your main concerns. And I’m sure you don’t want your desire to do better for the environment to be at odds with the choices you make to protect your family. That’s why, today, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about electric vehicle safety…
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…