When you brought the baby's new car seat home, did you read the instructions? Twenty percent of drivers transporting young children don't, according to a recent survey. It's often a life-and-death decision, as car crashes are the leading cause of... (Read More)

It's your home on wheels. No, we aren't referring to your RV, we're talking about your vehicle! We spend quite a bit of time in our vehicles between commuting to work, taking the kids to ball practice and going on weekend trips. Or, these days... (Read More)

You practice safe habits on the road, but do you do the same when you're fueling your vehicle? While static electricity-fueled fires at gas stations do not happen frequently, they do happen, and most often in cool, cold or dry weather. Don't put you... (Read More)

You don't want to leave anything to chance when contending with Portland's often unpredictable seasons. Packing an emergency kit may make the difference between getting back on the road soon, or being stuck for an unpredictable amount of time... (Read More)

You hear it every year: the holidays are the busiest travel time of the year. And, each year, millions of Americans skip the airports and opt instead for the highways. If you're one of these fearless road warriors, keep these tips in mind to help... (Read More)

From coolant to battery levels and tires, there's a lot to think about when getting your vehicle ready for winter. Whether you live in an area prone to snowstorms or whether it just gets really cold in your neck of the woods, here are seven simple... (Read More)

Fall is here and right now is the perfect time to make sure everything on your car is in tip-top-shape. Vacations (if there were any this year) are over, the kids are back in school or working on classwork from home and the weather has started to... (Read More)

It's a well-known fact that it's just more fun to drive a clean car. Everything seems to run better, the tires grip the road better and you just have a general feeling of well-being when driving a clean, well-maintained vehicle. But there's... (Read More)

Picture this. It's a scorching hot day, and your car has been parked outside with little or no shade. You cringe when you open the door and a blast of heat emanates from inside. This is definitely one of the negatives of driving in the summer! Here... (Read More)