It's an awfully stressful time for parents: we're talking about the point at which your teenager reaches driving age. This transition can be rough, but as a parent, it's your duty to communicate rules for the road. Clear guidelines are great for all... (Read More)
Considering that cars are a relatively recent invention (historically speaking), the car wash is, by default, also somewhat new. It didn't take long for people to realize that it made sense to have a place specifically where car owners could go to... (Read More)
Fuel costs are a sizable part of the budgets of most families today. Are your family's fuel costs on the rise? Here are four ways to help save money on gasoline:
Keep it clean. Keeping your car tidy can end up saving on fuel costs in the long... (Read More)
If you've ever ridden in a friend’s car, maybe you've experienced something like this: you open the passenger side door to sit down, you see the vehicle is overflowing with junk. It can get pretty ugly and stuff can accumulate quickly without us... (Read More)
Here's how the 3-second rule works: Pick a roadside marker such as a road sign or tree, and as soon as the vehicle ahead of you passes that marker, start counting — 1-1,000; 2-1,000; 3-1,000. You're following too closely if it doesn't take at... (Read More)
Think hands-free devices eliminate the risks of distracted driving? Nope. According to the National Safety Council, drivers talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones are still 4X as likely to be involved in a car crash as someone who isn't. The... (Read More)
Much like the sea, the road has a certain allure to the adventurers in us.
An open horizon, a sense of freedom, the pull of the unknown, it's all there for those who care to chase it ... however, unlike the sea, the road loses some romanticism... (Read More)
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We all know that texting behind the wheel can be dangerous. But distracted driving doesn't just happen on a phone. It can happen with a mascara brush in hand. It can happen with a hot cup of coffee. It can happen when your favorite radio... (Read More)
It seems like every time people get in your car, they're telling you how to drive. They're always sitting there in the backseat or the passenger's seat, gripping the safety handle and telling you to "watch out!" Yes, it can be annoying, but have you... (Read More)