In today’s day and age, we are always worried about how connected we are. We are fixated on if we have email access, if we can get online or if we have access to news, sports scores or the availability to update our Facebook status. We have the internet on our phones, in [...]
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How “Wired” Do You Want Your Car To Be?
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Get A Grip While Driving
Thursday, September 10th, 2009Having air bags, antilock brakes and other safety features is an excellent start, but there are other considerations to make when it comes to staying safe on the road. One of the biggest is making sure you have “a grip” behind the wheel, or more precisely, on it!
The Big Pitfall Of Seat Covers
Friday, August 21st, 2009You just drove home a new car and you want to make sure it stays looking great. No problem! Grab a few seat covers at an automotive store and you will be set, right?
Cell Phone Use by the Numbers
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009All across the country legislatures are making attempts to pass laws that would ban the use of cell phones behind the wheel. In some states, the habit has already been outlawed. Where it remains legal, strong lobbying groups are pushing for restrictions, limitations and outright bans on talking and driving.
Why all the fuss?
When [...]
Beat the Heat in Your Car This Summer
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Summertime is great for kids and teachers, but the luster wears off if you have to work all day and then get back into your baking car for the long ride home. If you are tired of the blast of desert heat that hits you every time you open your door, you can fight back. [...]
Sweeten Your Interior
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Even in a brand new car, the interior atmosphere can quickly sour. Smoking, eating in a vehicle and driving around with the windows up can all impact how a car smells. If it is time to rejuvenate the smell inside a car, there are ways to make this happen.
Why Cell Phones And Cars Do Go Together
Monday, June 29th, 2009Cell phones and cars have a bad rap when they are combined together. While it is very much true that operating a vehicle while talking on the phone or texting is downright dangerous and even illegal in some locations, there is still a case to be made for having a cell in a vehicle.
What Every Trunk Should Contain
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009The trunk of a car is meant to hold a lot more than groceries and other purchases. When it is well-stocked, handling breakdowns and other minor emergencies can be a whole lot easier. If it is not, you could find yourself in quite a pickle.
Keep Kids Happy During Transport
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009Tooling around town with the kids in the car is not generally too bad. But what happens if a trip will take longer than a typical 30-minute run to the store? Chances are strong that young children and even some older ones will get a little cranky and bored. After all, there is only so [...]
Pros And Cons Of Alloy Wheels
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Few things can instantly jazz up the appearance of a car faster than a set of slick alloy rims. Steel just cannot compare to the looks or even match some of the other benefits. There are, however, a few cons that motorists need to be aware of before charging ahead with a purchase.
To GPS Or Not To GPS
Thursday, March 26th, 2009Spending money unnecessarily in this economy is not something most people want to do. Still, there are some automotive accessories that are well worth a second look. GPS receivers, for example, can be an excellent purchase for some drivers.
Wax On Or Wax Off?
Monday, March 16th, 2009Waxing a car can be a real pain in the neck. For most of us, just keeping up with a cleaning schedule can be hard enough thanks to workdays that never end and dozens of other obligations.