Summer road trips are a great way to spend time together as a family, but on long hauls, even the most patient kiddos can start to get bored. No one enjoys the dreaded “are we there yet?,” but you can hardly blame the kiddos if you are on a particularly long trek. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained so the time flies by. Below, you will find some of our favorite ways to keep the kids entertained on a car trip. Read on →

The fluids in your car are extremely important to allow it to do its job. There are fluids for nearly everything that goes on in your engine, from gasoline to oil to air conditioning coolant. To keep your car running well, it is important to keep your fluids in tip-top shape—and your transmission fluid is no exception! While your mechanic should inspect your transmission fluid each time you take your car in for a tune-up, it is still important for drivers to understand what role it plays and how important it is to their vehicle’s performance. Read on →

As the weather gets hotter and the days get sunnier, having an operational air conditioning system in your car goes from being a “nice to have” to being a must quite quickly. Cars can easily reach over 100 degrees after being parked in the summer sun, and getting back into a hot car without working air conditioning can be downright miserable. Like many of us, you likely have not checked in on your air conditioning system in awhile, but now is the time to do so! Read on →

If you are thinking about upgrading your car’s tires or have recently taken the plunge, you are probably curious how long a new set of tires will last. Tires are one of the more expensive replacements you will have to do for your car, and regardless of your driving habits, you will have to do it regularly to stay safe. Fortunately, advancements in tire technology have come a long way, meaning car tires are lasting longer than ever before. Read on →

If you had to guess what the most vital piece of maintenance is for your car, would you say oil changes? If so, you would be correct. Oil is vital to your car’s performance, as it lubricates all the moving parts of your engine each time you drive—and as such, making sure it is well-equipped to do its job is key. While oil changes and maintenance are extremely important, it can be difficult to assess your car’s oil levels and understand how frequently you should take it in for a change—which is where we come in. Read on →

We are thrilled that the first day of spring has arrived and that we have longer days and warmer weather to look forward to—but we know that April’s infamous showers are also on their way to us! While the rain is great for our gardens and the flowers to bloom in May, if you have to drive a lot, rain can be a simple nuisance or downright dangerous. Preparing your driving skills and your car for rainy weather is a wise thing to do at this time of year so you can be certain that you are ready to tackle any rainy weather that comes our way! Read on →

Regardless of where you are going or how long you expect it to take you to get there, keeping an emergency kit in your car at all times is extremely wise. Americans spend over 290 hours driving their cars each year according to a recent report, and between traffic jams, bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances, there is a chance that you might be forced to endure an emergency situation in your vehicle at some point. Read on →

Many of us rely on our cars to keep the whole family moving between work, school and activities, and with spring fast approaching, it might be time to consider giving your car a good spring-cleaning, too. With busy lives, dirt, debris and trash can all build up in all your car’s crevices before you know it, which is why now is a great time to get it cleaned and develop some strategies for keeping it that way. Read on →

If you have a teenager who will soon be old enough to hit the road on his or her own, you have likely considered whether or not to buy a vehicle. While having the means to buy your teen a car is a wonderful thing, it is vital to understand the true cost of car ownership before you do so. In addition to the sticker price and maintenance costs, there are also driving courses and registration and insurance fees to consider. Read on →

While getting good fuel economy is something that everyone thinks about when they choose a vehicle, did you know your driving habits can also have a big impact on what your overall miles per gallon ends up being? While the manufacturer will test the vehicle to determine what the optimal miles per gallon is, these tests are done in specific and ideal conditions that may not reflect actual road conditions you might encounter. Read on →