Saving on Insurance
Nowadays we need insurance for everything it seems. Car insurance, home owners insurance, renters insurance, medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance are just a few of them. With so many things to insure, we all want to know how to make it affordable. Working out your deductibles is one way to lower your insurance cost. The more you have saved for a rainy day, the higher you can make your deductible and therefore the lower […]
Cool Car Apps Part 2
In this installment of Cool Car Apps, we are going to look at what’s out there for those looking to buy a new or used car. There are many different apps out there and they all make the car buying experience just a little easier. You don’t have to be a car expert to get a good deal anymore, and you don’t have to bring your car friends with you to insure that you don’t […]
Better Gas Mileage III
In previous installments of getting better gas mileage (insert link), we have talked about tips to give you more bang for your gas mileage buck. Now that you have had a chance to implement some of those suggestions, here are a couple more that can help. Avoid excess idling There is a common misconception that it uses less gas to idle your car than it does to turn it off and start it again. Though […]
Rental Car Coverage
It’s happened to all of us. We go on vacation, we rent a car, and then we get asked the dreaded question: Do you want to buy insurance for your rental car? We want to answer no because we think our insurance covers it, but what if we’re wrong? What if something happens and we’re responsible for all of it? That’s a lot more vacation money than was planned for. Ironically, even if one were […]
To buy or to lease That is the question
So you need a new car. Normally you would go to the dealer and buy a new car, or scan the paper and purchase one from the previous owner, but lately you’ve seen a lot of ads on TV telling you that you should lease a car. Is one really better than the other? The short answer is no, one is not necessarily better than the other, it all depends on you and what you […]
Rant: A signal means i’m coming over!
We all have been in a hurry from time to time. We all need to get to places by yesterday. However, sometimes it makes people do stupid crazy things that end up only saving them a second or two. The main annoyance is not letting people into their lane. It’s not like they’re cutting in line, although the driver may act like it. They may need to turn, or there may be construction that they […]
DMV Fines
There is always the running joke of how “everyone” hates the DMV, whether it is the long wait in line or the difficulties when it comes to registering a vehicle. Unfortunately, most Nevadans are unaware of another potential problem: DMV fines regarding a lapse of auto insurance coverage. In the state of Nevada, the day that you register an automobile, motorcycle, boat or RV, you must maintain continuous insurance coverage on that vehicle or the […]
Road Rage
It doesn’t matter whether it’s you or the other guy, the fact of the matter is that road rage causes accidents and puts people’s lives in danger. Just because you may have your anger under control, doesn’t mean that the guy driving next to you does. However, just because you can’t control what the other guy is doing, there are still steps you can take that lessen the chances that he’ll take his anger out […]
Cool Parking Apps
There really is an app for everything nowadays, and parking your car is no exception. Whether it’s looking for a place to park, or finding your car when you’re done, you are sure to find a solution to your problem. ParkMe This free app shows you all the parking available close to you and tells you how much it costs. Though it doesn’t work in all cities, it does cover most of the major ones. […]
How To Change A Flat Tire
Changing a flat tire is not quite as daunting as it sounds. Being able to do this yourself will get you off the side of the road a lot quicker than waiting for a tow truck. Plus, it will make you look cool in front of your friends. In your car you should find (or if you have a used car, you may need to get): Jack Lug nut wrench Leverage pipe Screwdriver When you […]