How to detail a car’s interior
Detailing a car sounds a lot more complicated than it really is. All it really means is that when you are cleaning your car, you are paying much more attention to the details than you normally would. Now, you can pay someone a bunch of money for someone to do this for you, or you can save a few bucks and do it yourself. The first thing you want to do is remove the floor […]
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 ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS
Wilbur D. May Museum aka: The Museum with the Elephant Foot Trashcan If you are ever in or around Reno, Nevada, take a stop at a really interesting hunting museum called the Wilbur D. May museum. Wilbur was a guy with a rich dad, who instead of joining the family business or hobnobbing in society, preferred to go on safari in different places around the world. While on these extended vacations he would hunt and […]
Ask a Mechanic-Buying a Car from an owner
In this “Ask a Mechanic” feature, we will be asking a mechanic questions to help the rest of us with our love of buying and driving cars. It is often said that one shouldn’t buy a brand new car. It’s value plummets, the minute you drive it off the lot. It’s much more cost efficient to buy a used vehicle. Many people buy previously owned cars from dealerships as they do lots of different inspections […]
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 […]
What to do in an Accident
Car crashes happen every day. They can tie up traffic, slowing our commute and may cause us to skip that extra cup of coffee before rushing out of the house. But what happens if you are involved in a car accident? Being knowledgeable of what to do before an accident happens can ease the stress of the situation. Please remember these tips in the event that you are involved in an accident. Stay calm […]
COOL APPS FOR YOUR CAR
As technology gets more and more high tech, there are cooler and cooler apps for your phone that you can use for your car. Long gone are the days when you could just make phone calls, and we are way past playing games (although those are quite fun too), but nowadays apps are even more useful. With gas prices getting higher and higher, there is an app called Gas Buddy. It’s a free app, which […]
MOST COMMON HOLIDAY ACCIDENTS
We are told that holidays are all about family, the spirit of giving, the time to eat, catch up, reminisce of days past and of course the giving of gifts. What we aren’t told, is that many holidays are insurance nightmares. With so many accidents happening around this time causing property and bodily harm, it’s a wonder people have any fun at all. Fortunately, most of these accidents can be avoided with a minimum of […]
DRIVING IN SNOW
Driving in the snow can be a tricky thing. If you are well prepared for it, and remain calm, you will greatly minimize your chances of being in an accident. Think ahead and watch out for the other guy. One of the keys to surviving snow season is getting your tires checked BEFORE winter approaches. This will differ depending on where you live. Some people opt to get new tires every year, but a simple […]
RANT ABOUT TURN SIGNALS
Of course turn signals are essential for changing lanes. Theoretically, the cars in the other lane will see the signal, and slow down allowing the car into the new lane. However in many intersections, lanes can be used to either go straight or to turn, and not signaling and then turning can cause lots of frustration (not to mention screaming of unmentionable words) to other drivers. When pulling into an intersection, I may have a […]