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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHECK AND CHANGE YOUR COOLANT
As you drive, especially in very hot or very cold climates, you are going to need to make sure that you have enough coolant or antifreeze in your car. This will keep your engine from freezing or over heating, which can cause a lot of damage and very expensive repairs. It’s very important preventative medicine for your car. If you had to, you could use regular water to cool your engine, but more often than […]
LANE LUCK
There is this little thing that some people have, and some people don’t. I like to call it lane luck. If this phrase doesn’t immediately bring thoughts of traffic jams in your head, then you might be one of the blessed few that possesses this gift. It’s not something you can teach a person, you either have it or you don’t. Still confused? Let me explain… Picture this: you are driving on the freeway (or […]
Nevada Car Seat Standards …and why you should use them!
It used to be, one of the most dangerous places for your children to be was in a car, but over the years, with stricter and stricter car seat laws, your kids are now much safer. Though the laws may vary from state to state, it is always better to err on the side of caution, not only for you little ones’ lives, but also so that you won’t get into trouble with the law. […]
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 […]
Crossing Guards – Keeping our children safe
In many places in this country, our children walk to school, some may even take their bicycle. During this journey, whether long or short, they will intersect with the general public who are driving motor vehicles. These aren’t just parents of other children at the school, they are everyday people, going about their everyday lives and not always paying attention to the little ones who may walk in front of their car. This is why […]