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Nov 29, 2017

  Today’s blog is a crash course in checking your oil. Buckle up and dive in! (And then after, make sure you go and check your oil!)   Open the hood. Prop it so it stays open. Locate the oil dipstick next to the engine. It should have a yellow handle and/or be labeled. Pull […]

Nov 27, 2017

  When you’re in the market for a new car, the first thing you’re going to do is pick some that you like, whether online or in the lot, and then go for a test drive. Yes, you need to take that test drive, friend! Here’s how they usually work, in terms of using the […]

Nov 10, 2017

  Do you hate stopping at the gas station? Do you feel like you’re spending a lot more time there than usual, or even spending a lot of money on gas? Here’s a solution for that – drive your car in such a way that your fuel economy is maximized! We can’t tell you that […]

Sep 29, 2017

  We all know that summer is, like, the ideal road trip time. At least, according to movies and TV, it is… but did you know that fall is also pretty dang awesome for taking road trips? Think about it – changing leaves, blankets in the back seat, stopping in small towns and smelling the […]

Sep 15, 2017

  When you find yourself on the road and feeling frustrated, what do you do? If you don’t know the answer to this question, this blog is for you. Defensive driving is an incredibly important part of being a safe driver, which means not only keeping yourself safe, but keeping other drivers safe! Even if […]

Sep 1, 2017

Blind spots are a real pain in the patella – seriously! Most vehicles have ‘em and when we’ve got ‘em we hate ‘em. I need to stop saying “‘em” so we’ll stick with the more formal “them” for the duration of this blog. So, when you have these blind spots, it might seem like an […]

Aug 24, 2017

  I think we can all agree that getting your vehicle’s oil changed regularly is one of the most important things you can do for your vehicle’s health. Seriously! The oil in your vehicle’s engine keeps it running smoothly and keeps it from overheating. Without oil, your engine could seize or overheat and those repairs […]

Aug 17, 2017

  Checking your tire tread is an easy job that doesn’t take long at all, but your vehicle can suffer for it if you don’t check it regularly. If your tires go bald, you’re at a very high risk of accidents due to losing traction on slick surfaces, either icy or wet. It’s a lot […]

Jul 12, 2017

I’m not always a messy person. There are days where I can be clean, organized, and ready for anything. That is until the punch spilled over all over my trunk. You might be wondering why my punch was in the trunk. Well, if you are like me you’ll understand that with kids, sometimes it’s better […]