If you’ve ever traveled with young kids, you know they tend to pepper the would-be silence with LOTS of inquiries about your projected arrival time. If you’re smart, though, you’ll head off on your adventure with a few tricks up your sleeve. Create a travel timeline by stringing a piece of yarn from one side…
With temperatures hovering in the 90s, we want to remind everyone that parked cars can get HOT in a hurry. In fact, they can be extremely dangerous to children and pets. Sadly, recent news reports suggest that 20 children have died of hyperthermia – elevated body temperature – since the beginning of the year. This…
No one likes to think they’ll be in an accident, but if it does happen to you, follow these simple steps: Get help. If anyone is hurt, call 911. Call the police. Exchange names, phone numbers and insurance information with any other drivers that were involved in the accident. If you have a camera handy,…
No one likes to think about the worst, but the truth is, emergencies can happen to anyone – even you. The most important things to keep in your car are water, food and a warm blanket. In the event of an emergency, you’ll have the basics covered. Beyond that, what you add is up to…
Let’s face it – distracted driving can be deadly.this Web site created by the United States Department of Transportation aimed at increasing awareness about this growing phenomenon. Today, we urge you to find out more about the nationwide movement to keep America’s roads safe. Visit In the meantime, what can YOU do? Don’t text and…
If you drive a high-mileage Honda – or if you aspire to drive one someday – you know that your car will a need a little extra TLC from time to time. Here, we’re offering a series of tips designed to take you to 100,000 miles – and beyond! Today: Check tire pressure regularly. So…
Your car’s headlights, tail lights and brake lights will undoubtedly go out from time to time, but don’t drag your feet about getting them fixed! Driving without the proper automobile lights is a safety hazard, and to be frank, it’s against the law. In fact, if you think of your vehicle’s lights as an important…
Yes, you CAN improve your car’s fuel economy. Put simply, you need to keep up with routine maintenance and practice smart driving techniques. Here are some specific ways to do that: Check the air pressure in your tires. Look for your vehicle’s recommended air pressure inside the driver’s side door or on the side wall…
Speed demons: beware! Driving too fast can cost you extra cash at the pump. Aggressive driving on the highway can decrease your car’s gas mileage by as much as 33 percent, while speedy stop-and-go driving around town can cause a 5 percent decrease in fuel efficiency.So what can you do to make sure you’re not…
Fall is upon us, which means winter weather isn’t far behind. (We hate to say it, but it’s true). So what can you do to make sure your car is in tip-top shape? It’s simple. Head on in for a $12.95 oil change, and we’ll make sure you’re ready to go. We’ll check your coolant…
