If you’re like most of us, you stash all sorts of odds and ends in this handy hideaway, including important automotive paperwork, sunglasses and leftover fast food straws. (Hey – you never know when you’re going to hit a drive-through, only to realize AFTER you drive away that you have no straw in your bag!)…
Sure, you can put plain old air in your tires, and it will do the job. But if you’d like to save some cold, hard cash – perhaps to the tune of $125 a year! — then nitrogen is for you. Nitrogen is a non-flammable dry gas, and by using it in your tires, you…
If you’ve ever had young children, you probably longed for the day you could finally ditch that diaper bag! (We hear you!) But wait … not so fast! You don’t want to toss everything! Baby wipes are a diaper bag staple worth hanging on to! Keep a container in your car because they really do…
A lot of us don’t think too much about our windshield wiper blades – until they quit working. Then, it’s easy to see just how critical they are! If your wiper blades are cracked or torn, they may not adequately remove rain and slush. You may also notice streaking or a screeching noise as the…
High gas prices have certainly stuck around longer than we’d all hoped. Are you doing everything you can to save money at the pump? Here are a few ways to save a little of your hard-earned moolah. (It may not seem like much, but hey … it all adds up!) Don’t go premium. Unless your…
You may not have time to wash and wax your car on a regular basis, but if you’re like most car owners, you certainly know when it’s time to stop at a car wash and give your car a quick bath. What about the inside of your car? Is there trash on the floor? When…
Did you know that the average garden hose uses about 10 gallons of water per minute? If you do the math, you can easily see that a 10-minute car wash in your driveway could use up to 100 gallons of water — and sadly, most of that will head straight down the nearest drain. Of…
Time and time again, Honda owners tell us just how much they appreciate the fact that their cars are built to last. Most of us agree that Hondas are simply well-built automobiles, but that certainly isn’t the end of the story. In fact, Honda recognizes that many car owners go the distance when it comes…
No matter how careful you think you are, it’s fairly easy to lose your keys. Without thinking, you can lock them in your car or trunk, lose them while you are out shopping or leave them in your wife’s purse (or husbands’ jacket pocket, as the case may be). The result is the same –…
It may not feel quite like spring in northeast Indiana, but it is probably time to do a little spring cleaning in your car. Here are a few simple tips that will help keep your car in tip-top shape: Remove floor mats and thoroughly vacuum your car. Spot treat any stains on your car’s upholstery….
