Tag Archives: car

And You Thought Your Vehicle Was Old

I heard about this next guy while listening to the news on my car radio. Who knew that it would give me hope that my vehicle could go another 900,000 miles. No, that figure doesn’t have a few extra zeros. I meant to write each and every one. Because according to a man in Medford, Wisconsin, his pick up truck is about to pass the 1 million mile mark. Frank Oresnik claims his 1991 Chevrolet Silverado is on the verge of making history, as it is just 1,100 miles away from a million. And once it hits the milestone he … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Updates: KITT Comes Off the Block and Britney Gets Ready for the Hot Seat

Bad news for all you “Knight Rider” fans hoping to ride into 2008 behind the wheel of a talking car. As I mentioned in a previous blog an original KITT (the chatty car that helped David Hasselhoff escape bad guys on the ’80s TV series “Knight Rider”) was put up for sale on eBay. Unfortunately, the black 1984 Pontiac Trans Am has now been yanked from the popular Internet auction site by the previous owner’s attorney because he says he’s had more inquiries than he can handle. The legendary car is being sold to satisfy the debts of slain real … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Christmas Present for “Knight Rider” Fans

Is there anyone who watched the popular ’80s TV series “Knight Rider” and didn’t want to have a KITT car of their own? I remember watching the show as a kid with my brothers. During the commercial breaks my two oldest brothers would grab their own Hot Wheels vehicles and pretend the cars could talk just like the black 1984 Pontiac Trans Am that helped David Hasselhoff escape the bad guys on TV. If I were independently wealthy I would try to make my brothers’ boyhood dreams come true this Christmas by purchasing one of the original KITTs for them. … Continue reading →

Extending an Ink Cartridge

It is inevitable that your printer’s ink cartridge will run out just when you really need it the most. And those ink cartridges can be very expensive, $25 or more! How can you extend your ink cartridges to make the cartridge last longer and help you save money? Here are some tips. The one way that I have found to extend an ink cartridge on the fly is also the easiest. Just turn the printer off and remove the ink cartridge. Shake the ink cartridge vigorously and place it in the printer. Then turn the printer back on. You should … Continue reading →

Frugal Car Cleaning

Why spend lots of $$$ for all of those specialized car cleaning products? Here are some great tips on what you can use to clean your car, inside and out and do it frugally. When you want to clean your car’s tires, specifically the white walls, don’t be gouged by buying a product specifically made for car tires. Instead, grab a little bit of your bathroom cleaner to do the trick. Lysol Tub and Tile and Scrubbing Bubbles are two products that I know work wonderfully on tires. They get the white walls really white, and they are less expensive … Continue reading →

Frugal and Customized Car Mats

Tired of scrubbing stains out of your car’s carpet mats? I know that I am. Whether it is muddy shoes or spilled chocolate milk, the brand new mats are quickly looking worn from so much scrubbing. I needed something to protect the carpet mats and save me the hassle of cleaning them. Or maybe you just want some new mats for your car. You can get great mats at the car dealership, but they will cost quite a bit. Department stores and box mart stores offer mats that aren’t too expensive, but they will seldom fit correctly in your car, … Continue reading →

Make Your Car Smell Nice and Save Money

Want a really frugal way to make your car smell wonderful? Here is a simply trick that will save you money over those commercial car fresheners. Sometimes odor in your car just can’t be avoided. Maybe you brought home some chinese take out, or perhaps that awful smell led back to a long-forgotten milk sippy cup. Whichever the case, you might be tempted to go out and buy one of those commercial car fragrances. Yes, they still come in kitschy pine cone trees, as well as drops and sprays. But there is a better more frugal way to make your … Continue reading →

Best Places for Photo Sharing on the Internet

Photo sharing sites have cropped up everywhere. It seems like everyone wants to be able to share their photographs with their friends and family in other locations. With the digital market what it is, I am quite certain it will continue to grow. Are you looking for a good photo sharing site, but are unsure which ones are good, and which ones are simply mediocre? Here is a great list of the best places for photo sharing on the Internet. Flikr Probably the most popular photo sharing site. With plenty of fun features this site has hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

Sunday Travel Funnies: Freeway Fondue

We’ve all heard of (or seen) highway accidents involving overturned semis. In most cases the truck in question spills its contents all over the road. I’ve personally witnessed overturned beer trucks and in one case a tractor-trailer carrying thousands of pounds of corn overturned near the freeway exit I take to get home. However, neither quite compares to what occurred last week on a California highway. According to news reports, a tractor-trailer hauling dozens of gigantic blocks of cheese erupted in flames, turning much of its cargo into freeway fondue. The good news: no one was hurt. The bad news: … Continue reading →

Preventing Fatigue-Related Crashes

In a previous blog I told you about my days as a drowsy driver. I also gave you proof that there are many more drowsy drivers on the highways than you might think. I ended the blog by asking you if you have ever driven while fatigued. If you answered yes, then this blog may offer you some aid. The following are tips to help you prevent drifting off behind the wheel. Drive During Daylight Hours. Research has shown that fatigue-related crashes are most common between midnight and 6 a.m. As such, experts advise avoiding driving during those hours if … Continue reading →