Tag Archives: vehicles

More about Idling in Your Car

Yesterday, I blogged about why you shouldn’t sit idle with your engine running for more than 30 seconds. Now I know this is a hard concept for many to grasp – I even have a bit of trouble with it. But the benefits are tremendous. Here are a few myths and facts that might make you decide to turn your key, and be idle-free. Myth: You need to warm up your engine before driving. Experts say that yes, the car needs to be warmed up, but idling is not the way to do it. To warm up the car, let … Continue reading →

More Tips For Picking Post Wedding Transportation

Congratulations! You’re getting married. Have you decided what type of vehicle you will be riding in to and from the church? Will it be a cherry-red Porsche, a horse-drawn carriage, a stretch Hummer, or a classic Harley? (And you thought picking the perfect wedding dress was difficult.) In my previous blog I discussed some factors that go into picking the perfect post-wedding getaway vehicle. Here now are more tips on what to consider before making your final decision: Ways To Save. If your wedding budget is tight you might consider nixing the ultra-posh post-wedding vehicle and instead borrow a friend’s … Continue reading →

What’s In Your Glove Compartment?

Glove box… glove compartment… whatever you call it I have a feeling that you aren’t storing your gloves in it. In fact, my vehicle’s glove box has just about everything in the world crammed in it except for a pair of gloves. And, I’m not alone. According to a new survey, 84% of Americans no longer use the glove compartment to store gloves. Despite the fact that the original use for the space — when car manufacturers originally introduced it in the 1920s — was for the sole purpose of storing those handy hand protectors. (By the way, according to … Continue reading →

Keeping Track Of Your Teen Drivers

What is it about teens obtaining their driver’s licenses that make parents’ stomachs churn? My daughter has a few years before she gets behind the wheel, but she’s already getting a taste of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of parents’ concern about their children hitting the highways. We recently visited my parents in Hawaii and every time (I am not exaggerating—every single time) we left their home my dad would follow us out to the garage, give my daughter a hug good-bye and “whisper” (loud enough for me to hear): “Make sure your mommy drives carefully.” … Continue reading →

Women and Cars

In a previous blog I shared a recent experience I had with a rental car in Hawaii. I am not a car expert. In fact, I have never attempted to purchase a car without a male companion (either a boyfriend or brother) at my side. Perhaps, I am dealing with the irrational fear of being “taken for a ride” by a male salesperson, regardless I make a general rule never to walk on a car lot without a guy present. The ironic part about this practice is I am more informed about the car I am interested in purchasing than … Continue reading →

A Unique Place To Vent About Rude Drivers

How many times have you been cut off by some inconsiderate driver on the freeway? What’s your reaction when you do have some wacko gun it into your lane without signaling, forcing you to break suddenly or swerve on to the shoulder to avoid a collision? If your reaction to the aforementioned incident is not fit to print on this website—take heart–now you can avoid doing something stupid on the road in retaliation and still get a little bit even. Two Washington, D.C.-area men have created a website that allows motorists to post the license plate numbers of bad drivers. … Continue reading →

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top 13-Safest Pick Awards

Yesterday the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced their Top Safety Pick Awards for 2007. This year the standards changed, and so did the way the Institute for Highway Safety ranks the results of their testing. In order to be selected as a “Gold Top Safety Pick,” a vehicle must earn a top rating when tested by the Institute for side, front and rear impact. And, new this year cars must have Electronic Stability Control. Electronic stability control (ESC), helps drivers keep better control during abrupt swerves, and emergency maneuvers. Crash test statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute and by … Continue reading →