Boost Engine Performance

In some places of the world winter means nothing more than a slight breeze and bringing along a thin jacket when you leave the house. In other places it means plugging your car in at night to make sure your entire engine doesn’t freeze due to extreme cold. Most of the world lies somewhere in between. Winter means colder temperatures, freezing nights, precipitation and lots of layers. We tend to stay indoors more, simply out of protection for our tender skin. It’s warm, comfortable and safe. We do less, but somehow winter requires more of us. Whether it’s your house, driveway, boat...

Now that the temperatures are dropping, you may start worrying about your vehicle. Winter is arguably the worst time to have problems with your car, and also the harshest season for your vehicle. Cold temperature and icy weather can spell disaster, so what can you do? The first step is to be informed about what winter can mean for your engine. Winter and Your Engine Some preventative and informed awareness can help you to survive the winter weather with a happy and healthy engine. Read each section and then check your own car for winter prep. Battery: If you can’t remember the last...

A long road trip can be a headache all on its own. Add in snowy road conditions and holiday traffic and it just gets worse. And then whining, bored kids in the backseat? Yikes. Is it possible to survive a long holiday road trip with kids? It might not be easy, but it’s definitely possible – especially if you try some of our tested activities to keep kids busy in the backseat all the way over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house. 4 Activities To Keep Kids Busy Art on the Go: Turn to Pinterest and you’ll find...

Coming up with ideas for Christmas gifts can be stressful. How do you find the perfect present for each and every person in your life? How do you find one that’s in your budget? How do you find the time to find the gift? It’s can take a lot of time and work, but it doesn’t have to. We can’t tell you what to get your picky mother-in-law, unless she’s a car enthusiast. But we can give you some great ideas for anyone who loves their car. Gift Ideas for the Car Lover Car Wash Pass: Most full-service car washes...

Keeping your car clean is a constant undertaking, a task that will never be complete. Your car may be completely clean for an hour or two, but as you drive and live in it the cleanliness fades. However, having the right tools can help you more easily maintain that excellent clean car feel. Here are a few of our favorite tools to keep on hand that help your car stay cleaner, longer. Clean Car Tools  Trash: There are a lot of different options for trash, so find one that works for you. Some people like to mount a plastic hook on the...