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We spend so much of our time in our car. It’s basically a home away from home. Day in and day out you spend time driving, sitting, snacking, talking, and singing along to the radio. It transports us, but also all of our equipment and cargo. If you have kids, well… then your backseat might also look like a daycare. Our poor cars take a lot of beating from us as we drop trash, spill food and drink, and expose the interior to the elements. How can you better protect your car? We’re sharing 5 easy ways today. Park Smart....

Getting better fuel economy is a win-win. First, when you get better fuel economy you are being friendly to the environment (and if that doesn’t matter to you, you can at least use it to keep your “green” friends quiet). Second, boosting your gas mileage means you don’t need to stop at the gas station as frequently which means you spend less money on fuel. To boost fuel economy, you can buy a new car, make some modifications to your ride, or take these simple steps. (You could also do all 3 if you are willing to go all out!). Many of...

The weather may be teasing us, but warmer weather really is on its way! You can never count out another freak snow storm, of course, but for the most part the temperatures are rising and the sun is shining. It’s time to start thinking about your warm weather plans - and the vehicle that will take you to them! Warm weather doesn’t seem to be as big of a deal for your vehicle as the cold seasons. For winter you have to deal with snow tires and four-wheel-drive and lots of precipitation. Warm weather isn’t as hard to prepare for,...

Taking a killer road trip is a right of American passage. Loading up the old station wagon for a cross-country trip is the stuff of legend and country folk songs. Many a childhood was shaped by sandwiches in the backseat while the car drove miles and miles on the interstate. Seeing landmarks, visiting amusement parks and eating at all-American drive-ins makes for a pretty amazing road trip. Whether you’re a college student driving to a once-in-a-lifetime concert with your roommates or a family of five driving to a family reunion in your hometown - a road trip is a great...

We all have to get our cars registered - it’s how we ensure ownership, insurance, and other vital details about owning and operating our motor vehicles. But do you live somewhere that also requires emissions testing? Many states require that while you do your regular registration you also need to have your car tested for proper emissions. Emissions testing is legally required and set on a state-by-state basis. Even within some states there are particular cities which require or encourage emissions testing for vehicles. Emissions testing can be required at various intervals - as frequently as yearly or infrequently as...