Summer is here and we all know how hot our cars get in the summer. In fact, here in Florida, the average cabin temperature for a car is 116 degrees! Yikes! Now we ALL know how we feel when stepping inside a 116-degree car. Blah! How do you think your sensitive piece of electronic equipment feels sitting inside that car all day? So now that you have invested some money in a nice dashcam, how do you protect your…
Roof racks can significantly impact fuel economy, depending on the roof rack type, the speed you’re driving, and the car’s size. For example, a small roof rack on a sedan driven in the suburbs may not significantly impact fuel economy, while a large roof rack on an SUV on the open freeway may. What Are Roof Racks? Roof racks are a special type of device specifically designed and attached to the rooftop of a vehicle using various connecting systems…
If you have ever had to change a tire in an emergency, you most likely have either had to use a scissor jack or a bottle jack to lift your car. The scissor jack, also known as a screw jack, is very convenient. It folds up nicely in some little compartment and gets tucked away. But if you ever had to employ one to change a tire, you may have asked yourself, is this scissor jack safe? I mean,…
Health and safety supplies we always pack before we hit the road on a family road trip Important First Aid Items On A Road Trip Remember, unless you are travelling to quite remote places, you will have access to a pharmacy or, at worst, a medical clinic or hospital, so you only need the first aid essentials to deal with minor ailments. The more remote you get though, you are likely to want to take a few more extensive…
Keeping your car mechanically sound when you’re hitting the road, this post is part of our car care and maintenance series When it comes to planning a road trip, there are many things to consider. One of the most important is making sure your car is ready for the journey; you might be debating whether or not to get an oil change. You might be thinking, “My car just had an oil change a few months ago; do I…
Keeping you safe on the road with a sensible driving plan for your road trip Road trips are a great way to travel, see the country, and spend time with friends and family. However, they can also be pretty tiring. If you’re planning a road trip, you might be wondering how many hours a day you should be driving. From personal experience, I have been able to drive anywhere from 9 to 11 hours safely in one day on…
