Now that you have a nice shiny new dashcam, how does it work? One of the most basic things you need to consider is where you are going to store all of that wonderful new video footage. So, will a dashcam work without an SD card? The short answer is ‘YES’ if …and this is a big IF…if your dashcam has internal storage. Even then, the storage is limited, so having an SD card on hand may not be…
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…
During the warmer months, with the temperatures soaring as high as 100 degrees, one of the main concerns of every parent is “how to keep baby cool in car seat”? Sweaty babies are not fun to hold, and they can not be comfortable sitting in it on long rides. Just as you don’t want your baby feeling cold in their car seat in winter, it’s important that they are not overheating in the summer. If you have young ones…
You have introduced the newest member into your family, your puppy, and you can not wait to do life with them. The feeling is excellent that your next move is to introduce your puppy to the world. Yes, you can go on a road trip with a puppy, but different dogs will get different experiences. While your new puppy might be bound in and out of cars without a care in the world, some other puppies find traveling with…
With the cold weather, we need to think about how to keep the baby warm in the car seat without sacrificing safety issues. Though we have no doubt all been guilt at some point of over-wrapping up our infants, as parent’s we should know that heavy clothing, including winter jackets and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. Yes, it is cold outside, bitterly cold. Temperatures are as low as one digit, the wind…
Keeping you and your family safe on long distance drives When traveling with your kids, it is always better to start early in the day. This way, you can cover some distance as they sleep or before they become fidgety and agitated. Do be conscious though, that early starts mean you will need to ensure that you have had a good eye shut. The designated driver for your journey will need the energy and alertness required before a long…
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,…
When you welcome your bundle of joy, life completely changes. Talk of the sleepless nights, crying babies, and endless joy, you name it. And after a while, it is natural to feel burnt out. A family vacation comes as a relief for many new parents – or obligations interstate may see you needing to prepare for a long journey by road (especially if you’re not quite feeling ready for airplane travel with a baby!) But we’ll bet there’s a…
Booster seats are special car seats meant to help your kids stay safe riding in cars. When your toddler outgrows an infant car seat, it is time to transition into a booster seat – also referred to any many countries as a Stage 3 Car Seat. Why does my child need a booster seat? The simple answer is, it is the best protection you can get for your child while traveling in a car. Booster seats raise the child,…
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Cargo boxes are a great way to provide more cargo space in your car, and it’s relatively cheap and easy to install. However, installing at the wrong position on your vehicle will impact a car’s aerodynamic performance and eventually lead to higher fuel consumption. So, what is the best position for a roof box on a car? For the best stability with the least amount of wind resistance and drag, ideally, the cargo box should be mounted centrally and…
