Nothing can ruin a day like getting stuck somewhere you don’t want to be. Getting your car stuck can happen at any time of year and in places, you wouldn’t expect. Where are you traveling too? Are driving down a gravel road or do you have the possibility of an icy commute in the morning? …
Wait, whaaaa? You can make these yourself? Absolutely, in fact over here at “How to get your car unstuck”, I mention carrying a 2×4; I always had one with me during the winter months. My level of success varied with a plain 2 x 4 but this was a rudimentary DIY traction mat, although with…
Have you ever wondered what size jumper cables you need? This simple chart will guide you the proper size for your car.
Charging a Jump Starter pack is a simple process. This guide will take you through the steps on how to do that.
You had your bags packed, the car loaded up, and a long-awaited road trip ahead of you. But the moment you put the key in the ignition and turned it – nothing happened but a loud clicking sound. Soon enough, you realized that your car’s battery was drained and you were stranded in an unfamiliar…
There is nothing like cruising around with your friends on a hot summer day and all of a sudden you have white steam billowing from your hood, your car makes a funny noise and then quits running. An overheating car is not an uncommon problem, but a potentially dangerous one. Of primary concern is safety,…
Black Ice can be very dangerous to drive on and should be avoided. If you have to drive, however, here are some simple tips that will help you along the way.
Even during the winter here in Florida, the temperature reaches the mid 80’s during the day. That means that summertime swelter and humidity are not far away. Every year we try to come up with new and inventive ways to keep our vehicles cool and protected from the heat during the summertime. Unfortunately, there is…
I have a love/ hate relationship with winter. Right now I live in Florida, so I LOVE winter. However, I did live in Maine for 13 years and the winter really put me through my paces. I loved the winter if I could sit at home, watching television and enjoying a warm beverage. I hated…
Probably one of the most underrated parts on your car is your windshield wipers. They are the very key to your visibility when the rain is falling, but they are often neglected until it is too late. Let’s take a look at the four most common annoying problems that you will see with your windshield…