Be prepared for the road, be Roadway Ready

Author: Jeremy Jacobs

  • 4 Dead Car Battery Tricks to Get Your Car Started

    4 Dead Car Battery Tricks to Get Your Car Started

    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…

  • What to do When Your Car Overheats- 3 Quick Steps

    What to do When Your Car Overheats- 3 Quick Steps

        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,…

  • 7 Easy Ways to Keep a Parked Car Cool in the Summer

    7 Easy Ways to Keep a Parked Car Cool in the Summer

    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…

  • Essential Tips For Driving in a Snowstorm or Blizzard

    Essential Tips For Driving in a Snowstorm or Blizzard

    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…

  • 6 Most Annoying Windshield Wiper Problems & How to Fix Them

    6 Most Annoying Windshield Wiper Problems & How to Fix Them

    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…

  • Will Superglue Hold A Rearview Mirror?

    Will Superglue Hold A Rearview Mirror?

    Given the exposure to heat and sunlight that the rearview mirror receives, it is no wonder that occasionally the mirrors will drop off the windshield.  Granted, this doesn’t happen often, but it does beg the question; will super glue hold a rearview mirror? However, it’s highly recommended that you DO NOT use super glue to…

  • Where Can I Hide a Key On My Car? 7 Best Places

    Where Can I Hide a Key On My Car? 7 Best Places

    Many years ago I drove a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, I was in my early 20’s and I really liked that car, it was fun to drive.  The one thing I absolutely hated about it was that the doors locked as soon as I turned the key on. On more than one occasion I was…