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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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    Summer Driving Safety Tips [Slideshow]

    New Drivers February 3, 2019

    While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...

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    Six Weather and Travel Apps for the Perfect Summer

    Home - Technology & Trends June 1, 2021

    From kicking back at the best BBQ joint in town to swimming at the beach with friends or road tripping with your family – nothing is better than taking full advantage of a beautiful summer day. Here are some of the best travel apps you can use to make the most of this summer. Stay...

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    Summer Activities: 5 Things to Do in the Summer

    Growing Your Family March 5, 2020

    With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors as a family. Here are five affordable outdoor activities perfect for a sunny summer day.

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    5 Ways to Help Avoid a Dead Car Battery During the Summer

    Maintenance August 10, 2016

    Most of us have experienced that dreadful moment when the car simply refuses to start. While we often equate dead batteries with those frigid temperatures of winter, did you know that summer months are actually harder on your car’s battery? In fact, batteries in cold climates have a life expectancy of 51 months, while those...

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    Keep Summer Road Trips Fun with These Car Safety Checks [Slideshow]

    Maintenance May 26, 2016

    Few things are more frustrating than a car breakdown when you’re on a road trip. Such incidents may put your safety and your finances in jeopardy. Let’s face it, few of us are cost conscious about repairs when we’re stranded. “While many drivers think about the importance of readying their vehicle for cold weather in...

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    Tired of Driving in Circles? Check out These Parking Apps

    Technology & Trends September 5, 2014

    Innovative smart phone apps are helping to solve a major headache for drivers: Finding a parking spot that’s available and affordable. Conversely, owners of parking spaces are renting out their in-demand real estate when they don’t need it or when they want to make extra money. The whole idea is a win-win, isn’t it? If...

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    5 Pro Tips for Safe Driving From a NASCAR Driver

    NASCAR June 14, 2010

    “In a race car, I feel invincible because I have all this equipment—helmet, six-point harness and safe walls around me,” says NASCAR Nationwide Series™ driver Brad Keselowski. “But when I get in a regular car, I’ve only got a seat belt and no helmet, so I don’t have that same comfort zone.” On the track,...

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    The Average Life of Car Batteries and 7 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery Life

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    Car batteries are an essential part of an automobile. From getting your car started to charging your phone on-the-go, batteries provide the zap your vehicle needs to keep rolling. That’s why it’s so important to know when to start considering a car battery change, as well as what you can do to extend its lifespan....

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    How to Keep Your Car From Overheating and What to Do if It Happens

    Maintenance May 25, 2022

    Even if you love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating: How to keep your car from overheating...

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    Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires

    Maintenance August 25, 2021

    Buying new tires can be a confusing chore. What do all those numbers mean? Should I go with winter tires or all-season? And, of course, how do I know when I need new ones? Taking care of your tires and maintaining good driving habits can help extend the life of your tires, but eventually you’ll...

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    Motorcycle Road Trip Planning Checklist

    Motorcycles May 4, 2020

    There’s no denying motorcycle road trips can be a fun-filled adventure. But for motorcyclists, road tripping is not as simple as gassing up the car and heading off to your destination. There’s also a big difference between motorcycling along a local highway on a Sunday afternoon and traversing hundreds of miles on a cross-state journey....

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    5 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Holiday

    Maintenance March 9, 2020

    For many people, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom, in more ways than one. We salute the U.S. veterans who sacrificed to preserve and protect us. And many of us celebrate freedom of the road on this holiday. Memorial Day traffic is one of the heaviest, which translates into more accidents. According to...

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    10 RV Camping Tips to Ensure a Great Vacation [Slideshow]

    Recreational Vehicles November 21, 2019

    A growing number of Americans will pack up their recreational vehicles and hit the road this year. Ownership of RVs has reached record highs, with 10 million households owning an RV. RV owners will trek across the U.S., visiting some of the 18,000 public and privately owned campgrounds that speckle the map. That’s sure to...

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    What Kind of Motor Oil Should I Use?

    Maintenance May 15, 2019

    It all comes down to personal preference. Below, we help you weigh the pros and cons of synthetic and conventional motor oil. For consumers who are looking for ways to save money, motor oil may seem like a good place to cut some costs. While it’s relatively inexpensive as far as car maintenance goes, using...

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    8 Best East Coast Road Trips [Slideshow]

    Travel & Outdoors March 19, 2019

    Looking for an east coast road trip ideas for the summer? Grab your sunglasses, GPS and camera and get ready for some fun in the sun. Whether you want to spend a day or a week on the road, there’s a trip for you. Here’s a list of the best road trips on the east...

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