5 Tips to Prevent Hot Car Deaths

It’s a tragedy that’s in the news too often: a young child is left in the car for a short period of time and they pass away from heat stroke. These senseless deaths can easily be prevented and are often caused by a brief moment of negligence. From law enforcement officers to celebrities, everyone is doing their part to spread awareness about leaving your loved ones in a car on a hot day. Whether it’s your pet or your child, “don’t leave for a minute with your loved ones in it.” Here are 5 tips from the Today Show to prevent hot car deaths: 1. Look before you lock. Open the backdoor and look in the backseat to assure that everyone...

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The First 3 Steps to Selling Your Car

Unless you prepare on selling your car to a close friend or family member, you’ll have to put some time in planning on how to sell your car. If you want the most value out of you car, it’s not as easy as just looking up your car’s value and posting a craiglist ad. Edmunds has compiled a list that covers everything from pricing to advertising to negotiating. Check out the easy-to-follow process below: Step 1: Know the Market Your first step is to check on-line classified ads to see how much other sellers are asking for your type of car. Keep in mind that dealers will have different prices than private party listings. The eBay.com classifieds...

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Avoid Blind Spots by Adjusting Your Mirrors Correctly

It’s happened to everyone. You’re attempting to make a lane change, you put on your blinker and you start to merge over, then a BLARING horn. Every car is susceptible to blind spots and it’s important to always check them before changing lanes. Car technology today is doing everything it can to eliminate the blind the spot but it still has a little ways to go. You can avoid blind spot collisions by adjusting your mirrors in a way that gives you full view of everything going on next to and behind your car.   Car and Driver has provided a nifty little infographic that shows you how your car’s mirrors should be adjusted: For the...

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Use Science to Save Gas This Summer

Summer is a busy travel season. Everyone is going on vacation and taking road trips around the country. Gas prices also tend to peak in the summer which means we could be spending big bucks to get around. Luckily, there are simple ways to cut down on the amount of fuel your cars are using. With a few simple tricks and tips provided by science, you’ll be able to look at your gas receipts without audibly gasping. Here are 3 ways science can save you gas this summer: Use the Right Car for the Trip Last year, I had an amazing time traveling around Montana and the vicinity, and I splurged on a one-way car rental to maximize the sightseeing....

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5 Reasons Your Check Engine Light May Be On

“Wait! How can my check engine light be on? I just went to the mechanic!” There are many frustrations that come along with that little check engine light and sometimes it just never seems to turn off. Often times, the reason for that little light is an easy fix. Autozone has provided us with 5 reasons your check engine light may be on. Your Oxygen (O2) Sensor needs replacing Your oxygen sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in your vehicle's exhaust system. What if I don't replace it? Your engine will burn more fuel than needed. You will experience loss of fuel economy (up to 40% if ignored)* Faulty sensor(s) can cause damage...

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