Not only do we need to make sure our homes and family are ready to take on winter we also need to take the same care with our vehicles. Living in a colder climate means taking certain precautions before the first snowflake falls or the first temperature dip to ensure your family vehicle can ensure on-time arrival for your family at all your winter obligations.  Here is a checklist to help you get … [Read more...]

We are in the heart of winter so today I thought I would share a few tips on how to make your own winter driving survival kit. While this kit is a must-have for winter driving it's also important to make sure your vehicle has had all it's recommended services and is operational for winter weather driving. One way I do this is by taking my vehicle to the dealership and having them perform all … [Read more...]

Winter driving should be a driving course all on its own. Nothing compares to learning how to handle your vehicle in snow, ice and windy conditions. Besides having your care serviced by professionals, staying up on your routine maintenance and getting any needed repairs done before the first snowfall there are a few other things you should know about winter driving. Be Able to See and Be … [Read more...]

Winter is here and it's going to be here for a while. And I know we have winter every year but I think it's important to go through winter survival tips and do a once over of your car before you head out on the roads during this frigid time of year.  Cold affects metal, rubber and other materials in your car. It can reduce the effectiveness of your vehicle’s battery by at least 50 percent. It can … [Read more...]

Every year, when the temperatures fall, my tire pressure light goes on.  Why? Well, when the temperatures dip the air compresses in the tires which cause low tire pressure.  The weather plays a big part in tire pressure. While hot weather can make your tires over inflate cold weather can cause them to be dangerously underinflated.   The first major cold wave will cause the air to contract inside … [Read more...]

Have you ever been stuck by the side of the road? It's not something you really think about. I know I didn't think about until AFTER I had been stranded. And being stranded by the side of the road in a rural area by myself was a huge eye-opener.  Beyond keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape by making sure all the routine maintenance and repairs are up to date (which you can ask your dealership for … [Read more...]

Unless you live in the city, chances are you need a vehicle. Times have changed and we are a much more fluid world with people easily traveling between cities, states, even countries a daily basis without giving it a second thought. We live in a suburb. We don’t really have Ubers, taxis or public transportation around here. So that means, more likely than not, you are going to need to qualify for … [Read more...]

There is nothing more exciting than bringing home a new vehicle. Well, of course, there are things that are more exciting but bringing home a new vehicle is pretty high up there on the list.  I remember the day I drove my Dodge Journey off the lot, I was so excited. Brand new, loaded SUV with a third row and satellite radio, I was on a huge high driving her off the lot. And when I got home the … [Read more...]

The holidays are right around the corner which means many of us will be traveling to our loved one's homes at some point in the next month or so. It also means that it's winter, the weather is unpredictable and roads are not always in the best conditions. So I'm going to share with you a few of my tips and tricks for taking a winter road trip. Fresh Wiper Blades I frequently drive to Chicago … [Read more...]

While I was in Palm Springs this month I spent a fair amount of time in the Lexus RX 350L. Do you know why I wanted to drive the Lexus RX 350L? First, it's a luxury SUV all about family with its third row. And second, it's Delilah's car on  A Million Little Things!  She's my favorite character on the show. Even the producer of A Million Little Things knew that the Lexus RX was the perfect family … [Read more...]