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...]

Why should I rotate my tires? I wonder this, especially when I'm paying the bill for my oil change at the dealership. Just how important is it, really? It's really important if you want your vehicle to be at it's best and want to get the maximum life out your tires. You see, tires tend to wear unevenly.  Your front tires tend to wear on the outside edges because every time you take a corner the … [Read more...]

Did you know there are perks to having your routine vehicle maintenance and repairs done at the dealership? Well, there are! Here are just a few of the perks that you'll find when you take your vehicle to the dealership rather than a stand-alone garage. Shuttle Services You are in a time crunch but need that oil change and tire rotation. But you do not have the time to sit at the dealership … [Read more...]

Ok, I know this sounds a little crazy, but did you know they actually have coupons you can use at most dealerships to get routine maintenance or repairs done on your vehicle? There is, but you need to know where to look. I'll be honest, I had no clue that there were coupons I could use on car repairs and maintenance until my sales person told me. There usually are a few ways to find out about … [Read more...]

Can the car dealership I bought my car at do my oil changes? Yes, yes it can! Most likely, the dealership you bought your vehicle at can do all your routine maintenance as well as repairs. Did you know they can even change your tires? They can. And they carry the tires that are suggested by the manufacturer for your vehicle. There are many benefits to seeing one service station for all your … [Read more...]