This post is part of a paid partnership with Cooper Tires, which provided information for this story. Learn more about protecting your tires and your car by following the hashtag #TakeOnPotholes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. There's a somewhat funny joke here in Minnesota that there is winter and pothole season. We spend half there year trying to survive the cold, snowy weather and the … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Car from Summer Disasters
Now, I'm not talking about disasters like an accident with another vehicle. I'm talking about your children. While they are adorable, little rays of sunshine, they are also mess makers in action. And where do they spend the most time? Well, I know my family spends a fair amount of time in the car which means my backseat has been taken over by children. Those kids are tough are cars. Like … [Read more...]
Prepping Your Vehicle for Your Summer Adventures
Summer is nearly here, the kids are almost out of school and now is the time to start planning your summer activities. But before you start making those reservations here's a few things you'll want to check on your vehicle to make sure it's ready for all that summer fun. Routine Maintenance Keeping up on your routine maintenance will save you money in the long run. While most of us are pretty … [Read more...]
First Road Trip of the Year Tips
Peyton and I are gearing up to head out on our first road trip of the year as soon as school gets out. But before we head out on our adventure there are a few things I like to do to make sure our vehicle is ready. Detail the Inside Let's be honest, this winter was brutal! And it took a toll on the inside of my car. From all the muck and gunk that gets tracked in on our boots to just the general … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning for Your Car
Just like you spring clean your house you should spring clean your car. During the winter we are in such a rush to get out of the cold and into a warm house that the car ends up really taking a beating. By the time the snow melts, my Dodge Journey is in some desperate need of a little TLC. The best investment I make in my vehicle is taking it in every spring for a deep clean. We have a local … [Read more...]
