We’ve all been there, our tires are getting to the end of their life but it’s not quiet in our budget to replace them yet. We know where the gas station near us with a pump is but if you’re traveling and your tires are low – what do you do? You could risk driving […]
Booster Seat Safety and Requirements in Michigan – What You Need to Know
This post was sponsored by The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Kids are some of our most precious cargo when we’re driving. And as they grow, despite what they think (and often say), they’re not […]
The Two-Wheel Dream! Are You Ready To Own A Motorcycle?
If there’s one dream that many people have in common, it’s the dream of one day getting to head out on the open road with a roaring motorcycle underneath them. Ever since the days of Easy Rider and Rebel Without A Cause, the motorcycle has been one of the ultimate symbols of cool. Of course, […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Michelin #Michelin #WomeninDrive
When you think of your tires, do you really know how they are made? Or do you even consider all the work that goes into making them? Behind every tire is years of research, special formulations and testing of the tires before they even come to the market. I was invited to visit Michelin last […]
Michigan Central Station Has a New Life Thanks to Ford
For over three decades, Michigan Central Station has sat at the edge of the city and loomed over the surrounding neighborhoods. The building has been a symbol for different things for different people. For some, it has been a sign of the blight in Detroit. Others see it a symbol of the past and where […]
Of The 15 Most Wanted Car Features, Which Are Important?
In November 2015, Forbes did a piece on the most-wanted new-car features by drivers. As you can imagine, the list of 15 included everything from heated seats and windscreens to augmented reality. Oh, and don’t forget about the subwoofer in the trunk as well as the TV sets in the headrests. As you may realize […]
Extending Your Cars Life
As a rule of thumb, we expect our cars to last for around 100000 miles before we have any major problems with them. A car with average use can easily last for up to 10 years without too much trouble. As long as it’s well looked after. This has been the accepted guideline for a […]
9 Essential Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying A Family Car
Buying a car for yourself and buying a car for your whole family are two completely different things. If you’re buying a car for yourself then you can afford to be a little selfish, but when it comes to buying a car for family use, you need to be much smarter. The stakes are far […]
What To Do With Your Car When You’re Moving Out Of State
When we think about moving house (especially over long distances) there’s the concept of moving, and then there’s the act of moving. The concept of moving is usually fairly bittersweet. Your memories in your current home will likely take on a rose tinted hue. You’ll forget the bad times and remember the good with a […]
Teaching New Drivers The Most Important Lesson: Responsibility
It’s all too easy for the teens in your family to get excited at the sudden opening of possibilities that comes with passing their driving test. The sense of freedom that comes with being able to drive can change your life. But before you let them out on the road, you have to make sure […]