To most, the idea of putting the top down as the weather turns a bit chillier may sound ridiculous. But here are seven reasons why autumn is the best time to drop the top: Gone are the scorching hot days of summer. With milder temperatures and plenty of bright sunshine, a more enjoyable ride can be had by all. Any chill in the air can … Read More
Month: August 2016
Kickin’ up dirt at Crankworx
Gravity-fuelled. An interesting phrase. It sparks images of a high-speed, heart-pounding plummet that doesn’t always have a great ending. At face value, it’s not necessarily something I would want to experience. However, put that same phrase together with “mountain biking” and now you’ve got my attention. If you’re a mountain-biking enthusiast, chances are you are familiar with the likes of the terrains and trails in … Read More
Send your kids back to school in style
Whether you’re driving your kids to and fro or they’re the ones behind the wheel, back to school means carpools, after-school activities and maybe even the need for another family vehicle. If everyone’s schedules has your family going every which way and suddenly you find yourself in the market for a new vehicle, here are a few to consider. Chrysler Pacifica Why get a minivan … Read More
Don’t forget Fido on your family trip
Summer is wrapping up and soon school will be starting. That means it’s time for one last epic family trip. If your family is anything like mine, your four-legged family members are just as much a part of these trips as everyone else. Just like traveling with kids, roving with Rover requires preparation and planning. Even an impromptu road trip is a bit less spontaneous … Read More
See FIAT® in a whole new way
I love FIAT®. Admittedly, I don’t own one. With a family of six, three of which are four-legged, a small, fun car hasn’t really been something that we could even consider. Until now. That’s right. The FIAT 500 isn’t alone anymore. And, with larger “cousins” (the FIAT 500L and FIAT 500X) joining the ranks of the FIAT family, there’s plenty of room for everyone. The … Read More
Vehicle considerations for your college student
If you have a child headed off to college this fall, you may be debating the car issue – does the car go or does it stay? There is no “right” answer to this question. Every situation for every student is different and the quandary doesn’t just apply to freshmen, although it seems to be a more-talked-about topic for first-year students. A good place to … Read More
12 little-known facts about license plates
Every vehicle owner is required to display license plates on his/her vehicle. But did you know that wasn’t always the case? New York was the first state to require vehicles bear a license plate (1901), but Massachusetts was the first state to have state-issued plates (1903). Prior to implementing state-issued plates, New York residents made their own, displaying their initials on the identifying tag. The … Read More
Six tips from SafeKids.org
The other day, a friend of mine posted a picture of her child headed out for her first day of kindergarten. My first thought, after marveling at how quickly time flies was, “Is it really time for kids to be going back to school already?!?!?” While most kids still have a couple weeks before the back-to-school rush really hits, the new school year is quickly … Read More