How to choose the best winter tires for SUVs?

As written for The Safe Driver.   Snow tires, also known as winter tires, are a specific type of tire designed for use in cold weather and on snow-covered roads. They are composed with a specialized rubber compound that remains extremely flexible even in low temperatures, allowing for better tire traction, rolling performance and smooth…




Avoiding non-essential road travel makes sense

It seems that each winter we have enough severe storms that the police and local government ask all motorists to avoid non-essential road travel. They do it to help everyone remain safe and not become injured or stranded during that time. But what does essential travel really mean? According to a dictionary definition, the word…




How do you ship your car to an international destination?

As written for The Safe Driver.   You can drive your car to a new address even if it’s long-distance moving. But when moving overseas, you want to learn about the best way to ship your vehicle without disrupting your budget. Of course, this will not charge any less, but it will be more pocket-friendly…




How to qualify for used car financing with bad credit

As written for The Safe Driver.   If you have bad credit, you might be worried about how to buy a used car. But it’s not impossible. There are many ways to get approved for used car financing with bad credit. Here are a few of them. Save up a Larger Down Payment You have…




You can still be impaired…the morning after

As written for Not Your Child Corp.   You know how some mornings after a lot to drink the night before you may not be feeling just right? We tend to put that on the fact that it’s just a hangover. After all, it couldn’t be anything else, right? What is a hangover anyway? A…




Noticed these 4 things about you? You may have the marks of a Jaguar driver

As written for The Safe Driver. Image courtesy of https://guardiansafeandvault.com/   You’ve heard of the stereotypes associated with certain car brands and the people who drive them. People assume Toyota Prius owners are bad drivers, those who drive BMWs are aggressive, or that Audi owners are arrogant. Of course, these are only stereotypes, but to…


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5 steps to take before you sell your car

As written for The Safe Driver.   Once you have made the decision to sell your car you might be in a hurry to get on with it, especially if you have a new set of wheels that have captured your imagination. Despite your enthusiasm to sell your car as quickly as possible, it makes…




Don’t forget to check your nuts

There are a lot of things we have to be responsible for in our lives. It’s about becoming an adult really. I’ve listened to my kids about how they have a difficult time with becoming an adult. They’re still working on it. Everyone has gone through this at some point and driving happens to be…