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Two winters ago I was long overdue for some new tires for my Chevy Tahoe. I drive an older model Tahoe that has a really tight turning radius, and is notoriously heavy; which is great for pulling into tiny parking spaces in crowded lots, and keeping drivers safer on slick roads, but apparently this combination chews through tires (which I didn't find out until much later). With snow, ice, and rain already posing a threat, and Christmas around the corner, I made the mistake of ordering tires online. My husband was against the idea at first, but I convinced him it would be fine, and would be a big savings. A common is that if you order tires online you will save big money, and then you just pay retail to have them installed. Well, we ordered them, took them to a tire store, had them installed, and literally no more than a year later, I needed a whole new set. What could have cost me about a thousand dollars the first time, ended up costing me almost two grand. I speak from experience when I say, leave your tires

There are many misconceptions out there about cars. You can hear them about everything to do with cars from maintenance, purchasing a car, selling a car, repairing cars, and much more. Of the many different misconceptions regarding cars, there are 8 common car misconceptions that drive car owners nuts.

New Year's Eve is one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. Not only do you have to deal with the typical winter dangers (icy roads, freezing temperatures, etc.), but there is the added danger of drunk drivers and dangerous revelers on the roads. While the easiest solution is to simply not drive on New Year's Eve, that isn't always an option. If you have to be out on the roads during the new year, here are some you should keep in mind. Tip #1: Predict What Others Will Do Under normal circumstances you trust that other drivers will stop, stay in their lanes, etc. While you should always be aware of what other drivers are doing on the roads, during New Year's Eve you need to be a little extra cautious. That means you have to watch everyone, and be ready to react to what comes, whether that means a swift lane change to get out of the way, or braking hard when that other person runs a red light. Tip #2: Drive During Dead Times Just like you try not to drive during rush hour, it's a good idea to avoid congestion on the roads during New Year's Eve. While not everyone has the option of waiting till two in the morning to drive home, if you can wait chances are you encounter fewer drivers both drunk and sober. Tip #3: Don't Be Afraid To Turn to Other Options If you have to drive then you have to drive, but if you can get picked up by a friend, catch a cab, or even take the train home then there will be less stress on you. Not only that, but you won't have to opt out of a lot of the celebrating in order to keep yourself in a sober driving state. For more information on how to help deal with unique situations on the road simply today!

Does complaining about technology changes mean that you’re getting old? Or are there valid objective reasons behind not liking everything that product market research throws your way? In the case of cars, many technological changes truly are improvements. The motor starter, for example, was quite innovative in its time. Not having to stand outside in the rain while turning an engine hand crank must have been greatly appreciated. But not every car “innovation” makes driving more safe, convenient, or fun. Here are 5 new car issues that many experienced car owners take exception to:

Winter is one of the roughest times on your car. That’s why it pays to make sure you’re going into the coldest months of the year with a vehicle that’s been fully prepared to take everything the season can throw at it, and then some. If you want to make sure you and your car both make it through the winter season, here are some tips you should take to heart.

Buying a used car doesn’t have to be a disastrous occasion. Taking a few cautionary steps before driving off the lot will benefit you and prevent the purchase of a ‘lemon’. Below are five tips that everyone who is in the market to buy a used car should consider.