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Safety Tips for Your Labor Day Road Trip

By Angela on August 29, 2017 Wheels and Water

As Labor Day quickly approaches, friends and family are looking forward to a long weekend with a road trip on the horizon. You might focus on the destination or fun stops along the way, but safety needs to be your main concern. Follow these safety tips during your Labor Day road trip so you’ll be prepared for any situation and be able to enjoy your vacation worry-free. Practice Tire Changes You may know the basics of changing a car tire, but when is the last time you actually completed this task? Before your road trip, take some time to practice…

Tips for Packing the Car for College

By Angela on August 23, 2017 Seasonal

The fall season is almost here and it’s almost time to hit the college campus. Graduating high school was a fantastic achievement, but your next goal is maneuvering through the great walls of higher education. Living in a dorm room is one of the milestones of any college student’s life. This living space is a unique one so you’ll want to prepare for it by packing the car with all the items that you’ll need. Follow this doom room essential checklist; it will help make your transition much easier. Clean the Room First Before you even step outside to the…

Getting your Vehicle Ready for Back to School

By Angela on August 18, 2017 Wheels and Water

We are getting close to the end of summer. This can only mean one thing; Back to School season is officially here! When we think of back to school preparation, the first thing that comes to mind is shopping for school supplies. However, it entails much more than that. One often overlooked aspect of back to school preparation is getting the car ready to kick off the school year. Here are some tips for getting your car in order before the new school year arrives. 1. Check your fluid levels A properly maintained car is safer and more dependable. One…

How to Recognize and Avoid Buying a Lemon

By Angela on August 8, 2017 Wheels and Water

Buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases people make. Purchasing a new car has its perks including a manufacturer’s warrantee and the confidence of knowing that the car has not been in an accident or need any major repairs. However, you pay handsomely for that security. On average, a new car will lose 11% of its value the second you drive it off the lot and will lose 25% of its value after the first year. There is no doubt that you can save a significant amount of money by buying a used car, but there are…

Preparing Your Car to Sell

By Pennysaver Plus on May 11, 2017 Wheels and Water

When you are ready to sell or trade in your car, your main goal is to get the most you can for it. There are four areas you need to consider: how it looks inside and outside, how it works, and its service history. At this point there’s nothing much you can do about the service history that you haven’t already done. Hopefully you’ve been conscientious about having it serviced regularly, and keeping your receipts. If not, don’t worry. Just dig out what you have, and make a vow to be more careful with your new one. Showing prospective buyers…

Ensure Your Vehicle Is Road Trip Ready

By Pennysaver Plus on March 31, 2017 Wheels and Water

Who doesn’t love a good road trip? You’ve got your playlists organized, your snacks stashed and your bags packed….you are ready to hit the road! But wait….not so fast. What about your ride? Is your vehicle really ready to tackle a lengthy on-road adventure? In other words, if you take off without tending to some preventative auto maintenance first, you are at risk of making a very different set of memories than the ones you were hoping to make. In this article, learn the steps to take to make sure your vehicle is as ready for your big road trip…

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