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Preparing your vehicle for the long haul

Warm sunny days mean vacations or weekend getaways, and many families take to the road with a camper in tow. Whether you are towing a camper, trailer or boat - regardless of the size - it means you will want to take steps to make sure the vehicle you are using for towing is ready for the haul. Read More

Hot wheels: The top five muscle cars of summer

Baseball, barbecue, pool parties - when you're tallying ways to celebrate summer, don't overlook one uniquely American invention that some devotees say is the epitome of summer fun - the muscle car. <br/> Read More

In the market for a new car? Here are the 10 cheapest cars to insure

The next time you're in the market for a new car, the sticker price shouldn't be all you take into consideration. If you're like most people these days, you're on a tight budget, so you'll also want to make sure you can afford to drive the car of your dreams. Read More

Is your teen with diabetes hitting the road? Take these precautions

Any parent who's had a teen leave the house in the car alone for the first time knows that anxious feeling. But for parents of teens with diabetes, there are a few extra things they should make sure their child knows before they are handed the keys for the first time. Read More

What happens if a tree falls on my car while it's parked?

There are some situations you just can't avoid: a baseball thrown by the kid across the street dents your car's roof, a rock kicked up by the truck driving in front of you crashes through your windshield, or a windstorm uproots a tree and it comes crashing down on your vehicle. Read More

Four auto repairs you should never put off

Have you ever ignored that rattling in your engine in hopes it would go away? Or pretend you were imagining that hesitation as your car shifted gears? You're probably not alone if you've put off having a possible car problem checked out for fear of how much it would cost to fix. Read More

Tractors can be safer with seatbelts and rollover protection

Tractor rollovers are all too common among both professional operators and rural lifestyle families alike. So what can you do to help keep yourself and your family safe? Make sure that your tractor is equipped with a Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) and a seatbelt. Read More

Technology tips for traveling with tots

Traveling with children can sometimes seem like a challenge, even for the most patient parents. Long stretches in car or airplane seats can easily leave kids bored and hungry. Packing plenty of snacks can fill the hunger need, but what's a parent to do when the Goldfish are all gone? Technology is a great tool to keep kids entertained while traveling. Read More

Avoid these car maintenance mistakes

After your house, your car is probably the most expensive purchase in your life. And because it has such a high price tag, you want to keep it around as long as possible, which means it's best to practice car preventative maintenance. Read More

How to make your vehicle vacation ready

Despite gasoline prices, the old-fashioned auto vacation will once again be a popular choice for families looking for convenience and ready mobility. But heavy stop-and-go traffic and cooler weather can cause marginal systems to fail. Here are some tips for getting your vehicle ready for your vacation. Read More