It all began with a rented U-haul trailer. We loaded up my rather old, beater of a Jeep Cherokee and took off from Texas, through Louisiana, another state that I slept through, then Georgia and ultimately a very long trek down to Fort Lauderdale through Florida. Now, keep in mind that I am rather old and really have no business …
Summer Road Trips – Wheel Alignments — Safety and Fuel Economy As summer approaches it is time to consider embarking on the all American tradition of taking a family road trip. Sounds pretty easy . . . just load the kids in the back seat and go! Well that can be fun, but sometimes a little preparation will go along …
By guest blogger Kevin Pearson with Pearson’s Carpet Care There’s nothing worse than buying a new car and realizing a couple of weeks later it is already filthy. Food and drinks get spilt, the dog rides with you, kids are sweaty when getting picked up from ball practice and then bam your car is dirty. By maintaining the appearance of …
So, you live in Houston, by golly, Texas? Do you see those pine trees growing everywhere you look? Between the trees and the traffic our air is full of “stuff,” the kind of “stuff” that clogs up everything from your nose to the air filters in your car. Just a few years ago most drivers had never heard of a …
Posted on March 25, 2011, 4:36 pm, by That Car Lady While it may seem early (yes, I know it’s only Spring), now is a great time to start planning for a summer road trip. Here are some things you can do now to make things smoother on the road and at your destination: – Do any needed car repairs …
As vehicles are downsized it means that traditional components need to be downsized also. In keeping with that, check out the new flat climate control system by Visteon. It is featured in their C-Beyond concept car. In addition to the new HVAC technology there are all sorts of groovy gizmos and gadgets featured. Read about it in Motor Magazine by …
As the days get warmer we all start to turn on our air conditioners both at home and in our cars. Climate control systems have changed over the years. Their basic operation is still based on the same principles, but the newer systems hold a lot less Freon than the old ones did. The rubber hoses and various fittings have …
Getting your car ready to sell. So, you want to sell your car? Evaluate the condition of your vehicle and determine your asking price Research on the internet can provide information on recommended values for your vehicle. There are sites such as NADA and Kelly Blue Book that compare values of vehicles in your areas based on the condition …
