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Best Websites to Save Money on Your Car

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:23:34 +0000

Gas prices are down substantially from last year, and you can buy great new car for under $20,000, but owning and maintaining a vehicle is still expensive. These websites will help you save green — dollars, that is — with whatever you drive.

Repairs — Check Repairpal.com to find out what the job should cost. This [...]

Holiday Driving Safety 101 Starts in the Driveway

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:00:17 +0000

It’s safety first for any holiday driving, including this long Fourth of July weekend. Every family road trip should start with a ten minute check of the car in the driveway to give you peace of mind on the road ahead. Ten minutes now can save you headaches, time and money, [...]

Travel to the Gulf Now Despite the Oil Spill

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:05:35 +0000

Despite the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history, most beaches along the Gulf of Mexico remain open and ready for visitors. One of the best ways you can help resort communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida is to travel there and spend your money in the local, family-owned restaurants, boutiques, [...]

Most Stolen Cars in USA

Evelyn Kanter — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:58:29 +0000

1994 Honda Accord is most-stolen vehicle

An estimated 2,650 cars are stolen each and every day in the USA. That equals about one car, SUV, minivan or pick-up truck stolen every 33 seconds. So, in the time it takes you to read this article, two vehicles could have been stolen. Or three, depending on how quickly you read.

It’s not just fancy [...]

Guestroom Amenities Get New Life

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:52:53 +0000

Crystal Cruises recycles unused soap, shampoo

It always breaks my heart to leave behind soap and other bathroom amenities that I used only a couple of times, knowing they will be thrown out by housekeeping. I’ve been wishing for years somebody could figure out a way to recycle them. Somebody has.

Non-profit foundation Clean the World has developed [...]

New iPhone App for Car Shopping

Evelyn Kanter — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:25:51 +0000

2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid luxury sedan

More of us car shoppers are researching 2010 and 2011 models from our mobile phones. The website Cars.com, which launched a mobile site in 2007, reports a surge in mobile shopping activity since the launch of its iPhone car shopping app in February.

As much as 10 percent of Cars.com’s traffic now comes via a [...]

World’s Ten Best Airports are in Asia and Europe

Evelyn Kanter — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:25:53 +0000

Singapore has world's best airport

The world’s top ten airports are all in Asia and Europe. The annual survey by World Airport Awards by Skytrax puts the Singapore Changi Airport at the top of the list of 210 international airports for overall excellence.

The top rated airport in North America is Vancouver International Airport, which came in [...]

Chrysler Recalls 335,000 Minivans

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:55:15 +0000

Chrysler Town & Country

Chrysler is recalling 335,000 minivans for possible problems with the airbag system. The recall affects 2005 and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan vehicles.

The reason – the front crash sensors can crack in cold weather conditons and allow water to get into the sensor. That could turn on the airbag warning light and prevent [...]

Five Ways to Improve Driving Safety

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:18:33 +0000

Photo: carcrashes.com

Every year there are some 37,000 deaths on America’s roads. The on-going recall of Toyota and Lexus models for problems with sticking accelerators, steering and brake issues have made us all think more about automotive safety.

First, know what to do in an emergency if your gas pedal sticks or brakes fail to work.

Here are five more [...]

Valentine’s Day Love for your Car

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:05:04 +0000

Your car does not want flowers, balloons, or even candy this Valentine’s Day. It just wants a little love in the form of tender loving care, such as an oil change and tune-up.

There’s no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep Old Breakdown from living up to its name, and to help you drive safely on your real Valentine’s [...]