News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
It’s the beginning of a new year, so it must be time to follow through on your New Year’s resolutions for 2014. We hope that your resolutions include some safe-driving promises that you can keep during the time you spend…
Harvest season wrapped up not too long ago in my hometown. I live near Dallas now, so I am far-removed from the rural plains of Iowa where I grew up. But I have friends back home that are on my…
The thought of a holiday road trip can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned winter traveler. But planning ahead for your road trip can make a big difference in whether you merely endure hours in a…
The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Our family’s well-used car is about 13 years old, with 128,000 miles on the odometer. But instead of being out of step, it seems we are just about in line…
The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. For some parents, just leaving the kids with a babysitter or nanny can be a nerve-racking experience. But it can be several times more distressing when the babysitter is also…
The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Road trips are about more than just getting from one place to another. Road trips are about the experiences along the way. They are about the people, the culture and…