by Lori Straus We see this familiar scene every winter: vehicles on the road with last night’s 10-cm snowfall still on the roof, chunks of snow blowing off toward the car behind. But how eager are we to admit that we’ve also gotten into a vehicle without clearing the snow off the roof? That’s one
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Car safety accessories
What Is the Moose Test?
by Lori Straus Although the moose test sounds like something developed in Canada, the term was actually coined by a German journalist in a Swedish auto safety magazine in the 1990s. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the moose test is and what it does and doesn’t mean. The Moose Test : A Definition
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Using Telematics to Keep an Eye on Your Young Driver
by Lori Straus Telematics is the technology used to monitor a driver. Logistics, utility, transportation, and other companies that maintain fleets have been using telematics to monitor their drivers for a long time. Did you know it’s also available to consumers? In this blog post, we’ll quickly cover how telematics can help you monitor young
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How to Check If Your Vehicle Has a Recall
By Lori Straus Whether you’re about to purchase a used vehicle or you already own one, unless the manufacturer has your name and contact information, you won’t find out directly if your vehicle is under recall. Follow these steps to check if your vehicle has a recall. Afterwards, we’ll let you know how to get
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Getting out of a Snowbank
By Lori Straus One thing no one looks forward to in winter driving is ending up in a snowbank. At best, you may have accidentally straddled your car over a parking medium you didn’t see because the snow was too deep. At worst, your car drove nose first into a ditch and your windshield is
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Storage Containers That Will Survive the Ride on the Roof
by Lori Straus Whether you’re heading out to a cottage or other winter destination or planning next summer’s vacation, if you’re taking your vehicle for a long drive or an overlanding journey, you’ll need cargo cases that can handle the weather. In this blog post, we’ll give you a quick overview on two brands: Roam
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Portable Tire Inflators
by Lori Straus You should inspect your tire pressure monthly and top up your tires with air as needed to decrease uneven wear and help your car drive more efficiently. However, heading to the gas station for a top up rarely tops drivers’ priority lists. Portable tire inflators can help. Plus, if you’re stuck in
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More Towing Accessories for Your Truck
By Lori Straus Leveling your truck is the most important step you can take to safely towing a trailer[LS1] . Not only does it ease the wear and tear on your back tires and axle, it also greatly improves your steering. Next in line are accessories that make towing much easier. We’ll cover these towing accessories
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Towing Accessories for Your Truck
By Lori Straus When I was a kid, my only genuine memory of camping is constantly looking out the back window to make sure our camper was still attached to the car. If I’m ever driving along in a vehicle that’s towing something, I still get heart palpitations. If only I’d written this blog post
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Does All-Wheel Drive Improve a Vehicle’s Safety?
by Lori Straus While you’re researching your next car purchase, whether new or used, you’ll often come across these three acronyms: 2WD, 4WD, AWD. You’ll likely understand right away that 2WD refers to 2-wheel drive vehicles, where all power is transferred to either the front (FWD) or rear (RWD) wheels. But what’s the difference between
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