Lifestyle

Knowing your vehicle’s weight is important, as you never want to overload it. A heavily burdened vehicle is more difficult to control, and that can lead to accidents. A vehicle’s payload rating indicates how much passenger and cargo weight it can handle. Knowing the various weight ratings, including the difference…

If driving the open road is symbolic or our love of freedom in this country, then riding a motorcycle is at the very heart of it. Whether you ride near home, by yourself or with fellow bikers, the spirit of adventure that’s within us all fuels us to find the…

After years of driving, we feel confident that we’re following every driving rule precisely. The rules have become embedded in our minds and are carried out each time we take to the road. That being said, there’s a good chance some of the things you think you “know” might not…

No matter who’s at fault or how fast you’re going, being in a car accident is never a great experience. The toughest part often comes after the collision: collecting your thoughts, checking for injuries, talking with the police, dealing with your damaged car and contacting your insurance company. Here are…

Like graduation day, the day your teenager gets their first car is another major rite of passage. Teaching your teenager responsibility may seem like a full-time job. When your child asked you for a puppy, or worse, returned with a stray puppy, you heard the age-old pronouncement of “I’ll take…

For your active family, a roof rack turns your vehicle into a versatile, ready-for-anything, trip-taking machine. Although many cars and SUVs come with basic roof racks standard, if your car isn’t equipped yet, you can install one yourself. Your car may have a bare roof (no rack at all), roof…

Summer can mean a lot of different things to people: road trips, vacations, and for those who love the outdoors, Under Pressure You may remember your father checking the tires before every long trip and that’s for good reason. Properly inflated tires not only perform better and can carry the…

Drive-in theaters seem to be an endangered species, but there may be a resurgence on the horizon. Why leave the house when you can stream any movie right from your couch? The answer is simply that nothing can compete with the engrossing film experience a drive-in movie theater provides. The…

You’ve probably been taught to maintain proper tire pressure at all times. It’s generally a good idea, as it helps to manage tire wear and promote safety. For some instances, however, it’s better to go against the manufacturer’s recommendations by releasing a significant amount of air from a tire. One…

Do you know how to get a snowmobile unstuck if you run into trouble this winter? Even on a trail you’re familiar with, there’s always a chance of running into unexpected deep snow and getting stuck. Here’s how to get a snowmobile unstuck without causing damage to your snowmobile or…