Car Chip Shortage 2022: What’s Going On?
Posted: January 28, 2022
What do bicycles, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, refrigerators and kayaks have in common? They’ve all been in short supply at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has created unprecedented changes in supply and demand. Production shutdowns sent the price of lumber sky-high. Months spent quarantining led homeowners to spend more time outdoors, some taking on more DIY renovation projects. And fear of the unknown led to hoarding...
The Driver’s Guide to Headlights
Posted: January 25, 2022
How often do you think about your headlights while you are driving? For most drivers, headlights are not typically top-of-mind, but according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), high-quality headlights are crucial for avoiding hazards on the road. This underscores the important relationship between nighttime visibility and safe driving. And one of the best ways to improve visibility is through proper use of...
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Americans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....
6 Must-Have Apps for Your Car
Posted: October 28, 2021
You have a lot to keep track of in today’s fast-paced life ‒ from to-do lists to meetings to juggling multiple schedules in your household (and everything in between). And you’re not alone. A Pew survey revealed that about 60% of U.S. adults often feel too busy to even enjoy their lives. In the midst of all this busyness, one task that could easily fall...
20 Things Under $20 to Always Keep in the Car
Posted: October 25, 2021
One of our nation’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This mantra is especially true when you get behind the wheel. So to make sure you’re prepared for anything life may throw your way, here’s a list of 20 essential items you should always keep in your car. And best of all: each is readily available...