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Author Archives: Dara Solomon
Moving? How to ship your car cross-country, stress-free.
Photo By Glen TK
Creative Commons photo via Flickr.
For some people, cars are simply tools used to get us from Point A to Point B. Chances are that if you’re reading this, you value your vehicle a bit more than that. Some of us might even love our cars too much (if that’s possible). So, when you’re faced with a cross-country move, what do you do? If you plan on taking the vehicle with you, but won’t be driving it yourself, you’ll have to ship your car. We know that moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. That’s why we want to help make shipping your vehicle easier, affordable, and even scam-free.
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Use caution in summer heat
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Not long ago, summer ushered in sunny, warm skies. Most of us welcome summer, letting our worries melt away. Unfortunately, warm skies have become h-o-t, breaking and tying thousands of records across the country. Despite rising temperatures, drivers still leave …
Read MoreLooking to get your car painted? Consider this first.
Photo By Ben Hosking
Creative Commons photo via Flickr.
A sleek, new paint job can make practically any vehicle look brand new. But before you make any decisions, you should consider a few things first.
Read MoreFive tips for tinting your car’s windows (without regret)
Photo By Lori Todd
Don’t fall for any too-good-to-be-true scams. With a little research, you can get your windows tinted without regretting it tomorrow. Consider the following tips.
Read MoreCustomizing your wheels
Photo By Marilyn M.
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Since the 1980’s, the demand for customized wheels has expanded exponentially. Whether you’re following a fad or you simply don’t like the look of your vehicle’s stock wheels, adding a little flair with customized rims, higher-end tires, or a little color variety is a step toward customizing your new car to become your dream ride.
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Health-monitoring, self-driving cars of the future
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GM's EN-V. Creative Commons photo via Flickr.
Vehicles currently on the market with features such as dual-DVD player dashboards and the FAA-approved flying car (2012’s Terrafugia Transition) may whet your palate for the future of car technologies, but you haven’t seen nothing yet.
Cars of the future will monitor your heart rate, recognize street signs to take over the wheel if you’re drowsy, drive a pre-set route, and utilize wireless technology to drive themselves (with drivers behaving more like passive riders).
Read MoreSafe driving tips for the Fourth of July weekend
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The Fourth of July is a time for road trips, long weekends, and time spent with family and friends—no matter the distance you must drive to join the festivities. But when long distances mix with alcohol-impaired and/or sleep deprived drivers, danger is unavoidable. Help reduce car accident fatalities this July 4 with these safe driving tips for holiday weekends.
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Is your car smarter than you?
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Ford Active Park Assist.
If you’re like those of us in Florida who aren’t required to learn how to parallel park when getting our drivers licenses, street parking won’t be a problem for much longer. Many of today’s new cars can park themselves. While …
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Tagged air quality, cameras, crash prevention, park assist, parking, safety, sensorfusion, sensors, technology
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Ditch the earpiece. Bluetooth systems for your car
Photo By Matthew Gilbert
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I remember the first time I saw someone wearing a Bluetooth earpiece. It was a sweaty Florida afternoon. I was standing in line at my local coffee shop. The 40-something man in the Versace suit seemingly mumbled to himself while …
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Top 5 innovative, tech dashboards
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400, with Splitview technology. MRSP from $91,000.
Driving in my 1997 Saturn SC1, with manual windows and door locks, a broken CD player, and no antennae—it is far from difficult to choose car models that make me envious due to their technologically-enhanced interiors. But specifically zoning in …
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Tagged audio system, Bluetooth, dashboard, DVD, GPS, infotainment, LCD screens, MP3, navigation system, sound system, splitview, technology, USB, wireless
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