Archive for 'Car Tips' Category
The 90s were a weird time. There are a lot of things that exist as sort of a hazy fever dream in our collective consciousness—like that time KISS took off the makeup and released a grunge album. Another example of ephemera we’d all rather forget? Automatic seat belts. If you’re under 30, you might not […]
You hear the weather report call for hail—and not just any old hail, either. We’re talking about monster, “golf ball-sized” hail that takes no prisoner. It’s the type of hailstorm that you wouldn’t wish upon your own worst enemy… yet your car is sitting in the driveway, uncovered, with only thoughts and prayers to keep […]
If the stars align, automakers will be tasked with finding a solution to drunk driving in the next few years. At least, that’s one of the primary goals laid out in the country’s new infrastructure bill, which has been see-sawing on “yay” or “nay” for months. Drunk drivers injure more than 300,000 people and kill […]
Your vehicle’s catalytic converter has one purpose: to control the amount of pollution you emit. To do that, catalytic converters are crafted with several precious metals – this includes palladium, rhodium, platinum and sometimes even gold – that act as pollution filters or scrubbers. Therein lies the dilemma. While these precious metals are vital to […]
We know what you’re thinking: “Is this a joke? Can car ignition trouble really be caused by having too many keys on my keychain?” We ain’t lying! Although somewhat rare, a heavy car key chain can really do a number on your vehicle’s ignition. While most of your vehicle is durable, automotive ignitions aren’t built […]
It goes without saying: kids are our most precious cargo. Many of you out there have little ones who are still car seat age, but some may be shocked to learn that most children under the age of 10 or 11, depending on size, should be using a child safety seat or booster seat. In […]
So, you found the perfect used vehicle – a sporty, red convertible with tan leather seats and a manual transmission – that you’ve always wanted. Surprisingly, it’s been on the market for three weeks, yet you’re the lucky soul who gets to bring it home. Hooray! You’ve seen the ads for that CARFAX fox and […]
With the approach of fall, deer rutting (mating) season will soon be getting into full swing in Kansas and Missouri. According to Outdoorlife.com, the estimated population of whitetail deer in Kansas is around 685,000 statewide, with approximately 53,000 mule deer predominately in the western part of the state. In Missouri, there are approximately 1.5 million […]
Insurance claims spike each winter, and a large reason for that increase is because of potholes. With more than 500,000 pothole-related claims filed every year, it’s not surprising that so many drivers loathe the season — it’s cold, the sun barely shines, and the roads are unkind to wheels, hubcaps and tires. Let your seething […]
Whether you get into a car accident near your Kansas City home or halfway across the country, the stress can seem unbearable. However, being in a car accident during a road trip throws new wrenches into the machine called “your family vacation.” Finding yourself stranded in a strange town, bruised and achy, and without a […]


