Avoid Eye Contact and Gestures An aggressive driver is typically an agitated driver. It’s important to avoid eye contact and refrain from making annoyed or inflammatory gestures. These non-verbal cues may be perceived as a threat or further agitate an aggressive driving and can potentially make the situation worse. Ensure your safety, and anyone who…
Your Vehicle Jeep Jamborees are open to those driving a Jeep vehicle with a 4-lo transfer case. Tow points on both the front and rear of your vehicle are also mandatory, as they facilitate vehicle recovery. Vehicles without proper tow points on both front and rear will not be allowed to participate and are not…
The Master List Nothing’s worse than getting unpacked and ready for a great tailgate and realizing you forgot the spatula. If you love to tailgate, make a list of the items you need to bring each and every time. Make sure your list includes things like “plates,” “trash bag,” “spatula/tongs,” and of course “tickets.” Store…
An Active Minivan for Your Active Family When you’re juggling work, kids, errands, and more, you inevitably have your hands full every waking minute. That’s why the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica takes as much off your plate as possible with amazing convenience features. Have an armful of groceries and need to open the rear hatch? Just…
For a Happy Stereo System Let’s start out with something basic: the stereo system. There’s nothing quite like buying a new car and jamming to your favorite tunes as you drive it off the lot. But you could quickly regret overdoing it if you don’t read your owner’s manual. The owner’s manual includes information on…
The Seattle Great Wheel While Seattle is known for having a bit of a marine layer, you can escape the gloom atop the Seattle Great Wheel. From all points on the wheel you’ll have amazing views of Seattle. When you get to the top, though, be sure to look west and soak in the sunset….
1. Battery Make sure to check your battery before you head out. Too many people forget to check on their battery unless they know it’s dying or it’s the middle of a cold winter. Even if the weather is nice, it’s important to test your battery to ensure it’s working properly. Clean up any buildup…
Inspect the Car Regularly Depending on the length of your trip, you may not have to worry too much about issues like rust. However, it’s a good idea to take a full inspection of your car during your trip. If you see any areas of the paint that are starting to chip or rust, make…
Bellevue Botanical Garden Whether or not you’ve been to the Bellevue Botanical Garden, this is a stop you need to take when you’re looking for great fall foliage. The 53-acre gardens feature plants from different types of areas and climates. The trees here offer you a unique look at the changing of the season, plus…
>Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel If you’re looking for a perfect vehicle that you’ll (hopefully) only have to fill up with gas once, look no further than the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. When equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel engine, this Jeep returns 22 city and 30 highway mpg with V-8-esque acceleration. A full tank of gas…
