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How to tell if you’re too tired to drive

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm

Common sense — and the law — tells us not to drive while under the influence. But, even though it can be just as dangerous, there are few laws against driving while sleepy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that fatigue driving causes 100,000 accidents a year.
The first step to preventing drowsy driving is [...]

More fun car blogs for women!

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 2, 2010 at 7:24 pm

With the overwhelming abundance of information on the web, it is important to be aware of what you’re reading. Now, I’m not here to tell you what to believe or not to believe, I’m just here to share my thoughts. And, more importantly, hear yours.
After cruising the web, I’ve come across several other websites that [...]

Keeping your pets safe while on the road

Posted by Lauren McCarthy June 24, 2010 at 7:16 pm

A dog is an extension of the family. Let’s face it — a dog may be the most loved member of a family. Dogs give unconditional love, are always jumping at the door when you arrive home and are sad to see you leave. So what do you do when you leave the house? You [...]

3 best vehicles to take camping

Posted by Lauren McCarthy June 18, 2010 at 2:09 pm

Now that the weather is hot and sticky, it’s time to take a little camping road trip. Who’s with me?
I wanted to know what type of vehicle is ideal for all my camping needs, so I asked three of our salesperson to walk me through the Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevy Avalanche and the Nissan Xterra.
Here’s [...]