Roof racks are helpful when taking a long trip. They increase your car's storage space without sacrificing your comfort. When using a roof rack, it is important to do it safely. Your first step should always be to read the instructions that come with the installation kit.

In order to avoid a catastrophe while driving, make sure not to overload the roof rack. Consider the height of the items that you are securing to the rack. You might find that putting a canoe on top of your SUV causes your vehicle to be too tall to fit through underpasses…

Taking a road trip is an intimate way to view the countryside. There are a number of different activities that are available by traveling via a car as opposed to flying. Travelers will be able to view multiple sites and attractions.

Road trips are very costly if not organized correctly. Travelers must account for a variety of expenses. These expenses include fuel, vehicle maintenance, stops for breaks, weather and traffic. Every obstacle has the potential to cost the travelers a bit of money. 

No one likes a dead car battery. Usually, your car battery dies because the kids left the radio on, or you accidentally left the headlights on. Other times, your battery is just too old and can no longer hold a charge. However, another often overlooked cause of battery trouble is the hot and cold weather. The seasons can dramatically affect how your battery works.

This has been a problem with batteries since cars were invented. Luckily, auto technology has progressed to the point where it only affects us in extreme weather. Generally, if you are above 100 degrees Fahrenheit you…

Keeping your car safe on the road when it rains is easier if you are prepared. Here is all you need to know about riding your car in the rain.

There may come a time when you lose control and the car starts sliding. Avoid the common reaction of hitting the brakes; it will make things worse. The key to stopping sliding on wet roads is to turn the wheel in the direction of the slide and eventually, the car will correct itself.

In order to avoid accidents on wet roads, start making it a point to increase the distance…

At one time, the amount of weight carrying capacity of your vehicle was not much of an issue. However, after many accidents and injuries, the government stepped into the fray by issuing regulations on how you get your information about the weight you are carrying. The legislation was enacted to make it easier for you to know your weight carrying limitations.

Since September of 2004, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has used its authority to require that all car manufacturers inform the customer of the weight carrying a restriction on the doorjamb on the tire...