Embarrassing Driving Moments We All Have

Nobody's perfect, right?  We all make mistakes, but sometimes those little imperfections can become downright embarrassing!  Here's a list of uh-ohs that have probably happened to all of us at some point.

#1. Leaving your turn signal on. We're talkin' miles after you've made that turn.

#2. Cutting someone off in traffic by accident.  No matter how apologetic your courtesy wave, it will not help you here.

#3. Not realizing the light has turned green!  Don't worry, though. The collective roar of cursing drivers and screaming car horns should rouse you from that daydream pretty quickly.

#4. Messing up while parallel parking.  Repeatedly.  You swear, you do it perfectly every time when there's nobody else in the car!

#5. Getting caught singing, dancing, digging for gold... Avoid the shame and keep these, er, personal habits at home.




How many of these cringe-worthy driving faux pas are YOU guilty of?  Join the conversation on our Twitter and Facebook pages!

What's Making That Noise?

Worn brake pads, if not fixed, will eventually wear away completely, and the sound of metal on metal will result in a horrible grinding noise. This also means that along with your brake pads, your brake rotors may need repair or replacement. 

Hopefully, you’ll never hear this sound coming from your wheels. But if you do, it’s time to make sure your brakes are inspected by a professional! 

Next time you’re out enjoying a drive, turn down the music and listen to your car instead. It might be trying to tell you something that will keep you safer and help save you money down the road.

Enjoy the Little Things!

Sometimes it's the little things that make our day. Our team came up with a list of small things that can make a difference in our daily lives.

-Clothes fresh out of the dryer.
-Getting off of work when it's still light outside.
-Receiving mail that isn't a bill.
-Waking up early and realizing you still have hours to sleep.
-When the Starbucks barista spells your name right.
-Finding money in your seasonal jacket pockets that you forgot about.
-The elevator arriving the second you push the button.
-Paying for a small drink, but getting a large.
-Clean bed sheets.

Let us know if you have anything else to add in the comments below!

The First Trip of Spring

Dear Readers,

It doesn't matter if you’re a student, parent, or workaholic. We all have one thing in common: we like to save money filling up at the gas pump. If you’re headed out in coming weeks for Spring Break or just looking to finally take your first spring road trip, head to GasBuddy!

You can find out where the cheapest gas stations are and also calculate roughly how much you’ll be spending on one site. We don’t know about you but every cent counts – why spend money on things that aren't as fun?
For example, imagine you're headed up the coast for a weekend getaway in peaceful Portland, Maine. This is what your estimated trip cost would look like:

Volkswagen: Lego Edition

Dear Readers, 

How far are you willing to go to share your enthusiasm for Volkswagen? We've seen tattoos, fans dressed in their VW best and key rings that weighs at least a pound with car-pride keychains. For these fans, a few Lego creations were the easiest way to express their VW enthusiasm. 

What do you think, friends? How far will you go to share you Volkswagen/Das Auto pride? 

Four Hondas Top KBB's Best Family Cars of 2014!

Dear Readers,

Not all options are as obvious as a minivan when it comes to cars best suited for families. In the same light, not all families have the same needs when it comes to their ideal car.

Keeping this in mind, the editors of Kelley Blue Book (the leading provider of new and used car information) have named their recommended list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014. Among the 12? FOUR Honda vehicles!

Accord: 

CR-V: 

Odyssey:

Pilot:

2014 Olympics!

Dear Readers,

The 2014 Winter Olympics will get underway this evening. Before you get off of work and settle into your sofa to watch the opening ceremonies, take a quick peek at our breakdown of some events you may not be familiar with!

Biathlon - cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Curling - a game played on ice in which large, round, flat stones are slid across the surface toward a mark. Members of a team use brooms to sweep the surface of the ice in the path of the stone to control its speed and direction. 

Nordic Combined - cross-country skiing and ski jumping.

We don't know about you but we're super excited! Keep up with our blog as we'll be updating you on various events throughout the Olympics.