AAA Discounts for Love Birds on Valentine’s Day
Are you an AAA member looking to plan a quick get-away, or send your loved one flowers this Valentine’s Day? AAA offers discounts for all things that say, “I love you”. Last year AAA’s 52 million members used their membership cards to save nearly $2 billion dollars on hotels, jewelry, books, clothing and more.
"Most members are aware of the discounts available for planning a romantic getaway, but we are committed to providing additional benefits and discounts for AAA members on…
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Jeep – Most Improved for Customer Retention
The 2012 Customer Retention Study was released earlier this week – and showed Jeep having a 51% customer retention rate which was up an amazing 17% over 2010.
There are many reasons why people decide to change the type of car they drive – it’s old, more space is needed, or they just want an upgrade. Unfortunately, when people change the type of car they drive – many times they will also change brands. 33% of people who switched vehicle brands during their last vehicle purchase said…
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The origins of Daylight Saving Time
The idea of daylight saving time is said to have been started back in the Ancient Civilizations as they adjusted their daily schedules to the sun. Typically the day was divided into 12 hours regardless of day length which would ensure the daylight hour was longer during the summer months.
Benjamin Franklin took this idea one step further while on an American envoy to France. He published an anonymous letter that suggested that the people of Paris reduce the usage of candles by rising…
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Accidents Happen, Are You Prepared? 4 Things to Keep in Your Car
Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will likely be involved in a car accident. Regardless of how minor or serious it may be, it can be a major inconvenience. As The Scouts say, “Always be prepared!” to make the aftermath of an accident a bit less stressful.
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As Temperature Drops, So Does Tire Inflation
The heat of summer has faded, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Eventually, we’ll be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures.
This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer readings. Air pressure in a tire typically goes down 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change.
Odds are that you haven’t checked your tire pressure since the weather began turning cooler. If the…
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Remembering 9/11
Ten years ago on September 11th, the unthinkable happened. 4 planes were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists and America watched as the planes were used as human bombs. The first two planes were intentionally flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the third plane was crashed into the Pentagon and the fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania (Washington D.C was the intended target). Over 3,000 men and women lost their lives that day, an event that will never been…
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What to do with a traffic ticket
If you’ve been driving any time at all, it is bound to happen to you...
You are cruising along, minding your own business, and out of the corner of your eye, you see it. Red and blue flashing lights attached to a menacing looking vehicle with a big,…
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Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During a Record Heat Wave
As the record temperatures spread across the country during the heat wave which is hitting areas across the Midwest, South and East Coast of the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials are urging people to stay cool, hydrated and informed to prevent illnesses and… Continue
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Summer Road Trips
Summer is in full swing, and so is road trip season! We have to admit that summer is our favorite season - it's the best time to BBQ with friends and family, go on ourdoor excursions and perfect weather for throwing around a football or baseball.
And of…
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Smartphone Application of the Week #4
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Smartphone Application of the Week #3
So often when you read about an app for your car-even when it offers a useful service- you come away thinking, “Yeah, that solves problem____, but *YAAWN*, how come they never come out with anything FUN?” And you get to thinking about the fact that they probably don’t want you using it while you’re driving…and how they probably have a relationship with local auto repair shops and…But we digress. The wait is over!
We bring you Dynolicious!
Bunsen Tech,…
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Smartphone Application of the Week #2
| So, if you’ve driven for any period of time-or maybe you’re just unlucky- you will probably find yourself on the side of the road walking around with your hands on top of your head, wondering, “what in the heck just happened?” You’ve been in an accident. Your fault or not, it is critical that you get all of the important information you can about what happened. ACCURATELY. It can mean the difference between being cited, or at least having a ticket… |
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What to eat on the 4th of July
The 4th of July is known for family, fireworks and fun – but it is also one of the biggest “feast” days of the year. No, there is no turkey or ham roasting in the oven, but there are plenty of steaks, chicken and ribs on the grill accompanied by a ton of finger lickin’ sides and decedent desserts. We wanted to share a few recipes/links that are sure to please any crowd:
This is a great comprehensive guide for BBQ from across America:…
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Smartphone Application of the Week
All you smartphone users out there know how hard it is to sift through the large amount of automotive applications out there - so we have decided to start an app of the week blog entry that will spotlight one awesome app for your car every week!
App of the week - Seeclickfix for Android and iPhone…
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Fathers Day
A little history lesson:
Fathers Day is a Holiday that honors fathers. It always falls on the third Sunday of June. Sonora Smart Dodd (of Spokane, WA) is generally given credit for coming up with the idea of Fathers Day in 1909 though it didn’t become an official observed holiday in 1966. The first Fathers Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 which was also the month of Dodd’s father’s…
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10 Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend
Can you believe it? Memorial Day is quickly approaching us again. It is a day that celebrates our history and the struggles we have overcome to live the life we live today. Freedom, peace, and equality are available to us today only through the many sacrifices that were made. We want to help you plan ahead for this nice, relaxing day with friends and family. Make this…
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Twitter 101
\’twit-tәr\ - verb 1: to utter successive chirping noises 2: to talk in a chattering fashion.
When you look up the word “twitter” in the dictionary you will find the above definition. In the past it usually cropped up in conversations referring to birds or groups of adolescent…
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Mother’s Day is Right Around the Corner…but what to do?
Every year at this time, we all think about Mother’s Day, whether it’s well in advance or very last minute. Sometimes coming up with the perfect Mother’s Day gift can become overwhelming. Should we give a card? Oh but wait, we did that last year. And the year before. And the year before. So what are some other ideas that are outside the norm?
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Twitter 101
\’twit-tәr\ - verb 1: to utter successive chirping noises 2: to talk in a chattering fashion.
When you look up the word “twitter” in the dictionary you will find the above definition. In the past it usually cropped up in conversations referring to birds or groups of adolescent…
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Tips on How To Properly Wash Your Car
Whether you’re looking to save a few extra dollars or don’t trust your car to a car wash, you may choose to wash your car in your own driveway. While home car washing may seem easy enough, there are multiple steps in the process that can make the task seem more daunting than necessary. We are breaking the process into…
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