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Summer Heat and Your Car

The mercury hit 90 degrees in Wisconsin Saturday. Though it felt more like 150 degrees in my car. There is nothing I dread more than exiting an air-conditioned grocery store and climbing into a vehicle that has been baking in the mid-afternoon heat. It got me thinking about the effect this blistering heat can have on a car and what could happen if you are on the road when trouble strikes. It is no surprise that during the summertime one of the top three causes of vehicle breakdowns is overheating. To avoid having this inconvenience put a damper on your … Continue reading →

“Vacation Carpool” Part 2–Renting a Van

This is a follow up to my previous blog: “A ‘Vacation Carpool’… Or How I Saved Our Family’s Summer Road Trip.” In it, I suggested carpooling with another family to save money on your summer road trip. In order to implement the concept, it is critical to secure a vehicle large enough to accommodate multiple families. I suggested renting a van. If you decide to go this route the issue of money will likely come up. Besides the rental fee itself here is a list of other possible charges you should consider before deciding to rent: Gasoline Charges If you … Continue reading →

A “Vacation Carpool” (Or How I Saved Our Family’s Summer Road Trip)

Last night it hit me… an absolutely brilliant idea that would help save our family’s summer road trip. (Like many families, we all but cancelled our trip after gas prices hit three dollars.) So, here’s my mega-watt plan: A “Vacation Carpool!” It may sound crazy, but allow me to explain. Most of us are familiar with the concept of carpooling. Basically, it’s a shared ride between people traveling to the same destination (be it work, a child’s soccer practice or birthday party). With a “Vacation Carpool” you would travel to a specified destination in a shared vehicle with people you … Continue reading →