Nowadays, just about every vehicle on the road has a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). They’re actually mandatory on modern vehicles, so they will soon be ubiquitous. A TPMS is exactly what it sounds like; a system for monitoring your tire pressure. When your tires are underinflated – or, less commonly, overinflated – the TPMS …
When you’re on the road, you need your phone to stay charged. There’s nothing like getting to the end of a road trip and having to immediately hunt for an outlet. Not only that, but apps like Waze can drain your battery in a hurry. As a result, many people put their phones on the …
The “Check Engine” light has to be one of the most infuriating inventions of all time. Like an “undefined error” in a computer program it tells you just enough to worry without saying anything useful. Some Check Engine light issues are urgent, and should be addressed immediately. More often than not, the culprit is a …
Nothing brings people together like good food, particularly when you’re hungry. It’s no surprise, then, that we humans like to take a meal along with us on our adventures. For a day trip or an afternoon at the beach, a cooler can be sufficient. You’ll be able to transport your food and keep all your …
There are few feelings as worrisome as trying to start your car, only to find that the battery is dead. Of course, any responsible driver is prepared with a set of jumper cables. But unless you’re at home, with another vehicle nearby, you’re still facing a fundamental problem. You need a good Samaritan to stop …