A Flame-Painted Car with a Mystical Meaning
A flame-painted car is always a cool—or should we say hot—thing to see. And of course being that we are a car donation program, we do receive donations adorned with fiery artwork from time to time. One such donation, auctioned only yesterday, made us laugh out loud. The flames on this 2005 Toyota Sienna mini-van […]
Keeping Pets Safe Inside a Car
Keeping pets safe and well includes never leaving them inside a parked vehicle. On an 85° day, the temperature inside a car will reach 102° in 10 minutes. At that temperature a pet will begin to show signs of heatstroke, which can be fatal. If there is no one to rescue them, they won’t make […]
What Driver’s Ed Doesn’t Teach You
Driver’s Ed can only teach you so much. It takes actual driving experience to learn the rest. That means learning how to drive the hard way. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Novice drivers can skip this (scary and downright dangerous) stage and learn from the experience of other, more seasoned drivers. An […]
Jump Starting Your Car: An Out of Order Rookie Mistake
Leaving a condolence call to a neighbor just down the street, Tom confronted a car stuck in the middle of the narrow road, blocking his way with another car parked alongside. Two drivers stood there puzzled, milling about, their hoods open. It seems that all attempts at jumpstarting the stuck car had utterly failed. Lucky […]
What to Do if You Get Lost While Driving
“Get lost” isn’t just something you say to your enemies. If you’ve ever been lost while driving, you know what we mean. It’s like this: You’ve been driving in circles for the past half an hour and you can’t find your location on a map. Waze would be a help, that is if it were […]
Most Dangerous Day of the Week to Drive
There are several factors that contribute to determining the most dangerous day of the week to drive. It is important to note that this can vary based on location and other factors. However, some common trends the following days tend to have higher accident rates: Friday: Many people are eager to start their weekend and […]