Back to the Grind
Most Omaha area schools are back in session. If you enjoyed the school bus-free roads for the last few months, you may have had some unexpected company on your morning commute lately. Drivers may grumble about the congestion caused by the big, slow-moving buses, and some people may get impatient when waiting for kids to …Continue Reading
Year of the Recall
Against all odds, American automaker General Motors recovered from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009. Reorganized - and, some would argue, revitalized - GM forged on. The company even forged new ground, naming Mary Barra the first female chief executive officer of an American car manufacturer. But all the while, GM was forging faulty ignition …Continue Reading
Keep Your Most Precious Cargo Safe
Items designed to keep your kids safe can also cause some frustration. Just ask anyone who’s struggled to open a child-proof pill bottle or fumbled with a cabinet safety lock. Have you ever tripped over a baby gate or been unable to peel off an outlet cover? Car seats are no different. They are a …Continue Reading
The Future Is Now
The year is 1984 and you just told a fellow American that domestic automobile giant General Motors will go bankrupt. You get laughed out of wherever you are, and likely not invited back. While there are many examples of other things that could not have been predicted 30 years ago, few things have changed as …Continue Reading
Bad Habits … of Other Drivers
The open road can be a thing of great American wonder. It has inspired explorers and poets alike. The problem these days can be finding the “open” road – one free of the other, annoying drivers. A recent USA Today article polled some Cars.com editors for their biggest vehicular pet peeves. The list focuses on …Continue Reading
Bumper to Bumper
It’s rush hour on a hot day. You’re in the left lane trying to pass traffic, but that car ahead of you doesn’t seem to have the same agenda. Maybe scooching in a little closer will get your point across. It’s just a few inches. What’s the worst that could happen? The worst is that …Continue Reading
Good Times, Bad Times
You saved, planned, packed and anticipated every moment until your departure. It’s finally vacation time! It’s your turn to relax, unwind, see family and friends, take in some sights, get some sun, or maybe even all of the above. Even though you don’t want to think about it, it’s possible you can get into an …Continue Reading
The Great American Road Trip
Vacation season is in full swing. For many people with families, this means piling in the car and hitting the road to see some of our great nation. A road trip presents the possibility for great adventures, as long as you’re prepared. Put the kids first You know to check the tire pressure before a …Continue Reading
Understanding Your Estimate
If you’ve been in an accident, you likely have a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important may be where to get your car repaired. The first step on that journey will be to decide where to get the work done. Estimates between body shops can vary widely, for an equally wide …Continue Reading
Hitting the Road After a Wreck
Cars are safer than ever these days, which means a lot more people are walking away after accidents. But when should you drive away after an accident? Don’t judge by appearance It’s usually (note: usually) true that if you can’t see any physical damage, nothing important is going to fall off in the near future. …Continue Reading
