Driving in the Rain

 By Catherine Powell

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As the saying goes, “When it rains, it pours.”  In Florida, this sometimes means driving in a white squall on the interstate where you can barely see past the hood of your car.  It also means expecting torrential downpours on a nearly daily basis during the summer months.  Due to the nature of the peninsula, you can literally go from having to deal with driving rain to bone dry and back again every mile or so as you head north or south in June, July, and August.  If you’ve ever been stuck in a monster traffic jam caused by a weather-related car crash, then you’ll appreciate today’s ten tips that are designed to help you drive safely in the rain.

Car Care Clinic

By Catherine Powell

Image courtesy USAF

With the average cost of an automobile being $30,140, I thought I’d dedicate this week’s blog to car care.  I’m old enough that I can still remember when people used to routinely work on their cars.  Today’s automobiles are more computer than car that practically require an engineering degree to work on.  Even worse, it’s all but impossible to even see, much less reach, anything under the hood.  I mean, I know the engine’s down there somewhere, but it’s going to take a hacksaw to get at it.  That means for most of us it’s vital that we maintain our vehicles if we want to get our money’s worth.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your car from eating you out of house and home.