The Psychology of Merging

Merging may be one of this biggest stressors for drivers, especially on busy roads. Merging into heavy traffic can be a headache because sometimes other drivers won't let you in. And once you are in you have to worry about other merging drivers swooping into your lane. Sometimes drivers don't merge soon enough, or else there are those drivers that just make it impossible for anyone else to merge because they refuse to leave a space open. But why does merging make us so angry? And why can people never seem to figure it out? This article from Edmunds.com explains the psychology of merging, and even tells you how and when to merge without losing...

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Disasters of Apocalyptic Proportion: What Car for Which Situation?

Public Service Announcement: The zombie apocalypse is here! Well, not really.  But if it were true, would your vehicle be properly prepared for it?  If not, check out this blog on the necessities for different disaster scenarios: We all have that one friend who is prepared for any and every disaster.  At least once a week, they utter something about an “apocalypse” of brain-starved zombie hordes or a green giant monster running rampant through the streets and ravishing your city.  If this ever occurs, you will have to get to a safe place, but how will you get there?  Which method of transportation do you use?  Therefore,...

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Tips for Washing Your Car You Wouldn't Normally Think Of

With all the muck and grime on the roads, washing your car is a necessary evil. But sometimes we don't always want to pay for a fancy car wash. Here are some tips and tricks most people wouldn't think of that are cheaper and will actually keep your car cleaner for a longer period of time. Hair conditioner for shineWash your car with a hair conditioner containing lanolin. You'll become a believer when you see the freshly waxed look, and when you find that the surface will repel rain.Fizz windshields clean with colaWhen it rains after a long dry spell, a dirty windshield turns into one big mess. Get rid of streaks and blotches by pouring cola...

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Why Do Cars Rust?

One thing that scares car owners is rust. This pesky problem can make a car almost undriveable. However, you can keep your car from declining into a rusty junkheap. It requires monitoring and regular maintenance, but with some work, you could keep rust at bay. What causes rust in the first place? Here’s a technical explanation for the curious: Rust is iron oxide, a molecule consisting of two iron atoms and three oxygen atoms. It's the product of an electrochemical process called corrosion. To create rust, three factors must be present: an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte. An anode is a piece of metal that will readily release electrons under...

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