My mid-week skiing winter with my Seniors ski pass came to a halt when I made a careless move at the top of the highest run. I landed hard on my hip on the frozen surface atop Mount Lincoln at Sugar Bowl, my favorite ski resort near Lake Tahoe, CA. Sliding downhill headfirst, I grabbed […]

It is much easier to insure your car than it is to insure your home, as there are far fewer variables to consider. They are usually only interested in the make and model of your car, your age, occupation, where you live, and your driving record. The three general options offered are Third Party Coverage, […]

You hear them on the radio and television every day. Some have outrageous ads and sales gimmicks. “Push, pull or drag your trade for a minimum trade of $4000”, “The best price in the world!” “The best bumper-to-bumper warranty ever – we cover everything.” “Repo’d Car Sale Today”. I bet you didn’t know that these […]

Rams (the animal, not the truck) are famous for their huge curly horns, which often weigh more than all the bones in their body combined. The horns are a status symbol and are used as weapons when fighting for dominance and mating rights. With plenty of fish in the sea, modern man doesn’t have to […]

Buying and living in a houseboat is becoming increasingly popular, especially among those looking for a great alternative to the usual options in retirement: staying in the community or hitting the road in an RV. Houseboats come in various shapes and sizes, from motorized houseboats that allow you to travel to different locations on the […]

Regardless of the country in which a Ford vehicle is sold, the Ford Transit is among its biggest sellers. The Transit recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, a time in which it has established itself as one of the most popular commercial vehicles. Some of the lesser known facts about this vehicle are as follows: In […]

A combination of the words ‘tiger’ and ‘leguan’ (German for ‘iguana’), the name ‘Tiguan’ was chosen from VW’s shortlist after the company received around 350,000 suggestions from magazine readers. German Auto Bild. We like the name, especially since others under consideration were Rockton, Nanuk, Samun, and Namib. With its somewhat muscular and determined stance, unique […]

When you get a car, you must have car insurance. It is important to get comprehensive coverage, but also inexpensive. While most people are very concerned about getting a good price when they first set out to get car insurance, they often don’t continue looking thereafter. Not continually looking for good deals can cost you […]

The Volkswagen Beetle is a car known for many things, such as good construction, wonderful safety features, and more. There are many wonderful Volkswagen models available these days, however the Beetle has something special that many people look for in a car. Listed below are some of the frequently mentioned benefits of owning such a […]