Your belly is getting bigger and you may be getting uncomfortable. I remember when I was later on in my pregnancy, getting in and out of my car took effort! To be honest, there were moments when I couldn't wait to have the baby and get the pregnancy over with.
I stumbled across GM Education, a website by General Motors that educates kids (and grown-ups) about different aspects of cars. It’s pretty cool and is easily laid out. Why not teach your kids a few things about cars over the holiday break? Here are some of my favourite things from the site:
I've seen alignment services that range from $50 to over $150. So what's the difference for some shops to command such a big price difference? There are two types of alignments: 2-wheel and 4-wheel. Often shops don't specify what type of alignment they're quoting, so make sure you ask if you're trying to compare quotes.
Did you know that an alignment is recommended every year for general maintenance? There are some repairs that require alignments, such as tie rod or strut/shock replacement, and it’s also done when a car has hit a curb or been in a collision. Most often, alignments are performed when a new set of tires is put on.
When searching for a used car, many people look at the mileage and think that low mileage means a better purchase. After all, the less a car has been driven, the less wear and tear, right?
This can be the case, but more important questions to ask are how and where the car was driven.
There are many advantages to a newer, higher mileage car including:
I’m just like you… a busy mom of two young boys, busy with work and trying to balance my relationships (with my husband, family and friends). There never seem to be enough hours in the day, I have a to-do list for my other to-do lists. My thoughts jump between what to get for groceries, what time I have to leave to pick up the kids and did I complete the school forms that were due that day
