Your Car Will Run Better with Techron

This post is sponsored by Techron®.

If you guys have read my other auto posts (please do so), then you know that I do a lot of research when it comes to what I put into my car and use for it. I’m just not in the know, so I need to put the work in to learn. If you are like me then hi, and welcome to the club. I want to tell you that you need the best of the best for your car. There is nothing worse than putting all that money into something that you depend on and not use the best. Am I right? With that said, did you know that you should use a fuel additive? I legit didn’t know this until a couple years ago (car people don’t come at me please). Who’s the best? Well that would be Techron hands down. Let me tell you all about it…

Thank you Dan for all your help with the cars :) 

The Best Oil for Your Car is Havoline PRO-RS

I’m the type of girl who needs a reminder to change her oil even with the sticker right on my window. I don’t always know the right products to buy either, but I ask my very trusted mechanic and when he says to get Havoline® PRO-RSTM Renewable Full Synthetic Motor Oil, I get Havoline PRO-RS. My daughter’s boyfriend Zarvan is studying to be a mechanic so I asked him to change my oil for me, and he was more than happy to help (I may have promised to babysit the babies in return for the help). 

Nexar Beam Dash Cam

Dash cams are a big thing and they come in handy when you need it. We have all seen footage on Facebook of accidents. Having security when you drive is very reassuring. Let me show you a Dash cam that is not only full of features, but one that is very affordable at the same time from Nexar.

Ride.Tech Gives you all the auto and tech new you need

“This post is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Being a mom of two very busy kids, so between them and my own appointments, I feel like I live in my car. I thought during the school year was bad, the summer is about 10 times worse. I don’t think there has been a day yet that we aren’t on the go. When you are on the run so much you need a very safe and reliable car, or you need to know how to get to where you are going. That’s where good research comes into play. My friends at Kelley Blue Book have launched this amazing website called Ride.tech that will give you all the information you need about auto and tech news.

Let the 2019 Kia Sorento Take You on a Trip

We had a full summer schedule, some plans we did, some were canceled and some were changed. Despite the craziness we had a great time. One of the plans was to go to northern WI and spend the weekend on the lake with my siblings. We had to change it and decided to spend the weekend in Minneapolis instead. We were lucky and Kia supplied me with a 2019 Sorento to use for a week. To say this car is awesome is an understatement. When they picked it up, I kid you not, my 6 year old said “bye car, I’ll never see you again”. I guess she really loved it too.

Traveling Arizona and Nevada in a Kia Cadenza

A few weeks ago I was lucky to drive a Kia Cadenza for a couple of weeks. If you want a car that has style, then the Cadenza is what you should be looking at. My best friend and his son (you may remember them from our WI trip) came down to visit and have some fun. We took the Cadenza everywhere and it was perfect for us.

2017 Kia Sorento is a Perfect Family Car

My kids and I flew to WI the last few days of May, and we needed a car to drive around and do all our adventures in. Kia was very generous and loaned us a 2017 fully loaded Kia Sorento until the end of June. As soon as it was delivered my oldest daughter and I jumped in and took it for a ride. It didn’t take long for both of us to fall in love with it. To the point where she asked if we could just keep this and trade my current car in. To be honest I like the way she thinks.

CARSTAR Encourage Teen Drivers to Put Safety First

I’m attached to my cell phone and my daughter is too. I do try to show a good example and driving is one of them especially with her being so close to being driving herself (insert stressed mama). AAA did some research recently and “teens are among the riskiest drivers on the road, crashing four times more often than adult drivers do.  In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death among people age 16-20, killing more than 5,600 teens each year.” To me, that’s 5,600 too many. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is really hoping that number goes down drastically by providing tips for parents to share with their kids. They want kids safe everyday and also when it comes to special events like prom.

Kelley Blue Book 12 Best Family Cars of 2017

This post was sponsored, but opinions are 100% my own.

In late 2015 I had the opportunity to visit the Kelley Blue Book headquarters and see how they do things. I was a little surprised at how much I learned. Kelley Blue Book really takes every option into consideration when they are evaluating the cars. They want to recommend the best in each category. Recently they released their picks for the 12 Best Family Cars of 2017.

5 Ways to Keep Your Car Looking Brand New

5 Ways to Keep Your Car Looking Brand New

If you have a great looking car, you probably want to keep it that way. Here are a few ways to keep your car looking brand new.

Check the Weather: You want to protect your car from the elements, which means having the most accurate weather app and covering, or garaging, your vehicle in case of inclement weather such as high winds or hail.

Are You Looking at Kelley Blue Book Before You Buy Your New Car?

This post was sponsored, but opinions are 100% my own.

It's here! It's finally here!  New car buying season is about to begin and I'm itching for something fun, exciting, and a smart investment all rolled into one!  In order to do that, I can't just look at body styles and engine specs alone; I need more!  I need a crystal ball to consider our future and see what that beautiful new baby of mine will turn out to be like in the years to come.   I need Kelley Blue Book!

KBB.com’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016

Parents of kids 16 and older know how much they want a car.  Kelley Blue Book recently put together a list of the top 10 cars that are perfect for your kids. All the cars listed are under $20,000 ranging from Kia, Ford, Chevrolet and others. If you are looking for a new car for your teen or college kid, I would recommend taking a look at this list.

Drive Time is There When You Really Need a Car

Imagine packing your entire household up into boxes, the moving company comes and loads everything up. Now you have to drive across the country to get to your new house. Something happens to the car along the way, you make it to your new city but your car is toast. Now you have to buy a new/used car, but with what? You just moved across the country because of a job loss and no spare money to be seen. If your credit is bad due to medical bills etc then you may have a problem just walking into a dealership and driving away with a new car. DriveTime is a company that will help you get into the car you need.

Rent a Car from Associated Sales and Leasing

If you ever have a chance to rent from Associated Sales and Leasing in Marshfield, WI, I would do so. You save the trouble of a big corporation and just being another “number” to them. This is a small town dealership that also has a fleet of rental cars.

How Tires Matter From Cooper Tires

If you have owned a car for more than a couple of years, you probably have had to buy tires. I know the first time I had to buy them I was so overwhelmed with all the options that I had no clue what I was doing. I used think that as long as there were tires on the car I was good. I used to be part of the 83% of drivers that didn’t really know why tires matter. My mechanic was a family friend so he helped me, but without him I’d be lost between the thread, all season, mileage warranties and so much more. Cooper Tires recently sent me 4 of their tires, so I could see how they really matter.

Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards Winners and Drive Event #KBBBestBuy

This post is sponsored by iConnect Influencer Management and Kelley Blue Book. While travel expenses are provided, all opinions remain my own.

Last week I was able to spend a couple days in beautiful Newport Beach/Irvine California. Even though I wasn’t there to take in the ocean, weather or the breathtaking sunsets, they were an added bonus.  What I was there for is to promote the 2nd annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards (say that 10 times fast). The trip started off with meeting about a dozen fellow bloggers, PR reps and some of the reps from Kelley Blue Book at dinner. We went to an amazing restaurant called Fig & Olive. After that it was back to the hotel for a few hours of sleep and a big day ahead.

2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

When I was young I loved cars. I remember wanting the smallest fastest car, because we all know as soon as we turn 16 that’s what we get to drive (in our dreams). As I got older and became a mom, I slowly wanted a bigger and bigger car. It was more about comfort and space than it was about speed and small size. This coming week I get to spend some time in California  with Kelley Blue Book learning about the best new cars for 2016.