Things To Consider Before Buying a Car

Here are some helpful tips to folllow before considering buying a car: 

1. Know your spending limits

Make absolutely sure that you know exactly how much you can pay for a car. 
                                       

2. Know Your Needs

Having a clear idea of what kind of car you're looking for and the features you need in a vehicle, can save you a lot of money. 

                                  

3. Do your research

Whether it be online like eBay, Autotrader, Edmunds, Carmax or driving by a car dealership, go shop around for the car you want . The more information you have on a car, the better your chances of making a decision.

                                      

4. Test drive the car

One of the best ways to know the condition of the car is to test drive it.  It's the best way to know that you'll enjoy driving the car and that it's right for all your needs.

                                    

Different Ways To Use a Sunshade

If you're like most people, you have a sunshade in your car to protect your dash from harsh summer sunlight and keep the temperature down. Here are some fun and practical uses for that sunshade when you're not using it for the intended purpose.

•  Hot day? Use your sunshade as a fan.

• Impromptu photo shoot? Reflective sunshades can be used to bounce sunlight onto a person to light them, creating a more professional looking photo.
  
  
•  Having a picnic? A sunshade can double as a blanket. Not the most comfortable blanket, but none the less, a working one.
  
  
• Rainy day? Use your sunshade as a rain shade! Almost as good as an umbrella.  

Hot Spots for Your Summer Travel

1. Pacific Coast Highway, California

Road tripping is a lot more fun with an ocean by your side. Don’t miss out on the Monterrey Bay Aquarium.

2. Glacier, National Park, Montana

Who wouldn’t love to stop by the St. Mary Lake which is ranked as the second largest in Glacier National Park.

3. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC which includes a 250-room mansion, is a must see as you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway.   

A Complete Guide to Speed Limits

Before you hit the road, here's what you should know about speed limits. You may know your way around your hometown, but when it comes to traveling to other states, you are going to want to keep an eye on your speedometer.  Speed limits are unfortunately not the same everywhere. So how fast you are allowed to drive can vary widely across the country.  

A handful of jurisdictions maintain a respectable 55-mph limit on urban routes, while others keep theirs at 60, 65 or 70.  There are even a total of seven states that allow a head-spinning 75 mph on urban roadways, and on certain stretches of rural highways, it soars to 80 or even 85 mph. Unless otherwise posted, 55 mph is the default limit on two-lane rural roads in many states. 

In case you’re curious, below is a list of the slowest and fastest states for urban speed limit. Take a look! 

SLOWEST (55 mph)

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• New Jersey
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• West Virginia

FASTEST (75 mph)          

• Idaho
• Kansas
• Maine
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Texas

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