Driving in Cars with Pets: How to Safely Roadtrip with Your Furry Friends

We all now that summer is the perfect time to take a road trip. Hitting the open road with your closest friends is a great time, but what about man’s best friend? Your dog may be one of your favorite companions, and many people love taking Fido or Spot out for a drive. But taking your pet along isn’t as simple as beckoning it into the backseat with a treat. There are some safety precautions every pet-loving road-tripper should keep in mind. Continue reading…

A Road-Tripping Checklist for Car Safety

Now that summer is here, many Americans are looking forward to their next road​ trip. The warmer months provide the best opportunity to explore the country, go on adventures and take a break from the norm.

Beyond the normal trip-planning tasks like booking hotels or campsites and making sure you didn’t forget to pack something important like extra S’Mores reserves, you’ll want to make sure your car is in top condition to survive the trek.

Weather of all kinds can take a toll on your car. The winter months can cause some damage due to freezing temperatures, which may have gone unnoticed but need to be addressed before heading out of town. But heat brings its own set of challenges for any vehicle as well. It’s important to give your car a full examination before taking off. Continue reading…

Top SUVs for Summertime Trips

We all like to save money on road trips, however we can; especially less stops at the pump. It would make sense that for long hauls smaller, more efficient cars are the right pick. But sometimes you need to pile in a large family and stacks and stacks of luggage. If you’re totally against a minivan, a great option is an SUV.

If you want to go off-roading this summer, an SUV has the ability to carry you and your friends over the roughest roads and trails without fear of getting stuck.

Also, they are roomy. SUVs provide enough space for you and your friends to pack your camping gear, tent and all, into the vehicle before you take off on your summer vacation. Continue reading…

Off The Beaten Path: Great Off-Road Vehicles

Summer presents people with many opportunities to go on adventures and explore new places. People like to take advantage of the warm weather and longer days to do things like go fishing, camping and hiking.

Perhaps you have a few go-to places you like to visit every summer, or you like to change it up every year to discover new treasures. In either case, you’ll probably want a well-suited vehicle to get you to your destination.

But just because you’re in the market for a good off-roading vehicle doesn’t mean you have the budget for a brand-new model. Instead, you’ll find it’s much more financially smart to head to the used car lot to find a car that’s a few years old but still has plenty of life left in its engine. Here are five awesome SUVs to seek out at your closest DriveTime dealership this summer. Continue reading…

Preparing for a Roadside Emergency

When I was younger, my mother always told me that failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Granted, this was usually used in the context of studying for pop quizzes in class, but as I grow older and wiser, I’ve come to realize that this tidbit of wisdom applies to many situations we may face in life and this also includes road safety.

Imagine you are on a 700 mile road trip, and just after you pass that “Next Services – 150 Miles” road sign, you hit a nail and deflate one of your tires. Continue reading…