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A lavender sachet. Long known to soothe the jangled nerves of humans, the scent of lavender has now been shown to calm anxious dogs who are traveling by car, making them more likely to lay down quietly and less inclined to move around or bark, reveals a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Even better? Unlike pricey pet tranquilizers, breathing in the scent of lavender has no dangerous side effects.
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Tired of begging your kids to do things that are good for them—such as brushing their teeth, taking their vitamins, buckling up in the car or drinking their milk? Tel Aviv University have found the problem—and the solution! In their recent study, they found that kids [more…]
Before you hand over your hard-earned cash for a used car, find out if the car is legally allowed to be sold first. The National Insurance Crime Bureau offers a free theft and crime report, which reveals whether the car has been reported stolen and unrecovered or has previously been declared a total loss. To get your report instantly, simply enter the car’s VIN here.
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Less than one-half of one percent of all car accidents end in the water. Still, in the off chance it happens to you, knowing what to do can save your life. First, don’t wait for help—you usually have under two minutes to get out and rescue crews won’t be able to reach you in time. So, start by [more…]
Surprising as it sounds, folks who listen to pop and rock music while driving are less likely to speed and have minor accidents than those who listen to country, blues, classical and even easy listening, reveals a recent British study. What’s the link? [more…]
If your mechanic says your car or truck needs a new radiator, brake drum or other replacement part, forget buying it through his or her auto repair shop. Chances are, you’ll be hit with an inflated markup [more…]
When you realize your needle is on E and you’re about to run out of fuel, don’t speed up and race to the next gas station. You’ll only burn up what’s left. Instead, start coasting! “Whenever you get the chance [more…]
If you’ve forgotten where you parked your car in the parking lot and you’re too far away for your remote key signal to work, touch the key fob to your chin, then push the unlock and lock button. [more…]
When researchers from The Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia studied the records of over 7,000 children involved in car accidents, they found that those between the ages of four and eight who were restrained in the [more…]
You know how it goes: The first few minutes of a road trip are exciting, filled with the potential for an action-packed adventure that everyone’s gonna love. After that, it’s all “Are we there yet?” Luckily, these proven tips can make any road trip happier, easier, faster and cheaper! [more…]
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