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Spray Detailer – Have Your Car Look Just Washed Every Day

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Maxwell Perkins

You get your car washed and waxed, or you spend time doing it yourself. It looks shiny and like new – until it starts to get smudged, or the worst thing: ugly, caustic bird droppings. Could be that an otherwise … Continue reading →

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WAZE Is the Best GPS App (and It’s Free)

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Maxwell Perkins

Full disclosure – I want you to start using the Waze app on your phone while you’re driving to get directions, because maybe someday I’ll be on the highway a little distance behind you and you’ll be adding to the … Continue reading →

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A Mallory Snow Brush, and You’ll Be Ready

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Maxwell Perkins

If you don’t have a Mallory snow brush (or any snow brush) after it snows, that’s just too bad. You can’t drive to the local auto parts store right then and pick one up without brushing the snow off your … Continue reading →

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Anco Winter Wiper Blades Will Help You Through Winter Storms

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Maxwell Perkins

One thing I knew my winter beater needed was the best winter wiper blades – Anco winter wiper blades. I love to drive my vintage Mercedes convertible in warm weather, but in the winter, it’s a bad idea. Snow, salt … Continue reading →

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Older Luxury Cars for the Not So Rich

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

Older luxury cars lose most of their value in the first five years. You can get a clean, well-maintained luxury car for about the price of a new economy car and sell it for about the same price. The time you spend driving it in between is where the fun comes in. Continue reading →

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Fenix Bike Mount – More Fun With Your Flashlight

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

Ever since I got my new flashlight, I’ve been looking for chances to use it. I haven’t gotten lucky enough to have a power blackout, have my car break down or lose anything important in the dark, so I thought … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Crane Suzu Bicycle Bell

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

While riding a tandem bicycle on a multi-use path, the ability to announce your presence is absolutely essential. Tandems are big, relatively heavy, hard to maneuver and fast, so a polite “On your left!” as you’re about to pass someone … Continue reading →

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Daisy On a Bicycle Built for Two

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

If you frequently ride bikes with another person, maybe you should consider trying a tandem. Why? Is a tandem better than two bikes? For many people, it certainly is. Think of it as adding another motor to your bike, turning … Continue reading →

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Tire Shine Is Like Armor All For Dull Tires

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

Tire shine makes cars look brand-new, and have evolved over the years from Armor All to the rainproof tire wet gel applied to today’s skinny sidewalls. Continue reading →

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California Car Duster Keeps Your Car Clean and Saves Water

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Maxwell Perkins

The California Duster is the perfect way to get dust off the car’s finish. I love riding in a clean car. Maybe it’s genetic, but if my car needs to be washed, I just worry about when I’ll have the … Continue reading →

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