Evenflo SecureKid 300 Car Seat Review

Evenflo SecureKid 300 The Evenflo SecureKid 300 harness booster seat is an easy-to-use lightweight seat that can grow with your child. I purchased this seat in August 2013 for my 2-year-old daughter. While most 2-year-olds are still too small for a booster, she is already over 40 pounds and taller than 40 inches—the size of…

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It’s easy to take modern seat belts for granted — but they… A properly installed car seat is a must when you are transporting… On September 15, Jen McLellan’s husband and son got into a car… If you’re looking for a story to warm your heart, you’ll want… Car seats are very important for children’s…

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Review of Tummy Shield: Pregnancy Car Seat Belt Positioner

Purchase the Tummy Shield on Amazon While I’ve not carried a child in my womb, many of my close friends and coworkers have; the majority of them have confessed that they gave little thought to how driving a car changes when pregnant. That unintentional disregard is apparently common across the entire nation. Because standard vehicle seatbelts…

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How to Install a Car Seat

Installing a Car Seat(Photo: jinglejammer) Once you have the correct type of car seat, you want to make sure you install it correctly. This is one of the biggest mistakes parents make regarding car seats. Before you begin installation, read both the car seat user’s guide and any car seat information included in your car’s…

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Ford Developing 3D-Knitted Car Seat Covers

Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D printing in vehicle manufacturing, Ford is exploring the possibility of offering fully customizable 3D-knitted car seat covers. Leveraging a form of 3D printing used in the production of clothing and furniture, Ford would give customers the ability to craft…

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Toyota Launches Helpful New Car Seat App

Photo: Toyota Child seats come in all shapes and sizes. According to Toyota, even its own engineers experience difficulty installing different child seats across different vehicles. So now, there’s an app for that. Available on ToyotaOwners.com and as part of the Toyota Owners App, the new app is currently limited to car seat installation on…

Evenflo Tribute Car Seat Review

The Evenflo Tribute For most families, saving money is a top priority; however, you don’t want to skimp on things like safety. Thankfully, any car seat sold in the United States has to meet minimum federal safety standards, so even if you find one for less money, your child will still be safe. This means…

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Graco My Ride 65/My Ride 70 Car Seat Review

The Graco My Ride 70 The Graco My Ride 65 and My Ride 70 are nearly identical convertible car seats, with the exception of the weight limit. These are popular options for parents because of their safety, high weight limit, affordability, and styling. Graco produces both of these models in a wide range of fabric…

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Nissan Sentra Makes 2021 Honor Roll for Car Seat Fit

2021 Nissan Sentra makes Cars.com’s Car Seat Fit Report Card Honor Roll Photo: Nissan The Nissan Sentra has made the grade. After achieving high marks in the requisite subjects (evaluations), the 2021 Nissan Sentra has made Cars.com’s 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card. A total of 51 vehicles designed with families in mind were evaluated…

10 Most Effective Ways to Remove Dog Hair from Car Seats

Unless you own a hairless dog or a car fit with leather seating, chances are you’ve had the same problem countless other pet owners have faced: how to remove that pesky fur from the seats and carpets of your vehicle. You’ve run the vacuum nozzle over the seats a hundred times but that hair seems permanently…

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How to Diagnose and Fix a Heated Car Seat

Heated seats are a great perk to have for chilly winter drives If you live in a region with chilly winters, heated car seats are a welcome perk to make drives more pleasant. But, like any car part, sometimes they need some repair. Follow these steps to diagnose and fix a heated car seat that…

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2022 Hyundai Tucson Aces Cars.com Child Seat Test

Photo: Hyundai Parents with young children will appreciate the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s latest achievement: straight A’s on the annual Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card. Perfect for Parents: These Hyundai technologies provide safety and peace of mind Two Cars.com editors who are also certified child safety seat installation technicians compiled this year’s report card. They…

How to Clean Your Car’s Seat Belts Because They Are Covered in Germs

Photo: The News Wheel As a responsible, safety-conscious, law-abiding driver, you fasten your seat belt every time you get behind the wheel, and even when you’re a passenger, you understand that riding without your seat belt on is a non-negotiable. But, you probably, like most drivers/passengers, don’t give much more thought to seat belts, or…

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US News Names Three Mercedes Models to Its 12 Best 2-Seater Cars List

2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Although the interior does not accommodate many, the performance of these three 2-seating Mercedes-Benz models, recently named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 12 Best 2-Seater Cars, is definitely worth alienating your friends for. Check Out: The exciting 2019 updates for Mercedes-Benz 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC First mention goes to…

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Musicars: Ragtime

Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie musicals where cars steer the…

Year of the Dog 2018 and Canine Seatbelts

Happy Year of the Dog! Photo: Fanghong February 16th kicks of the Chinese New Year for 2018. Apparently, it’s the Year of the Dog. According to the Chinese Zodiac, people born in a “dog year,” have personality traits similar to this animal, such as loyalty, trustworthiness, and a strong work ethic. They’re often close to…

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Why spend money overpaying a mechanic to do simple service work on… You can make your recently purchased used car look nearly as fresh… Cars are lasting longer than ever before. And while a vehicle can… Whether you’re waiting in line at the drive-thru or stuck in bumper-to-bumper… From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying…

2018 Chevy Impala Wins “Best Car of the Year” for the Large Car Category

2018 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reports has just announced its 2018 “Best Car of the Year” list; once again, the Chevy Impala garners the award for the large car category. Vehicles in the competition are judged based on four key features, including safety, reliability, owner satisfaction, and road test performance. It boasts a 3.6-liter V6 engine…

Pros and Cons of Built-In Booster Seats

Built-in Booster Seats(Photo: lars plougmann) For parents looking for car seat alternatives, there are a few new cars available with built-in booster seats.But are they really a good idea? Let’s look at the pros and cons of built-in booster seats. Pros of Built-In Booster Seats: Built-in boosters offer the convenience of simply folding out a…

Kia’s Telluride Concept Car Will Blow Your Mind

The Telluride Concept hints at Kia’s future as a brand Kia seems to be taking a “Go big or go home” philosophy for its future plans—and it certainly doesn’t look like it’s going home anytime soon. The Korean carmaker recently unveiled the highly anticipated Telluride Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), giving…

How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Car

Photo: Kaboompics From the factory-fresh new-car smell to the stale, musty odors that come from accumulated crumbs and grime, our cars accumulate all sorts of scents. Some sickening smells can result in what’s colloquially known as “Sick-Car Syndrome,” a feeling of illness and lethargy that stems from breathing the pollutants trapped in your vehicle. Whether…

Moments in Car History: The Japanese Gentleman’s Agreement

For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…

Tips for Fast Cleaning Your Car

Although cleaning products specially designed for automotive needs are effective, they are not the only way to get your car clean. Solutions and products you already have on hand can make a major difference in the look of your vehicle. The following tips will help you get your car squeaky clean in no time. Available…

2022 Kia Carnival Overview

2022 Kia Carnival Photo: Kia The “Carnival” nameplate has existed for over 20 years in the Kia lineup — just not in the U.S. Here, we knew the vehicle as the Sedona minivan, which was in its third generation prior to 2021. But to align with Kia’s strategy to streamline and redesign its collection of…