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Planning a road trip can be an exciting but stressful endeavor. The anticipation of the journey and/or destination can hinder your ability to remember all the essentials, but some can be detrimental if forgotten. Here are the things that you need for your next road trip and what to plan for. Whether you’re traveling across…

Best Road Trips: From Denver Pt. 1 Settled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain range, Denver is surrounded by countless options for gorgeous and scenic road trips. Although the options are nearly endless, I’ve narrowed it down to a number of spots that are within a few hours of Denver and provide stunning views…

There is one thing that is always at the top of people’s minds when they go to buy a used car. What has the certain vehicle been through in its life? The best way to find this out is to look at its history report.  Why is this important? Well, first it can tell prospective…

The history of the electric car dates back nearly 200 years, which may be a surprise to some. Certainly, the first model electric cars were far more primitive than their current fully electric passenger car counterparts today, but the last few decades have greatly expanded the capabilities and demand for electric vehicles. The first model…

In October of 2018, I was in a fender bender, yielding my 2008 VW Jetta “Totaled.” I had been living in Colorado for just over a year and needed to find a new vehicle. In Denver, the mountains are an hour away, and snow threatens half the year. The vehicle choice became obvious to me:…