Portable Jump Starters That Charge via USB-C

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Tech features, fundamentals A few years ago, my car battery died in a grocery store parking lot—no jumper cables, no kind stranger nearby, just me and the quiet dread of needing to call roadside assistance. That was the day I swore I’d never be caught without a portable jump starter again. But here’s the thing: … Read more

Best Car Trash Can Under $15 with Lid

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I used to think tossing receipts or fast food wrappers into the passenger footwell was “temporary.” Then I looked around one day and realized my car had slowly turned into a mobile garbage can. That’s when I finally decided to try out a dedicated car trash can—and let me tell you, it instantly upgraded my … Read more

Emergency Brake When Flooded: What You Shouldn’t Do (And the Right Way to Stay Safe)

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If you’ve spent any time driving through Southern California—or anywhere else that deals with sudden, heavy rains—you know flash flooding isn’t a joke. The first instinct when hitting deep water might be to slam on your brakes in panic. But from personal experience (and lots of research after a particularly scary encounter), I can tell … Read more

How to Pack 7-Day Road Trip Clothes in an SUV: Mastering the Art of Car Tetris

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from countless cross-country trips and weekend getaways, it’s that packing for a week-long road trip in an SUV can quickly spiral from straightforward to chaotic. You know the scene—clothes crammed into every available corner, loose socks tumbling around the cargo area, and that one jacket that just won’t fit … Read more