Our customers ask this a lot: is cruise control fuel efficient? Generally speaking, yes. If used properly and in optimal conditions, cruise control can help you save an average of 7-14% on gas. But, keep in mind, there’s one important caveat: cruise control is only truly fuel-efficient when it’s used on flat road conditions that […]
The only thing more frustrating than using a navigation app is finding the best one for you. We did some searching and narrowed it down to the top three picks: 1) Google Maps Google Maps is a classic. The intuitive platform and wealth of information have made this app one of the top competitors in […]
Summer days have a lot of our customers itching to explore. With the mid-summer slump coming and flight prices sky high, it’s time to plan a road trip! Living in New England, day trips are a breeze. If you’re looking for some quick summer road trips from Western, MA, we’ve put together the perfect list. […]
July is here and, after a few years of muted celebrations, we’re all excited for some stellar July 4 fireworks in Western MA. Here’s a round-up of all the July 4 festivities happening for the Fourth. July 1 Independence Day Celebration | McGuirk Stadium, Amherst | 5:00 PM Beacon Field | Greenfield, MA | 9:35 […]
As a family-owned, local business, we love supporting other innovators and entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley. This month’s small business spotlight is on… bakeries in Western MA! Whether we’re picking up a cake for a birthday or just grabbing a sweet treat on our drive home from work, Western Mass bakeries always hit the spot. […]
With gas prices on the rise, more and more drivers are looking for the cheapest gas prices in their area. We’ve all turned to our phones in search of, “cheap gas pries near me” before heading out to fill up our tanks. Instead of taking a shot in the dark, here’s how to find the […]
With the summer in full swing and vacations coming up, some of your pups will be coming along for the ride. But traveling with dogs can be a hassle, especially in the car— and finding affordable, pet-friendly spot for your destination can be even more challenging. With that in mind, we scoured the web for […]
With the summer in full swing and vacations coming up, some of your pups will be coming along for the ride— but traveling with dogs can be a hassle, especially in the car. With that in mind, we’ve created the ultimate guide for canine car travel so you can make the most of any road […]
As a family-owned, local business, we love supporting other innovators and entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley. This month’s small business spotlight is on… pizzerias in Western MA! For many of us, pizza is a dinner-time staple— especially on nights that you just don’t feel like cooking. If you need to pick up a pie on […]
Whenever you’re on the road, it’s important to make sure that children are properly buckled in in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt, whichever is appropriate for their age, height, and weight. Here is a quick guide from the CDC to help you figure out the best choice for your child: Rear-facing car […]