Visit Jiffy Lube for a Thanksgiving SSOC!

If you are planning to leave town--and statistics show Americans are hitting the roads this season in droves--make sure your car is safe.  Just in time for the holiday, Jiffy Lube is offering a discounts across the country to receive the legendary Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change (SSOC).  If you need more motivation, just consider that this should be the last time a healthy vehicle will need an oil change this year, and a good SSOC will take you through all the holidays, including New Years. 
Jiffy Lube International and all it's franchisees wish their customers the very best, and safest, of Thanksgivings. 

For coupons by region, visit www.jiffylubediscounts.com.  

Great blog find: Motherproof.com!

When out meandering through the web, we discovered this neat little blog that weaves the inexplicably bonded themes of motherhood and driving (i/e cab driving for the toddler set).
Follow the link to learn more:
http://www.motherproof.com/news-rants/story/nhtsa-to-crash-test-lots-of-family-cars-for-2012

NHTSA to Crash-Test Lots of Family Cars for 2012

OCT 26 2011 BY KRISTIN VARELA

What are your top priorities when it comes to shopping for a new car for your family? If you’re like me, safety definitely makes the list. One of the first things you can do when shopping for a car is to check out the car’s crash-test results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be rating 74 vehicles for the 2012 model year.

NHTSA will be testing 22 sports utility vehicles including some that we tested at our recent$37,000 SUV Shootout — the Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Kia Sorento, two family friendly minivans — the Chrysler Town & Country and Toyota Sienna — and a whole slew of passenger cars like the all-new Toyota Prius V that would be a great fit for smaller families.

NHTSA’s testing process underwent an overhaul last year. The new, more strenuous crash-test process results in a single safety rating for each car, making it easier for car shoppers to understand.

“Our five-star ratings program is a critical resource to help consumers make the best possible decisions about the cars they want to buy,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “By revamping the tests and creating a more rigorous program last year, we raised the bar on safety for all vehicle manufacturers. People should remember: More stars, safer cars.”

Before you buy your next car, be sure and check the vehicle’s crash-test ratings on the car’s window sticker or by visiting NHTSA’s website. It’s also a good idea to cross reference that information with crash tests done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For more information on crash-test ratings, click here.