Did you know that under-inflated tires can cost you anywhere from 3-5 cents per gallon at the pump? Knowing how to properly gauge your car’s tires will not only help you save on fuel and replacement costs, but will also help keep you, your passengers, and others safe on the road.

Handing over the keys to a teenager with a newly minted license can be a harrowing experience. One way to help ease the nerves (for the driver and parent, respectively) is to prepare your teenager with appropriate driver education training.

In Minnesota, teenagers applying for their first license are required to complete classroom training prior to applying for a learners permit. Behind-the-wheel requirements include at least 6 hours of training with a certified driver’s education instructor and at least 50 hours of supervised practice with a licensed adult. Should a parent or guardian take a parent awareness class, the teenager’s driving requirement drops to 40 hours.  

When describing the vehicles we drive, many people will use terms like tough, reliable, fast, smooth, agile, rugged, and sleek. Broadening the scope a bit, cars are also categorized by style, performance, and safety -- basically, their position in the pack.

So too, are athletes, especially football players . As such, we asked our friends over on Facebook to personify their vehicles as pigskin specialists. Specifically, we wanted to know what position their car would play and why?

Here’s our readership’s lineup for the gridlock gridiron:

Questioning unusual smells may not be everyone’s favorite hobby; however, ignoring your nose when it comes to your car can be costly. Identifying certain smells and acting promptly is one way to avoid complicated mechanical issues.

Smells to be aware of:

Getting out into the snow is crucial for Minnesotans to survive the harsh winters. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. For those of you hitting the slopes this year for a few turns, lugging skis, snowboards, boots, and poles inside your vehicle can be a burden.

Not only does the equipment limit space for passengers, sharp edges and jagged tips pose a threat to your car’s interior. Plus, there’s the drippy mess to consider on the ride home.