[photopress:chalkboard_eraser.JPG,full,pp_image] In the winter time, I am always getting foggy windshields. I often have to run back into the house and get some paper towels to clean it off. I found this great tip – Buy a chalkboard eraser! A chalkboard eraser is very easy to use to wipe off the fog from your windshields. Just keep the eraser in the glove compartment of your car and it will always be available!

I hate dealing with auto insurance companies! I just want to be able to get an online auto insurance quote without the hassle of being pressured into signing up for coverage that I don’t need.

How does your state compare with auto insurance prices? Here are the ten most expensive states for auto insurance:

1. Louisiana $2740
2. New York $2601
3. New Jersey $2568
4. Delaware $2507
5. Washington D.C. $2504
6. Rhode Island $2375
7. West Virginia $2163
8. Maryland $2134
9. Michigan $2077
10. Wyoming $2062

And here are the ten least expensive:

1. Wisonsin $1335
2. Ohio $1342
3. Iowa $1394
4. Maine $1403 (Tie)
4. Oklahoma $1403 (Tie)
5. Idaho $1457
6. Indiana $1481
7. Kansas $1538
8. Illinois $1548
9. Oregon $1550

Do you have a car that you don’t like being exposed to the elements? Think about purchasing a car cover. Big Sky Car Covers offers car covers for almost every kind of car and free UPS shipping is included. They also have covers for Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, Watercrafts and RVs.

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Do you live in a state with high auto insurance? I do. I live in New Jersey which ranks number one in the nation for the costliest auto insurance. We pay, on average, $1,182 for each car. The next five costliest states are: New York ($1,161), Washington CD ($1,156), Rhode Island ($1,027.03), Massachusetts ($1,013.46) and Connecticut ($993.50). Feel lucky if you live in Iowa. You only pay on average $596 per car.

If you are in the market for auto insurance, make sure that you compare a number of plans and always compare apples to apples. The deductions and benefits should be exactly the same when comparing the plans.

It is easy to add a gps tracking device to your car. Why would you do this? GPS tracking can be used to locate your car in case it is stolen. It is also used by companies who have a fleet of cars and need to know the driving patterns of their cars. They even have devices that can track your teenager.

The location of the devices can be viewed real-time or the data saved for later use.

I had no idea that those pieces of plastic that cover the top of my van’s windows were called ventshades. It took me a while to find out what they were called so that I could find a replacement for a cracked ventshade. In case you are like me and don’t know what I am talking about, I have included a picture. If you ever need one, now you know what they are called!

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If you are a fanatic about your car, or if you have a classic car, you want to keep it looking good! You might want to invest in a car cover for your car. At BigSkyCarCovers.com, you can find all kinds of car covers. You can get a custom car cover, a ready fit car cover or just a front end mask. I love their slogan:

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If you are looking for a gift for the man and your life and he likes tools, try Hands on Tools. They have a great selection of body shop supplies and tools, hand tools, automotive tools and even detailing tools. If you man loves his car, then they have the perfect tool for him. Be sure to check out their specials section to find discounted items and great deals.

Recently, we took a trip to Virginia. We drove there from New Jersey and I was afraid that we were not going to be able to fit all the luggage into our minivan. I looked online for auto accessories and was able to find a place that sold roof boxes. The roof box was too big, but I found other products that were similar that I thought might work. The have a soft sided car top carrier and even a rolling duffle bag that fits right on top of the car. Both items come with the necessary installation accessories to add right to the car. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to purchase one ahead of time, because I thought of it at the last minute. However, these items are on my list for the next time we take a road trip!

I thought radar detectors were a thing of the past, but they still exist and the technology is better than ever. If you have ever been on the end of a speed trap, then you know that these can be valuable additions to your car. There are two states that still ban radar detectors – Virginia and Washington, DC. Also, you can not use them in commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds and in most Canadian provinces.

The radar detector is mounted on the windshield. Be careful, tinting will reduce the effectiveness of the detector. Escort offers a 30 day money back guarantee. If you try their product and it doesn’t work for you, you can return it within 30 days from the date of purchase.