Author: Tabitha
Car buffs with an extra vehicle or two to store in their garages should consider the Autostacker parking lift. The galvanized-steel unit’s hydraulic cylinders can lift and support up to 6,000 pounds and the manufacturer claims it takes up less space than competing products. The Autostacker is also available with a removable center-deck access panel that allows you to service your vehicle from below. The PL-6SR model sells for $6,000, including free shipping within the continental United States (plus $475 for the optional access panel that fits between the ramps.). You can order the extra-wide PL-6SRX for $6,450. Purchase either…
Vintage license plates look really cool on old automobiles, but they also look good on headgear produced by Gasoline Caps of Portland, Oregon. Its line of hats features embroidered patches of various state license plates from a wide range of years. A few of the many styles include 1935 Vermont, 1975 Montana, 1952 Michigan, 1969 Alabama and 1957 Ohio. All the one-size-fits-all caps are made from either blended wool or canvass fabrics and come with either snap or Velcro closures, depending on the selection. Prices range from $28 to $30. Order from www.gasolinecaps.com.
Although the Eclipse Cross is new, the foundation has been adapted from the automaker’s other utility vehicles. That means the space between the front and rear wheels is identical for all three. For overall length, though, the Eclipse Cross is 10 centimetres longer than the RVR and about 30 shorter than the Outlander.
For well-heeled drivers, Mitchell & King of Scotland provides a highly specialized line of car-care products. The company bills itself as “the most unique and exclusive car wax artisans in the world” and based on the prices, there’s no reason to doubt that claim. For example, the company’s Ultra wax is blended with 78 percent Carnauba that the manufacturer says is the hardest natural wax available. Each 200-millilitre (6.8-ounce) container comes in a wooden presentation box and is accompanied by a bottle of anti-UV shampoo and “top-up” spray. The Ultra kit sells for a wallet-busting $995 and is available at…
For both modern and classic pickups, a genuine wood bed liner is practically a must. Bed Wood and Parts has a wide variety, custom-designed to fit virtually every make, model and year of truck. The company also produces all the proper stainless-steel and aluminum finishing hardware needed for a standout custom look. The company sells more than 40 different types and styles of wood that can be installed without drilling into the bed surface. Bed Wood and Parts can also furnish wood flooring for van and sport utility vehicles. As you can imagine, pricing for each kit and application will…
A sleek, comfortable and fuel-efficient five-passenger Honda might seem like nothing out of the ordinary, but the 2019 Insight Hybrid raises the bar. The same can’t be said for previous Insights, however. The original two-door hatchback (2000-’06) was thrifty, but was too tiny and weird looking to gain much of following.
For camping, picnicking or just enjoying the Great Outdoors, consider packing some basic utensils. The Buck TravelMate Kit is one of those multi-use items that stores easily in your vehicle or on your person. Each kit comes with a wooden-handled knife with a five-inch serrated blade that can handle everything from buttering bread to chopping and dicing vegetables, to filleting fish, cutting through chicken and meat bones as well as other assorted tasks. Also included is a detachable fork that also doubles as an opener for cans and bottles, a barbecue-grill scraper and flathead screwdriver. The Travelmate Kit stores in…
Less daylight — winter — means cooler/cold temperatures and one way to stay toasty is with an electric car blanket from Stalwart Automotive Products. The 59-inch by- 43-inch polyester blanket plugs into the 12-volt lighter socket, and the eight-foot cord allows rear-seat occupants to stay warm, too. With the blanket hooked to a portable power unit, you can use it outdoors when camping. There’s no temperature control with this $26 item, which is available at www.amazon.com.
In its press information for the RDX, Acura lists no fewer than 10 midsize luxury utility vehicles that compete for buyer attention. Honda’s primo division says the RDX has led the segment for the past decade.
Highway driving gets problematic when your windshield becomes a magnet for bugs and other road residue. And turning on your regular wipers and spraying (and wasting) lots of fluid can make things worse. A set of wiper blades from Scrubblade can help with this problem. The patented triangular shape scrubs and wipes at the same time, effectively removing grime and guts, leaving you with a clear view of the road. Blade sizes range from 16 inches to 28 inches, which means there’s a size to fit everything from a compact car to a long-haul tractor. Prices range from $13 to…