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A Prius CAMPER? And it sleeps FOUR?
We work on a lot of Priusses (Pri-ii?) here at the shop and we think they’re great cars, but “spacious” is not a word frequently applied to them. Now you can expand your idea of a Prius by expanding the Prius itself… with a camper. It’s called a Relax Cabin, it’s a Japanese conversion, and it will set you back about $36K, but it may be worth it. The design is gorgeous Japanese tech elegance with storage, sleeping areas, sunroof and more. Buy now and you’ll be ready for eco-efficient camping!
20 Tiny House Getaways
Portland may be ground zero for Tiny Houses, but unsurprisingly this good idea is taking off around the world. You may even be considering a Tiny House yourself but may not be sure it’s for you. Airbnb has a solution… take one out for a test sleep! They’ve put together a great list of Tiny Houses available for rent around the world. From Olympia, Washington to Stockholm, Sweden to New Orleans, Louisiana, to Canarias, Spain, you’re sure to find something in your price range and near you that matches your own particular tastes.
Traffic Laws By State
As you head out on your Summer adventures, remember that you’re not in Kanas anymore. Unless you are, in which case you’ll want to know the traffic and safety laws. This interactive map will give you the basics of aggressive driving, cell phones and texting, child passengers, drunk and drugged driving, licensing, helmets, mature drivers, seat belts, sobriety checkpoints, and speed limits. Remember, “ignorance of the law is no excuse”, so check the applicable laws before you hit the road. It may make the difference in a trip you’ll enjoy and one you’ll be telling horror stories about for years.
Who owns your car? Not you!
We know what you’re thinking… “Of course I don’t own my car… the bank does!” Both you and the bank may be in for an unpleasant surprise because it may be that the manufacturer of the vehicle remains the owner no matter how much you paid for it. According to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, “No person shall circumvent a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under this title”, meaning a company can lock out changes in your vehicle software. Not a big deal until you try to modify “your” vehicle or do a range of diagnostic or repairs on it. But no matter who actually owns it, we bet GM won’t be lining up to pay your repair bills!
