AuthorNicole Wakelin

Nicole Wakelin covers the automotive industry as a freelance journalist for a variety of outlets. Her work includes news pieces, podcasts, radio, written reviews, and video reviews. She can be found in The Boston Globe, CarGurus, BestRide, US News and World Report, and AAA along with lifestyle blogs like Be Car Chic, The Other PTA, and She Buys Cars. She is active on social media with a large following on both Twitter and Instagram and currently serves as Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association.

Paved road in a fall landscape. It's turkey time! Are you ready for your Thanksgiving road trip?

Posted November 25, 2019 Know How

Thanksgiving Road Trip: It’s Time to Get Ready

A little preparation before your Thanksgiving road trip will make it fun for everyone.

Holiday dinner. With more food than everyone can eat in tow, how do you get the leftovers home?

Posted November 24, 2019 LifeStyle

Transporting Food: Tips for Getting Grandma’s Leftovers Home

Transporting food to and from holiday parties is a challenge. Follow these tips to ensure the food arrives in one piece.

Hubcap art. Old hubcaps can make any fence interesting.

Posted November 10, 2019 LifeStyle

How to Give Old Car Parts a Second Life

Why throw away old car parts when they can be upcycled and given a second life? Here are some creative ideas to get you started.

Headlights on a gray car. Working headlights are essential for every vehicle on the road.

Posted October 17, 2019 Featured

Tips for Changing Headlights on New Cars

Changing headlights is part of maintaining your car. While it’s usually a job you can do yourself in the driveway, not all headlights are the same, especially in newer cars where there can be a lot packed into a small space. Here are a few tips for changing the headlight bulbs in your car, truck or SUV…

Jump starting a car. Want to avoid a car nightmare in the future? The key is to keep an eye on the little things.

Posted October 11, 2019 Featured

Nightmare Car Issues And How To Avoid Them

Halloween’s spookiness is all in good fun, but nightmare car issues can be all too real. It’s easy to get complacent about your car when it’s working happily, but neglecting it over time can end up making your time together more horror story than love story…

Floor mats in a car. Ever wondered if the floor mats in your car are worth the trouble? Here's why they are.

Posted October 1, 2019 Featured

Car Floor Mats Protect Your Car Floor From Becoming A Horror Story

Car floor mats do the job of protecting your interior from the horror show of nasty stuff on your shoes. In the summer, they collect sand from the beach. In the winter, they collect snow, salt, and dirt. Throughout the year, they keep debris from getting ground into your carpets…