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As the summer is arriving, many of us will plan to hit the road for a vacation, out of which many will drive rental cars in different parts of the country, or of the world. While rental cars seem so s...

When I was five years old, my parents had a small 10-foot camper that they kept in their backyard. It was to small to really do much of anything in it. I recall that it had a table that sat right next...

She was peeling the outer layer of her steering wheel off as he came out of the front door of their house. He opened the garage door and she watched as he pilfered through the mass of items. He finall...

Sometime in between the years’ worth of hours spent in the car together, my dad and I have acquired a unique understanding of the world. I consider myself lucky because my dad has shown me how to make...

Nothing's more frustrating than experiencing car trouble or a mechanical failure when driving around the neighborhood or during the daily commute. But what if you were to experience car trouble when o...

Are you planning on hitting the road this upcoming holiday season? While many people take planes in order to get home, even more people pack up their cars, load in their families, and drive to their l...

"Hey assholes! Let's get rippin'!" "Does everyone have gas? Better fill up now because we have a long trip ahead of us." It's 4 AM and the sun is still hanging out on the east. I wake up, make some co...

Growing up came fast for me. Living in a household I disagreed with caused me to move out earlier than most teenagers. Although I was already 18, I was naive and thought I was ready for anything. Four...

Road trips are not without complications. You may be expecting to just jump in your wagon, hit the road, and have a smooth ride. However, this is rarely the case! Although some of the problems we have...

As a young professional in their early 30’s, getting ahead in life seems to be my only focus lately. The pressure to succeed can be really daunting, but what I have found is that the simplest solution...

You should drive Ring Road (the big number one road that goes all around Iceland). If you have a fear of driving in foreign countries, you should get over it. They do have a lot of public transportati...

In 2017 I took a road trip around the American west with my girlfriend. The car that took us on the month-long journey was a red Mazda 3 that we affectionately named “Peppa.” Last month, Peppa’s lease...

I bought my first car when I was 20-years-old. It was a 2011 Mazda3i Sport with a pearl black finish. I purchased it for $12,000: my largest purchase yet. What I didn't know at the time was that it wa...

Welcome to another article here on Vocal. It's been several months since I’ve written, and this topic today is going to make those of you who drive think. This is a true story, and happened on the 6th...

Look, we all have that dream car. We all do, don't deny it. We all have seen or heard about that car we have to have. No matter what we do, we must have that car. I have had the same dream car since I...

When it comes to living in a mobile vehicle, there are plenty of options. However, depending on your preferences and lifestyle, this list can be narrowed down. People who choose to live this style of ...

It can be difficult to find the right camper to use on your next trip out into the wilderness. There are dozens of brands out there to consider based off of a number of factors. Luckily for you, thank...

So you made it to work today. You are alive and in one piece. You should be proud. Bonus points for not getting a scratch which would have ruined that second coat of wax the detailer charged you an ex...