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Driving with your pet does not have to be stressful if you take the time and effort to adequately prepare for your trip. Your pet's first time in a car should not be for an extended road trip. Let your pet get comfortable with being in the back seat of a car.

Your pet should be kept securely inside the vehicle at all times. This means that it should not be allowed to hang out the window or roam around in a truck bed. This is true even if the truck bed is covered. Your pet can slide around…

Finding the right vehicle for you can seem like an uphill battle. With so many different makes, models and trim levels, it seems like there aren't enough hours in a day to test drive them all. This means that you need to make the most of your test drives by being an informed consumer. That's why Barber Honda wants to provide you with a few tips on how to properly test drive a vehicle.

First, you'll want to be sure to do plenty of research ahead of time. This will help eliminate the types of cars you…

Baby books cover a lot of helpful information for new parents, but they never tell you what to expect out of a vehicle safety system. Here at Barber Honda, we have the inside track on the best cars for new parents, and we're happy to share what we know with you.

You can spend hours agonizing over the best car seat for your little one, but it won't do any good if the seat is not installed properly. In case of an accident, an improperly installed car seat is nearly as useless for your child as not having…

The SUV has been part of the vehicle market for a number of years now. There are a lot of great benefits to this type of vehicle. So much so, many manufacturers are focusing a large portion of their lineup on the sport utility vehicle. With a compact design, plenty of power under the hood and great safety, the SUV is a vehicle that should be considered as part of the upcoming model year.

Your typical SUV is going to seat anywhere from five to eight passengers. The great thing about the SUV is that it varies from brand to…

Child car seats are vital equipment for drivers that transport children. Whether on a daily or occasional basis, drivers must ensure that children have the right type of seat and that it is properly installed. To be effective, children must use the car seat whenever they ride in the vehicle.

Bakersfield drivers know that they must match the type of car seat to the child's age, weight, and size. Infants and toddlers need the highest level of protection or their heads, necks, and spines. Despite the most careful selection, manufacturers sometimes discover problems with car seats 

When SUV's first hit the market they were known for consuming a lot of gas. While you could find one that would be relatively efficient when it came to the sticker price, you ended up spending a lot on the ongoing fuel costs. Currently, there are crossover vehicles on the market that are very efficient. You get a lot of the same features that you will find in many of the SUV's on the market. However, you get the great efficiency of a sedan. Depending on what manufacturer you prefer, there is likely an option for you to…

Avoiding an accident on the road today is all about avoiding distractions and keeping your eyes on the road. These are a few distracted driving tips to help you stay safer on the road.

Secure everything in your vehicle that could roll around and cause you to take your eyes off the road while driving at high speeds. Take things off the dashboard, out of the cup holders, and off the seats. The fewer objects moving, the less chance you'll look away.

Driving in your car is not the time to use the mirror to take care of last-minute…

When you're getting ready to buy a new car, you want to make sure you're doing your research. Exploring your options can expose you to new types of vehicles that you may have never driven before. If cargo space is something that matters to you, you might consider buying a hatchback.

These versatile vehicles were built with practicality in mind. They have the feel and efficiency of a more compact car, but they go above and beyond in terms of cargo space. When the rear seats are folded flat, the space you have can rival what you might…

Now that the holiday season is here, it's time to eat loads of food. Regardless of what nationality, religion, or ethnicity you are, it's highly likely that loads of food are, in fact, in your future. Food doesn't automatically transport itself to friends and family members houses, unfortunately - you must transport it yourself. Here are several tips for moving food around this holiday season. Use disposable containers. Doing so serves several purposes:

• Recipients don't feel guilty or burdened by returning dishes to you.
• You don't go without dishes.

Looking to upgrade your current vehicle to something more efficient and comfortable? For drivers in Bakersfield who are ready to leave their old vehicle behind and enter the innovative age of the sedan, the new 2018 Honda Accord is a model that provides everything drivers need for their daily commute. Here's what you can look forward to in the all-new 2018 Honda Accord.