I’ve  been fighting a sinus infection over the last two days and it’s no wonder – temperatures here in the Midwest have been dangerously cold (as I type, it’s -25 and with the wind chill factored in, it feels like -32), so while I try to fight off this bug, I thought I’d share a few links that I’ve had tucked away.  I hope you find something interesting today.

Defective Car Seat Re-Sold at Wal-Mart

In Utah, a couple bought a Safety 1st brand car seat for their 8-month old daughter from a local Wal-Mart,  opened the box to install it in their vehicle and discovered  that not only was the car seat defective, but it had been previously purchased and returned by another party and placed back on the shelf.  The couple found a return receipt stapled to the back of a registration form which noted that the seat was defective. 

Top Cash-Back Car Deals

This month The Big Three automakers are pulling out all the stops with hefty discounts and cash back deals some as much as 30% off the MSRP, but better hurry because experts say the trend won’t last and we can expect to see prices creep back up by the spring thaw. 

Barbie Girl Comes to Life:  Paris Hilton Buys a $200,000.00 Pink Bentley

For Christmas, socialite Paris Hilton decided to give the gift of wheels to herself and bought a pink Bentley Continental GT, with all the bells and whistles, including pink hubcaps, a pink grille and pink interior.  She liked it so much that last week, she decided to buy another one, this time in blue. 

Check Engine Light: What Does It Mean?

Over at Ask Patty, they’ve written up a great article that can answer some questions you may have about that little light that demands so much of our attention. They also remind us that waiting to have things checked out may mean costly repairs down the road.

Are Women Really Better Drivers?

Could the old argument that women are better drivers really be true?  Do women really have fewer car accidents than men?

How Old Is Your Car in People Years?

My car is 29 how old is yours? Over at Jalopnik, it seems they’ve got it all figured out. 

Why Are You Honking?

Everything you always wanted to know about honking but were too afraid to ask.

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