The Daddest Bad Jokes  To all the amazing dads in the Pikes Peak region, you are such an important part of your family, providing all those critical dad skills like carting kids to practice, helping with homework and providing that all-to-important fatherly humor. We wanted to help replenish your supply of jokes with some of our favorite car-related bad jokes. Er, dad jokes.    Q: Why was the car always tired?  A: It never took any brakes.   Q: What’s a movie they could never make about a Lamborghini?  A: Silence of the Lambos.   A pair of jumper cables walk ..read more

Fall Things to Do in Colorado Springs Are you looking for fun fall things to do in Colorado Springs? Autumn is a pretty big deal in the Pikes Peak region. When the pumpkin spice begins to flow, and the aspens begin to lose their golden mantle, everyone gets into the spirit of the season. If you’re looking for the best places for leaf peeping, you can find that here. This list is for those who want to get outdoors in full fall regalia — scarves, flannel, boots, cider — this is your time to shine!  Apple Picking in Southern Colorado Yes, you can find apple picking in Colorado. Our majestic ..read more

Back-to-School Teen Driving Tips We know that sending your kids back to school also means that many young drivers will be hitting the road more often  – which is why we are sharing our best teen driving tips to help your young drivers stay safe on the road. No matter how well you teach your child while they are earning their driver’s license, no matter if you put them in the safest car for teen drivers, it is still pretty scary to watch them pull out of the driveway each day.  After all, it’s not just about whether or not your child is a safe driver. It also depends on how safe ever ..read more

What to Do When You Are in a Car Accident Do you know what to do when you are in a car accident? Everyone hopes it will never happen to them, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared. When you are in an accident, adrenaline is high. If you are armed with the knowledge you need ahead of time, you are more likely to handle the situation in a way that protects you physically and financially. We are sharing our car accident checklist to help you keep a clear head when the unfortunate occurs.  Before we begin, we would like to clarify that this list is meant to help you in an acciden ..read more

Honest Accurate Tire Wear Patterns Guide This tire wear patterns guide is designed to help keep your car moving and stopping safely in Colorado Springs. Your tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicles. They also happen to be quite expensive and way too easy to damage just by driving on them. Even worse, tire wear and damage can be subtle — until it’s too late. Honest Accurate has created this guide to help you recognize different tire wear patterns so you can correct your car’s issues and save money on voided warranties and tire replacement. Unnoticed Tire Wear and Damage ..read more

The Rocky Mountains are well-known for their excellent options for camping and for car camping in particular. It’s handy to be able to drive right up to your campsite, stow your gear before bed at night (to be bear aware) and not have to haul your gear for miles before you can get to roasting s’mores and telling tales around the campfire. We’ve created a list of some of the best camping Southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region have to offer – plus a few extra recommendations from other parts of the state. The Rocky Mountains are well-known for their excellent options for camping and for car ..read more

Top Places to See Colorado Springs Christmas Light Displays If you are hunting for the top places to see Colorado Springs Christmas light displays (and Christmas lights in other parts of Colorado), you’re in the right place. We’ve collected a list of all of our favorite ways to see the annual holiday lights throughout the Pikes Peak region and maybe a brief stop in Denver if you’re feeling super ambitious. We’ve also included a few other ways to experience the holiday lights without driving too much. We suggest you load up on hot cocoa and cider, craft the ultimate Christmas playlist and fi ..read more

Scenic Drives in Colorado Springs to See Colorful Autumn Trees Does the hint of fall in the air have you itching to take a scenic drive in Colorado Springs and parts beyond when the leaves begin to change for autumn. Colorado is most famous for its aspens, which paint the hills in vibrant shades of gold in fall. It’s probably not the gold rush that the prospectors of old wanted to discover, but it’s pretty nice for us modern folks (to be fair, we’d all probably love some real gold, too). As you’ll notice during your drive, aspens are not the only thing colorful Colorado has to offer in autu ..read more

Your Essential Colorado Summer Emergency Car Kit List If you’re getting ready to hit the road, Honest Accurate is here to help with our essential summer emergency car kit list for traveling in Colorado Springs and all parts beyond. Traveling can be a lot of fun – but not if you end up on the side of the road in 90-degree heat with a dead cell phone and a flat spare tire. Our list will help you solve common car issues to the best of your ability while on the road – or at least keep you safe and mostly comfortable until someone else can help. We have found that items on this list are particul ..read more

Optimize Your Fuel Efficiency with a Fuel Induction Service Did you know that you can optimize your fuel efficiency with a fuel induction service? With the rising cost of fuel, who doesn’t want better gas mileage? Even in the best of times, gas prices are notoriously unpredictable and many car owners are on the lookout for new ways to save more money at the pump and squeeze every possible mile out of a gallon of gas. That is where a fuel induction cleaning can save the day – and your gas. With a fuel induction cleaning, you can potentially improve fuel efficiency by 1-4 miles per gallon, red ..read more