About five years ago, Clark bought a used convertible that had not been driven very much. After four years, it had only 15,000 on it and it looked brand new. After the first owner traded it in, the car sat on a dealer lot for another year or two. Clark wanted the car, but as always, he had it checked out by an independent mechanic. The mechanic said everything on the car was fine except for the tires, which shocked Clark because to him they looked perfect. The mechanic said they can look great on the outside but but be rotted out on the inside. You may not know it, but tires degrade over time. They need to be replaced every six years, according to the Detroit News. To help encourage people to replace tires when they should, the government is considering putting a “born-on date” on tires. The Feds will decide whether they are going to do this by February of next year. In the meantime, spend the money even if the tires look perfect. If you drive a light amount, it would behoove you to buy a new one.

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In other driving news, there have been some tragic deaths involving SUVs and children. Now, SUVs are coming equipped with cameras that show who is behind the vehicle, if anyone. The field of vision behind an SUV is partially blocked. So, the sale of these after-market cameras is growing exponentially. You see right behind you, instead of seeing way behind you. So, consider one of these if you have an SUV or small children.