5 Winter Car Care Tips

We can imagine it now: you are sitting on your computer or tablet and you are scoffing at this title. "We barely even get that much snow in Texas," you say! While this may be true, many people travel up north during the winter for work, family, pleasure etc. If you will be driving in the snow this winter, check out these five tips to keep your car in tip top shape:

1. Clean the inside of your windshield with shaving cream. Seriously! Not only will shaving cream clean your window, it will aid in preventing fog and moisture buildup. The less you have to run the defroster, the better!
2. Unfreeze your keys. Sticking your car keys into an almost certainly frozen car door lock will open the door to a whole bunch of potential problems! Keys may break or the lock may be too frozen to even turn! To remedy this, keep a lighter handy and warm your key before trying to insert it. In a pinch, hand sanitizer will help unfreeze as well.
3. Cover your window. Scraping your windshield can be a hassle. Save yourself the trouble by purchasing old drop clothes, a rug, or any type of thick material and placing it over your windshield. When you are ready to leave, simply yank the cloth off your windshield and all of the pesky snow will come off too! 
4. Stuck? Use cardboard! Weather your car is stuck in the slushy mud at home, work, or the grocery store, cardboard boxes should be nearby. Place a flattened cardboard box in front of your wheels and your car will make it to safety a lot easier.
5. Face east. When possible, park your car facing an easterly direction. Since the sun rises from the east, you will have a little help from nature's heat in starting the unfreezing process on those cold winter mornings. 

Leave your car in the care of Rocket Parking as you head for the snowy tundra's of the north! We want to make your Houston Airport Parking experience as hassle-free as possible! 

How to "Dress Like a Local" in Top U.S. Cities

Do you often strive to "look like a local" when you are traveling? Maybe you don't want to be targeted by pickpockets who prey on tourists. Maybe you just. cant. stand. to be seen as one of "those people." Whatever your reason for wanting to dress like a local, our friends from the Orbitz Travel Blog have created this hilarious little graphic: [Do you think the photo is true about Texas locals?]

That was funny, wasn't it? Before you pack your suitcase for your adventure as a "not tourist," remember to make your Houston Airport Parking reservation with Rocket Parking! 

Why Off-Airport Parking?

Doesn't it always seem like Houston Intercontinental Airport never seems to have enough parking spaces? The lots are always full, and the traffic is always heavy! Did you know that although off-airport parking is usually a brief drive from the airport, the lots are more manageable and you can reserve your parking online in advance to ensure that you have a spot! If you would like to reserve your Rocket Parking online, please visit our website! 

These off-site airport parking companies such as Rocket Parking are usually private family owned businesses. All things considered, they can usually offer you a better deal all around than on-site airport parking. By parking a few blocks away from the airport, you can save tons of money!

Unfortunately, drivers tend to avoid off-site parking companies, falsely assuming that it will take extra time to catch a shuttle to the airport. But have you ever been stuck in IAH airport traffic for what seems like forever? Why not just pay a little less and get to the airport faster?! That's right! Save money AND arrive at IAH stress free!  

You want to know what else? When parking with off-site parking companies, you almost never pay more than the airport! Indeed, off-site parking companies generally charge at least 25%-50% less than the local airport!

Unlike the airport where you are left to your own devices, off-airport parking services will help you with your luggage and give you a complementary shuttle ride where you can just sit back and relax. Some off-site parking companies even do minimal car maintenance while you are away!

Where to eat at IAH Terminal C

Imagine the following scenario: You get through Bush Intercontinental Airport security, and arrive at Terminal C hungry. Now that you are on the airside of IAH there is no sense in going back through security just to get a bite to eat. Check out some of the delicious offerings IAH Terminal C has to offer:

ü  Panapolis. ($). Pan is the Spanish word for bread, so it is only fitting that a restaurant called Panapolis is chock full of bread-centered fare! Grab a sandwich or sub on yummy artisanal bread and you will certainly feel satisfied.

ü  Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. ($). It is never too early or too late for chocolate! Grab a few delicious handmade chocolates in case you get low blood sugar on the flight.

ü  Einstein’s Bros Bagels. ($). Perfect for breakfast, Einstein’s offers a huge variety of gourmet bagels and schmears to spread on top! Craving something a little more substantial? Order an egg sandwich.

ü  Popeye’s. ($). This popular chain offers a large selection of chicken products and comfort food. Fried food is always delicious….right?

Don’t forget to make your free online reservation with Rocket Parking! We will get you to your terminal with enough time to grab a bit to eat before your IAH flight. Stay tuned for our next post on where to eat at other IAH terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to eat at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport

Once you are dropped off at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport by Rocket Parking’s complementary shuttle, you may want to get a quick bite to eat before proceeding to your terminal. Whether you prefer to sit down at a nice restaurant, pick up a light lunch, or grab a quick bit to eat on the go, there is something for everyone at IAH!

Post-Security Food Court

1.      Texas Trail Boss Jerky. ($). If you want the authentic Texas experience, Trail Boss Jerky is the place for you. Grab a bag of beef, pork, turkey, or bison jerky and a drink to sip on for a quick snack before your flight.

2.      Pizzeria Uno. ($). Who doesn’t love Italian food? Uno offers pizzas and pastas for the hungry traveler at a reasonable price. Be sure to check out their authentic Chicago deep dish pizza.

3.      Panchitos. ($). Panchitos offers a fantastic selection of Mexican cuisine from burritos, to tacos and quesadillas. Take the meat and cheese off of their tacos and they become perfect for the vegetarian or vegan traveler.

4.      Fuddruckers. ($$). This national chain offers burgers of all kinds. You pick the toppings, so you are sure to have an interesting experience every time you dine.

5.      Chili’s Too. ($$). Basically a mini version of Chili’s, Chili’s Too offers IAH full service bar and dining. Grab an appetizer and an alcoholic beverage and enjoy your time before you depart.

Make your free online reservation at Rocket Parking and stay tuned for Rocket Parking’s next article on where to eat at specific IAH terminals.