How to Prepare in Advance for a Car Breakdown in a Blizzard
Those of us living in snowy states have a lot to consider come first snowfall. Chief among those things is what to do in the event of a breakdown in the middle of a snow storm. If you’ve taken your smart pills and have prepared a plan well in advance, you won’t have anything to […]
The Green Car: A Way of Life
Think owning a car means you have to give up your commitment to lighten your carbon footprint? Think again. There are actually dozens of ways that you can ensure your car isn’t needlessly contributing to pollution levels and rising greenhouse effects in major metro areas. Here are just a few tips to turn your car […]
5 Tips for Car Interior Cleaning
Everybody loves a clean, shiny car. But not everyone knows the proper way to go about ensuring their car retains that much adored “new car glow.” Some of us even take measures that are counterproductive and can cause long term damage, increasing the likelihood that we’ll have to get a new paint job prematurely. We […]
3 Easy Steps to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
Hate to burst your bubble, but winter is on the way (for those of us that have to deal with snow). Okay, maybe it won’t be here tomorrow, but it’ll be here soon enough, and when it does arrive you’ll want to be able to proudly proclaim that you were ready to meet its cold […]
What Does it Cost to Replace Spark Plugs?
Your car’s spark plugs serve a critical function in your car. They ignite the mixture between air and fuel in your engine’s combustion chamber by delivering a electric current from the ignition system. This all translates to powering your engine and making your car go. What does it cost to replace spark plugs? The good […]
Compare Driver's Ed Requirements By State
Of all age groups and demographics tooling around the roads today, teenagers are at a far greater risk of being involved in accidents than any other. This is obviously the result of two chief factors: youth and inexperience. For this reason, there are specific driver’s ed requirements that all teens are required to take (and […]
Consumer Reviews of the Four Big Auto Repair Chains
You carefully read online reviews of local restaurants before you head out for dinner. You ask your well-coiffed friends for recommendations when you need a new hairstylist. But what about when you need to find an auto repair shop? Finding out how other consumers rate some of the most popular national auto repair chains can save you […]
What To Do When Your Car Repair Service is Taking Longer Than Planned
There always seems to be so much waiting in our daily life – from waiting in line at the coffee shop to being put on hold when calling your doctor’s office. But though waiting is a fact of life, there are times when waiting becomes something of a surprise… like when a car repair takes […]
