How to Shop for a Winter-Ready Car
If you’re terrified of driving in snowy weather and are in the market for a car, you’re probably thinking you won’t be truly safe unless you can afford to buy a tank. If so, we’ve got some good news for you. You don’t need a tank to stay safe on the road in winter, just […]
What You Should Know Before Buying a Used Car
Not everyone can afford a new car, and some people prefer to get a “better” used car rather than a lower quality new car. For most people, their biggest issue with buying a used car is the fear of biting into a lemon. Here are a few methods you can employ that’ll help you identify […]
5 Fun Road Trip Games for Kids
Anyone who has driven long distances with kids in the car knows that it can be a special brand of torture. After all, kids are strapped into their seats with nothing to do and no place to go. Complaining and whining is sure to result and before long, everyone is miserable. Before you set off […]
4 Dangerous States to Drive In During Winter
You know that driving in winter conditions can be scary and tough, but did you know that driving in certain states during the winter is particularly dangerous? In a way, it makes sense because of course some states have colder weather, more snow and ice and therefore treacherous roads for travelers on a regular basis. […]
How to Properly Wash Your Car in the Winter
If you live in a warm state like California, your mechanic probably doesn’t know much about salt residue and the problems that it can cause. If you live in a cold weather state, however, your mechanic can tell you all too well just how bad salt can be. Do yourself a favor and read how […]
What Your Car Dashboard Symbols Mean
Ever been confused by your car dashboard symbols? You’re not alone. They’re not always the easiest or most intuitive things in the world to understand, especially for those of us with little experience fixing cars. Usually, your best option is to pull out your vehicle owner’s manual, which will tell you what each light means […]
How Often Does Your Car Need Scheduled Maintenance?
You don’t have to be auto savvy to know when it’s time to get your car serviced. As long as you can remember that keeping a regular maintenance schedule is critical to your car’s longevity, the rest is only a matter of making an appointment for service. Here’s a scheduled maintenance checklist you can refer […]
DIY Tire Rotation: A Step-By-Step Guide to Rotating Your Tires
Why Do Your Tires Need to Be Rotated? Tire rotation is one of those things that needs to get taken care of every 5,000 to 7,500 miles in order to ensure your tires wear evenly. Without rotation, your front tires wear out prematurely due to the constant strain of turning and bearing the heavy weight […]
How to Protect and Clean Car Leather – Keep It Looking Pristine
Leather interiors are cool and expensive. But they’re also fragile. Anyone who’s ever owned a leather jacket or driven a car with a leather interior knows this to be true. If you don’t take measures to protect your leather from the elements and from natural wear and tear, things could get ugly in a hurry. […]
Consumer Reports' Least Reliable New Cars on the Market
When it comes to buying cars, we could all use a bit of help steering us away from certain models we find appealing, but that would result in a serious case of buyer’s remorse further down the line. To give you a helpful thrust, Consumer Reports has just come out with a list of the […]
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