Do I Need an Oil Change Every 3,000 Miles?
In the everyday person’s quest to save as much money as possible on auto repairs and maintenance without sacrificing the performance of their vehicle, there exists one myth whose time has come for extinction. What’s the myth? That you will need an oil change every 3,000 miles. As a matter of fact, the business that […]
Is Premium Gas Worth It?
There’s an old saying we’ve all heard before: “You get what you pay for.” It makes all kinds of sense, right? If you buy an imitation smartphone or a cheap pair of running shoes, you don’t expect to get the same life out of them as you would have if you’d paid more for the […]
Hug a Car, Save a Tree – Tips to Green Up Your Driving Habits
Earth Day came in April and it was soon gone, but we shouldn’t forget what the day represents. No, we’re not going to make you feel bad about being reliant on fossil fuels and clouding up the ecosystem with your car. What kind of people do you think we are, anyway? What we are going […]
Cost of Owning a Car Now Over $9,000
If you’re a car owner, get ready to dig deeper into your pockets for the privilege. According to a recent report published by the AAA auto club, the cost of owning a car – not the cost of buying a car, but the cost of having and maintaining and operating that vehicle – just took […]
Repair or Replace? How and When to Fix Windshield Cracks
Here’s a sobering fact of life for all car owners – windshield damage is unavoidable. But this doesn’t mean you have to limit your driving for fear a wayward pebble might mark up your otherwise pristine vehicle. You also don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace your windshield. In many cases, you can […]
5 Tips to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly in Summer
Now that you’ve helped your car recover from the ravages of winter, it’s not too early to think about prepping it for summer. After all, just because you don’t have to worry about road salts and subzero temps doesn’t mean your car is in the clear. Hot weather can also do a number on it […]
What Is a Smog and Emissions Test?
It goes by many names, depending on where you are and who you’re talking to: smog checks, emissions tests, dirty-polluter threshold exams. Okay, we made that last one up – but it sounds pretty legitimate, doesn’t it? Whatever you call it – a smog and emissions test is a requirement in almost every state. But […]
7 Essential Items to Pack for Your Summer Road Trip
Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing: summer’s rapidly on its way. For many, this means the start of an exciting season spent road tripping from one end of the country to the other or to abutting states. If you’re planning a summer road trip, be sure to pack the following 7 […]
Here’s Your Checklist for Spring Car Maintenance
If you think winter is tough on you, imagine what it can do to your car. At least you get a break from the ravages of the cold weather by sleeping indoors at night. Your poor car, on the other hand, has to endure the icy kiss of winter on a nonstop basis. Follow this […]
Winter Car Storage: How to Protect and Prevent any Damage
Some people are so frightened by the idea of driving in winter that they simply don’t do it, instead opting for public transportation or snowmobile. Just kidding about the snowmobile part – but the public transportation part isn’t a bad idea, if you can swing it. Some people just use a different car in the […]
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