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How to Maintain Your Car & Keep It Running Smoothly
With the economic downturn of the last several years, more and more people are opting to fix and maintain their older cars instead of trading them in for a new set of wheels. There are even statistics to back this up. For example, Experian Automotive lists the average age of vehicles on the road today […]
Top Problems Women Face When Going to the Mechanic
I think almost everybody faces some element of anxiety when they visit their auto mechanic. But after talking with many female friends, coworkers, and family members of mine, it seemed like their anxiety rode a little higher. So I wanted to get it down on paper – well, internet paper – what some of their […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Winter Driving
Winter can be a scary time for driving, especially if you happen to live in a state where the powder flies and the winds blow hard. If you’re one of the lucky who gets to spend your winter basking in the sun and fun in San Diego or Miami Beach or somewhere with a similar […]
Tire Comparison: What You Need to Know Before You Buy Tires
One of the most confusing things about buying tires is knowing precisely what kind of tires your car needs. But we’re not talking about size here, or even tread type – but performance rating. Depending on what you drive, your car may require tires that are specifically rated to perform well at and above certain […]
DIY Waterless Car Wash
Did you know that the average car wash wastes hundreds of gallons of water? For those interested in conserving water and living greener, the waterless car wash has become one of the latest, greatest fads in eco friendly practices. But how does it work? And is it really possible to clean your car without using […]
Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Vehicle
There probably isn’t a single person alive who’d rather own a used car instead of a new car. More often than not, the decision to go used is made by either a lack of money or the desire to hold on to as much of it as possible. Used cars are just cheaper, and that’s […]
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 […]
DIY Car Safety Check
But just because you can pay someone else to change your oil and rotate your tires and keep your engine purring, that doesn’t get you off the hook for everything. It helps to perform a quick DIY car safety check every time you hit the road. It may sound like a bit of an inconvenience, but […]
When to Use Your Emergency Brake
People love abbreviations and shortenings of language. It’s almost as if they can’t be troubled to speak an additional three syllables. Sometimes it can be fun and cool to bestow a catchy nickname on your favorite person or thing. But there are some abbreviations that simply shouldn’t be allowed. One perfect example is “e-brake.” When […]
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