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How to Extend The Life of Your Car Lights and Wipers

This is really mostly about being able to see properly, and be seen when it’s raining or dark or both, isn’t it? We generally manage just fine on nice sunny days, but when it’s wet or dark out, there’s that instinctive reaction to squeeze the steering wheel a little tighter, lean a little forward, squint, and […]

January 19, 2016 More

How to Find a Good Mechanic

We caught this recent article in Consumer Reports called, “Best Places to Get Your Car Repaired.”  Rather than help find a particular shop, CR compared dealerships and independent shops. Here are some of CR’s findings: On the whole, consumers were happier with independent shops than with dealerships. The only automaker that scored better than independent […]

February 2, 2015 More
 

How to Check Your Tire Pressure

Checking your tire pressure at least once per month is critical for a number of reasons. Deflated tires could mean you’re wasting money on gas, and more importantly, they could put you and your passengers at greater risk of an accident. It’s important to remember that tires are the only thing that stand between your […]

January 22, 2015 More
 

Most Common Repairs for Hybrid Cars

You don’t have to be a devoted environmentalist to buy a hybrid car. All you really have to have is a desire to save money on the cost of gas. If you do a lot of in-city driving, owning a hybrid car can get you as many as 50 miles per gallon.  You also don’t have […]

January 19, 2015 More
 

The Most Expensive Car Repairs and How Can You Avoid Them

What better incentive to stay up on your car’s regularly scheduled maintenance than the possibility of having to pay through the nose for a costly repair? If you’re the kind of driver who never changes the oil, never rotates the tires, and never thinks about anything other than keeping the tank full of gas, odds are you’ve […]

January 5, 2015 More
 

How to Change a Flat Tire – 10 Quick and Easy Steps

About 75% of drivers have experienced a flat tire. How many of those people were able to change it themselves? Changing a tire yourself can be an especially intimidating prospect, especially if you’ve never done it before. But here’s the good news: it’s not rocket science. Heck, it’s not even intermediate-level auto mechanics! Changing a flat tire […]

November 26, 2014 More
 

How to Talk to A Mechanic

If you’re like the average American, your car was born the same year Apple’s iTunes store was launched, and when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe ‘malfunction’ at the Superbowl. In other words, the average car on the road is more than 11 years old, meaning your wheels are likely in need of regular love and maintenance. When […]

November 17, 2014 More
 

3 Cheapest Cars to Own & Maintain

We all dream of driving fancy cars, but in reality, many of us drive clunkers. The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old, and 80% of registered vehicles are out of warranty. They can be a pain to maintain, or if your car’s on the older side, you might be in […]

November 12, 2014 More
 

Is Pricey Premium Gas Worth It?

Fuel prices are making headlines, and they’re not the “pain at the pump” ones we’ve become used to in recent years. Prices are actually dropping, and as of this article’s live date (November 6, 2014), the national average is just below $3.00 per gallon. That’s welcome news, given those with low incomes spent nearly 13% […]

November 6, 2014 More
 

Pros and Cons of Buying a New Car

Are you thinking about buying a new car? Whether you’ve got your mind made up or are still mulling over the alternative of going used, there are some key considerations you should bear in mind prior to signing on the dotted line. Here’s a list of the main pros and cons of buying a new […]

May 9, 2014 More