Several Kinds of Cops
Dear Mr. Peters:
Right on the money. I live in rural North Dakota and am repeatedly harassed when driving late at night. (It's my work shift.) The deputy sheriff, who retires in...
Reader Question: Diesel Pick-ups?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Kenn asks: I recently bought a house with some land on the edge of town. I am looking for an older used truck...
Reader Question: ABS Light on; Safe to Drive?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mary asks: My 2001 Chevy's "ABS" light has come and stays on; is it safe to drive my car?
My reply: Sure - provided...
The Backup Bike
I'm constantly messing with my '96 Electra Glide. At the moment I'm suffering from a condition like writer's block except applied to working on my hog. I can't bring myself around...
Cimpl Justice
What follows is a reader's account of his experience with state "child welfare" bureaucrats. It's a harrowing look inside the Kafkaesque machinery of The System:
What word in the English language...
Looking to buy a SUV, 4WD manual transmission
Hey Eric,
Let me start by saying how much I enjoy your website and reviews. I have a question for you - I am looking to buy a SUV, 4WD manual transmission,...
Reader Question: Dry Gas?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Robert asks: What, exactly, is "dry" gas? And what does it do?
My reply: "Dry" gas isn't gas - it's actually a generic term for...
Where should I put my money?
Not car related, hope that's okay. I feel I'll get some interesting and noteworthy responses here.
Where should I be putting my money? I just have a checking account at the moment,...
Reader Question: Two at Once?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Phillip writes: I managed to curb scrub the right rear tire of my 2013 Honda Accord, putting a small tear into the sidewall....
Some Car Advice For The Non-Gearheaded
Cars are kind of unique in one important respect: Most of us have to have one, even if we don't have a clue how they work. We - most of us...