“Under Water” Hardly Covers It
How do you assure that you'll never get out from under owing money on a car? That's easy. Just buy - finance - another...
Reader Question: Changing Oil?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Bob asks: I have a 2024 Civic and bought it do to the 2.0 reliability. I...
Never Pay for a Covered Repair Again!
You have probably seen the commercials - for what are sold as extended warranties that will "cover" repair costs for next to nothing. And...
A Secondary Effect of High New Car Prices
It's important to remember the past for several sound reasons, chief among them being the perspective it gives about the present. Orwell wrote about...
Buy a New CR-V?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Erin asks: Hubby wants to upgrade my 2014 CR-V to a new one. I only have...
“A Brake Job”
A reader sent me something about his recent experience with brake shoes he bought at a parts store. Holy bent connecting rod, Batman! I'll...
The Blowout
I just got back from a fun-filled hour changing the 2026 Lincoln Navigator's driver's side front right tire - in a snowstorm. In the...
Seeps vs. Leaks
One of the great scams used to get people to pay for repairs their vehicle probably doesn't need - at least not right away...
Full-Size Spare?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
AO writes: I have been considering a new BMW 740i sedan (which comes with a compact...
The “Free” Oil Change Scam
No in business gives away free stuff. It would be a quick route to going out of business - assuming stuff actually was given...