The Worst New Car Feature?

37
I was asked by a reader which new car feature is "the worst." This one's tough - like choosing between Hitler and Stalin. On the...

Reader Question: What is the One Thing to Avoid?

1
Heres' the latest reader question, along with my reply! Kasey asks: You've written several columns about questionable new car features but I'm wondering whether one...

The Used Car Market is Crashing But Another is Booming

35
Well, that headline needs a qualifier. The private sale used car market is crashing. Very few people are buying that way, though information about this...

Reader Question: CVT Service Every 30k?

6
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!  Mike asks: I have an 2018 Subaru Forester with CVT transmission. At my 28,000 mileage dealer...

Buying a Used Performance Car

7
Buying a used car is one thing. Buying a used performance car is an additional thing. You should assume that the car has been run...

Reader Question: Some Bike Advice?

2
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Sam writes: On Wednesday I saw a guy riding a green and white Kawasaki Super Sherpa...

Reader Question: Ultralight-Weight Oil and Uncle?

5
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Larry asks: Here is another piece of lunacy, under the religion of the EPA's CAFE holy...

Reader Question: American-Made Hybrids?

1
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!  Patrick asks: What's your best recommendation for an American-made hybrid? I've been eying the Chevy Malibu...

Quadrajet Metering Rod Trick

4
One of the more intimidating aspects of tuning a Rochester Quadrajet carburetor is getting the air horn back on without damaging the primary metering...

The Mysteries of Mechanical Fuel Delivery

21
If you’re under 40 and thinking about buying a car that’s older than you are, there are some things you may not know about...