Reader Question: Seat Removal?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Charlie asks: I have a 2016 Kia minivan and want to remove the second row to make more room for cargo (I use...
The Most Important Thing in the World . . .
If you want your car to last as long as possible - if you want it to deteriorate as slowly as possible - there is one "secret" that will make it...
DTF . . .
That acronym has two meanings - one of them having nothing to do with cars and so we won't get into that, here.
It's the other meaning - Designed to Fail - ...
Reader Question: Overheating Exasperation?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Don asks: I'm at my wit's end with an overheating truck (2005 Tacoma). I have checked the radiator, replaced the coolant and water...
Reader Question: Oil Filter Adapter?
Heres' the latest reader question, along with my reply!
John asks: I have a a Toyota Camry with the four cylinder engine and wanted to change the oil myself, to save some...
Reader Question: Car Buying in America?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Fernando asks: I am from Brazil and moved to the US last year. I need to buy a car and a friend told...
Coop in Process: Installment III
It's been a busy week - especially as regards the gathering of supplies for the coop, which I am trying to get done just in case the Coonman decrees a resumption...
Reader Question: Avoiding “Assistance”?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Matt asks: I'm 51 and I want to drive my car instead of the other way around. I was interested in an Outback...
Insurance & Extended Warranties
I get asked about extended warranties, which I regard much the same as I regard health insurance. Both are mostly of psychological value only and - often - of negative value,...
Reader Question: Advertising – but Not Selling?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Glenn asks: I am currently seeing TV ads for local dealers in my area. These ads are offering new and attractive lease offers and...
