Goodbye, V-8s. Maybe This Time, For Good
V-8s are on the way out - again.
The first mass extinction occurred circa late 1970s/early '80s - as a result of the first round of the government fuel economy edicts...
Small vs. Big: Some Pros . . . and Cons
If you're trying to decide whether to buy a bigger - or smaller - car, you might want to consider some of the following pros and cons:
* Small cars usually...
Oil Change Pratfalls
Changing a car’s oil is pretty simple - so it’s surprising it gets done wrong so often.
Sometimes, by “professionals” . . . who actually aren’t.
See that part above about “simple.”
Many places...
Conspiracy . . . or Merely Convenient?
Many new cars are optimized for ethanol - "flex-fuel" compatible is how it's usually described. The problem, of course, is that a majority of cars in service are not optimized for...
SkyDiving Without a Parachute
Given how expensive traffic tickets are, it’s amazing so many people won’t buy a good radar detector. Unlike the car you’re driving, it actually is an investment - and not just...
Politically Incorrect Teenager Driver Tips
What type of car is a good choice for a teenaged driver?
I get asked this a lot. Everyone's got an opinion. Here's mine:
* Avoid giving your teen an underpowered car.
This may...
Another Measure of How We’ve Been Gypped (and Fooled)
Before I write a new car review, I like to do some background research - which helps provide context and hopefully makes the published review informative. Well, I found some interesting...
Cars, Cops, Traffic Stops – and CHPs
Trigger-happy, over-aggressive cops are - unfortunately - a reality. Which is why it's probably a good idea to get your concealed handgun permit (CHP) if you carry a gun with you...
“No Scheduled Maintenance Needed!” . . and Other Vile Lies
One way that car companies attract business is by advertising that their vehicles are low-maintenace and - sometimes - no maintenance. This sounds too good to be true and - as...
The Cheap Drive
I wrote the other day about stepping off the debt escalator. About the freedom that comes with not having to make payments. Car payments in particular. For every dollar you pay,...