Reader Question: Changing Wheels?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I have an Acura MDX with 18 inch wheels and the ride is firmer than I'd like. I have been told...
People Aren’t Buying . . . Here’s Why
New car sales are down - again - for the seventh month in a row. Which means they've been slipping all year long so far. The last time it was this...
Don’t Buy New
Whatever you do, don't buy new. It no longer makes sense - and can be very bad for your wallet. I advise this as an automotive journalist, a guy who writes...
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...
Reader Question: Chains and 4x4s?
Here's the latest reader question,along with my reply!
Dan asks: What is your opinion on getting tire chains for a 4x4? I know it's probably overkill most places and I haven't been...
Reader Question: Transit vs. Transit?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Karl asks: I have had a 1999 Suburban for the past 10 years and the engine just went out on me at 290K...
Know Your Tire
The invention of the wheel was a pretty big deal - rolling stuff being a lot easier than carrying (or pushing or dragging) it.
The invention of tires was the next great...
Last Minute Car-Guy Christmas Gifts
Got a gearhead on your Christmas list - but you're not a gearhead and so have no idea what to get? Here are some last-minute suggestions for items to put under...
Some New Car Things to Know
The Uncle-ized car (which is all new cars) has some “features” you may want to consider carefully before you buy in. Features that could hit you with cost - and hassles...
Making Your Car (and Bike) Ethanol-Safe
I wrote recently about the damage done to older (carburetor-fed) vehicles by the alcohol-dosed "gas" that's pretty much replaced the real deal.
See here.
Alcohol, in addition to impairing your judgment and dulling...