Road Trip … Or Moon Shot?
You don't have to be a cranky old fart to find yourself increasingly at odds with the multiplexed interfaces, mouse inputs and menus, touch screen displays and tyrannical computer "aids" that...
Reader Question: 90,000 Mile Service – or a New Car?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Sandy asks:I own a 2008 Honda Pilot, bought new, zero problems and no problems lurking that I am aware of. Called dealer and...
A New Car? Or Maybe a Used Car?
Here are some good - and some not-so-good - reasons to buy a new car.
Or a used car:
* Higher interest rates on used car loans - and shorter loan periods ....
Reader Question: Car Buying Services?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Matthew asks: I'm interested in your take on car buying services.
Here's my situation: I'm looking to buy a used car for myself. No...
Oil Change Intervals Changing: What You Should Know
It may not be necessary to change your vehicle's oil and filter as often as you once did. Recommended service intervals have been increasing over the past few years from as...
Don’t Ever Do This….
Owner's manuals are like "Moby Dick" - we might have a copy someplace, but few of us ever made it through the whole thing. For those who didn't, here's a short...
The Return of the Triple
You may have noticed the general downsizing trend that's going on under the hood. V-8s gave way to sixxes - and sixxes, to fours.
Now, it's down to three.
For the first time...
Little Things You Can Do to Make Your Car Look New
In the past, it was usually the paint that was the problem.
New car finishes tended to fade fast unless fairly frequently waxed and polished. The clear-coat finishes in use today seem...
Reader Question: Dealer Damaged Vehicle?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Yuriy asks: Back in 2018 I bought a brand new Toyota 4Runner TRD-OFF road, it's an older proven design and that's exactly what...
Reader Question: Running Without Air Cleaner Lid?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Stuart asks: Back in the day, I used to flip the air cleaner to get a performance boost. Your thoughts on doing this...