Easy to Do . . . But Easy to Forget to Do
Most people - not just car people - know about air and oil filters - and that both need to be changed every so often.
But how many people even think about...
Reader Question: Mechanically Injected Diesels?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Craig asks: You said in a past post that '90s-era Rams were highly desired trucks and you went on to mention the mechanical...
Reader Question: Maintenance Required?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Krista asks: My '05 Toyota RAV4 has a "maintenance required" light that has come on and won't go out. Does this mean I...
Reader Question: Lowering Crosstrek?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mark asks: Per your great review I purchased a manual 2017 Crosstrek. Love it! Everything you said. It's not a rocket ship but...
What to Do if You Own an “Affected” VW Diesel?
A worried owner of a diesel-powered VW wrote to ask me whether he ought to accept the buy back offer announced last week (read more about that here) or keep the...
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...
So you got a speeding ticket . . .
Most people either just send in the fine - or go to court and make no real attempt to bob and weave their way out of a speeding ticket.
Cattle do the...
Reader Question: Overdrive Switch in ’13 Scion?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Kanhaiya asks: Where is the overdrive switch located in a 2013 Toyota Scion xb?
My reply: There is no switch - per se.
Your Scion's...
Reader Question: AWD Coupling?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Josh asks: Do FWD based AWD have a center differential or a viscous coupling system, because I thought that only RWD based AWDs...
Reader Question: Radar Detectors Still Worth It?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Kristin asks: Is it still worth getting a radar detector given how many cops use Instant On to peg "speeders"? My understanding is...