Easy Fixes First
The other day, I decided to go for a ride on one of my motorcycles - my old, reliable, never-let-me-down '83 Honda GL650 Silverwing.
It let me down.
Keyed the ignition to "run."...
How Technology Killed Toyota
Toyota's troubles with run-amok cars is apparently related somehow to the drive-by-wire throttle control used in models like the Prius hybrid.
With drive-by-wire, there is no physical connection between the gas pedal...
What to do About the Ducks?
This is part three of the saga about the chickens - and ducks - I got a few weeks ago just in case there aren’t any eggs and such to get...
Signs That Car You’re Looking At Might Be a POS
No one wants to step into automotive doggie doo-do. It's much harder to get rid of a crappy car than it is to wipe crap off your shoe, after all.
More expensive,...
Reader Question: Coolant Control Valve Technology?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Big Grey asks: What do you think about replacing the old thermostat device in engines with the new Coolant Control Valve technology? I...
Some Car Q &A
Lots of questions come up when the subject turns to cars. Here are a few that come up often - along with some answers that may help:
* Is it a...
What VW Could Have Done
If you've read my review of the just-launched (and butched-up) 2012 VWBeetle, you'll know how disappointed I was. It's not a bad car in the sense that it's well-built, not-ugly and...
Traffic Stop Cautions… For Women
Traffic stops are more stressful for women than for men - especially at night and especially when the stop takes place on some not-well-traveled road... and it's just you and the...
Let’s Look at Leasing
Leasing a vehicle is a lot like renting an apartment. You pay a monthly fee to use it - but you don't own it and aren't making payments toward ownership. You...
Reader Question: Ultralight-Weight Oil and Uncle?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Larry asks: Here is another piece of lunacy, under the religion of the EPA's CAFE holy grail. I recently bought a 2018 Tundra...