Whatever Happened to the Spare Tire?
No, not the one around your middle. The one that used to be in your car's trunk.
Most cars (note: passenger cars, not just big trucks and SUVs) used to come...
On Selling Your Old Car…
There's typically 10-20 percent difference between what a dealer will give you for your old vehicle as a trade-in vs. its retail market value - i.e., what you could probably sell...
What Your Dashboard Isn’t Telling You
Televangelists promise to heeea-uhl you if you put your hand up against the TV - but that (usually) doesn't work with your car. The "check engine" light won't go out no...
Don’t Do’s When Do-it-Yourselfing
These are basic, common-sense things - but sometimes, some of us don't do the proper, safe - or right - thing.
Don't let it be you... .
* Getting rid of worn-out tires...
The No Longer Needed V-8 ….
They say that 40 is the new 30. I dunno about that.
But the modern high-ouptut/high-efficiency V-6 is arguably the new V-8. And you can make a case that the modern four...
Reasons NOT To Finance Your Used Car Purchase
With used cars, should you buy outright - or finance?
The main advantage to buying a used car is (obviously) the lower purchase price. You have let the original purchaser absorb the...
How to Make Your Car Last Forever … Or At Least, For As Long...
There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to get at least 15 years and 200,000 trouble-free miles out of a new car today - putting off the day when you'll...
Try Not To Get All Fired Up . . .
Forget about the American Express card - there are more important things the classic car owner should never leave home without.
A portable fire extinguisher. Do you have one for your antique/special...
Even If You Don’t Change Your Own Oil…
What if you don't do your own oil and filter changes? Is there anything you ought to know about beyond how much will it cost - and how soon can they...
Unintended Acceleration: Not Just Toyota’s Problem
Don't blame Toyota for run-amok Corollas.
The main problem Toyota owners are dealing with - loose or out of adjustment floor mats that jam the gas pedal down - can happen with...