Garage Security
As the economy tanks, crime is going up. The maggots will be looking for soft targets and your garage - especially if you leave it open - is one of the...
Five Must-Do Summer Checks
Warm weather is here - almost - at last.
Is your car ready?
* Check the tires -
People know about keeping track of tread depth but sometimes forget to examine their vehicle's tires...
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...
Are Car Salesmen Dirtbags?
Car salesmen are dirtbags - right?
They're not well thought of, at any rate. But the truth is they're just salesmen and working the system - which is what it is. And...
Shops That Take You For a Ride….
Perhaps the most stressful thing about taking a car in for service is not the prospect of a big bill - it's the prospect of being taken for a ride.
How can...
Alternatives to the Tiger in Your Tank?
Instead of putting a "tiger in your tank," how about squeezing gas from a cow? Either can power your car; but one is homegrown - and entirely renewable.
Bio-gas is methane produced from...
Sticker Shock is Only the Beginning
Buying a new car can put you one step closer to living in a van down by the river.
New cars cost about $25,000 on average for the typical family sedan -...
Old Bike Oil Change: Step by Step
Owning a vintage bike is great - but there's a catch. Many dealers won't work on a bike that's more than about ten years old (let alone 20 or 30) and...
What’s in Your Toolbox?
A garage full of tools is a beautiful thing, but not everyone has a garage - or the money to spend on a full array of tools.
Or even needs them.
But having...
Logan’s Run … on Four Wheels?
Maybe the biggest single negative about modern cars is this: When they reach a certain tipping point - about 12-15 years after they left the factory - fixing them is either...