Some Good News
Thanksgiving's not far off, so I thought it would be a good time to take stock of some of the good things going on...
Your Car Passed… But That Doesn’t Necessarily Mean it’s Safe to Drive
I've got a friend who owns a car repair shop. He's an officially authorized state safety inspector. The guy who goes over your vehicle...
Winter Driving Survival Tips
Yeah, it's almost that time of year again. In a matter of weeks, it's gonna be cold. And a few more weeks after that,...
What to Look for in a Drive it Forever Car
Some people like to clip coupons - I like to shave my car ownership costs to the bone. Note that I didn't say car...
Live Long and Prosper….
If you want your car to last as long as possible - and cost you as little as possible along the way - the...
Sgt. Schultz says…
Say nothing... nothing!
To cops, ever.
Anything you say can and will be held against you. Remember that?
You ought to.
Even if you haven't been formally arrested...
The “Hurricane Special”
Over the next few months, there will be a large number of flood-damaged cars coming onto the used car market. They'll be thoroughly cleaned...
The Pushbutton Devil
As bad as the government is about making new cars cost a fortune by issuing regulatory fatwas (such as "fleet average" fuel economy requirements)...
Time to Chuck it?
There comes a time when it's time to cut your losses. When it no longer makes economic sense to pay for new repairs to...
Some More DIY Don’t Do’s… Learned the Hard Way
Maybe you are thinking about doing some of the upkeep your car needs yourself. It's a great way to save some money - and...