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...
The AWD Con… .
Are you thinking about buying an all-wheel-drive car? You might want to think about it a little more.
I can tell you from my test driving that the AWD version of a...
Five Winter Car Essentials
What's the best car for winter driving?
It's one of those questions with no one size-fits-all answer. But I'll tell you what I think makes for a good winter car:
* It's older...
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...