New Car Features To Think Twice About
It's the "bells and whistles" that get the headlines - and grab your attention. But they might also grab your wallet once the warranty runs out. A classic example from long...
Government Assistance, Sort Of . . .
The government occasionally does us a service, but always inadvertently. One such being that modern vehicles can go longer in between oil changes, tune-ups, coolant changes and other basic maintenance. This...
“Gas Hogs”?
It's taken as gospel that pre-modern cars, especially those made in America, and particularly those with big V8s, were "gas hogs."
But were they, really?
And are new cars as fuel-efficient as advertised?
The answer...
If Things Are So Swell . . .
A canary may have just keeled over. Not in the coal mine - but in the stock market. Shares of Ford - healthiest of the Big Three automakers - are down...
Make Winter Less Cold
If Al Gore is right, all we’d need to do is collectively rev our SUVs’ engines and the cold of winter would shoo away - or at least dial back a...
The Most Important Thing . . .
Regular maintenance is important. Driving habits are important. But the most important thing - if you want your car to last a long time - is keeping it garaged when you're not...
What Does Your Car’s Warranty Actually “Cover”?
Most new vehicles come with several warranties.
The one most people think of first is the new car "bumper to bumper" (or "basic") warranty. It covers just about everything except routine maintenance items...
Cars, Cops, Traffic Stops – and CHPs
Trigger-happy, over-aggressive cops are - unfortunately - a reality. Which is why it's probably a good idea to get your concealed handgun permit (CHP) if you carry a gun with you...
Reader Question: Changing Wheels?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I have an Acura MDX with 18 inch wheels and the ride is firmer than I'd like. I have been told...
Routine Maintence Often Not Routinely Done
Most people know it's important to get the oil/filter in their vehicle changed at least every once-in-awhile - if they care at all about the longevity (and efficiency) of their vehicle's...