Oil Change Pratfalls
Changing a car’s oil is pretty simple - so it’s surprising it gets done wrong so often.
Sometimes, by “professionals” . . . who actually...
Gadget Review: INGEAR Flashlight/Emergency Tool
Occasionally, I get sent products to try out - and let you guys know about. INGEAR just sent me a flashlight/emergency tool to have...
Avoid a Harvey Hooptie
As the waters recede from Houston, thousands of flooded cars will be aired out - and shipped out - to unsuspecting used car lots...
Pumping up a Leaking Tire
Every kid knows what happens when you try pumping up a leaking tire. As soon as you stop pumping air into it, the tire...
Another Way Uncle Costs Us . . . Or Several
The fuel delivery system in a new car costs more than the entire engine used to.
And still does - if you're lucky enough to...
Accidents Happen . . . Are You Ready?
The thing about accidents, of course, is they're unpredictable. They just kind of happen - usually at a time (and in a place) that's...
The Good – and the Bad – About New Cars
Just like our marriages, nothing's perfect about cars - whether they are new cars or old cars. Here are a few things about new...
Comfortably Afford – vs. “Afford”
How much can you afford to spend?
This is the first thing and the most important thing you should think about before you get serious about...
Bad Advice For Your Teenaged Driver
More evidence that the American Automobile Association (AAA) ought to have its license revoked comes in the form of “summer safety tips” offered to...
Parts isn’t Parts . . . Anymore
What good is a car that could last for 20 years without major work if the minor parts you need to keep it running...