Bic Lighters on Wheels
You buy a disposable lighter, use it until the fluid inside is used up - then you throw it away and buy a new one.
Hence disposable.
Cars are becoming that way.
Hell, they...
High Heels and Four-Wheel-Drive
It's a good idea to skip the high heels if you're going out for a hike.
Similarly, a two-wheel-drive truck is just about the worst possible choice for attempting to make your...
Buy Gold? Buy A Used Car Instead!
Why do people buy gold?
The smart ones do so not primarily because they're looking to make money.
They are looking to not lose money.
That's the sweet spot these days. Just trying to...
First, They Came For The Station Wagons…
First they came for the station wagons… .
Well, what actually happened was they became uncool - and then people stopped buying them. This kind of thing happens regularly in the car...
Car Smells – And Tastes
What can your car tell you just by the way it smells - or tastes?
A lot, actually.
Let's put on our chef hats and see what's cooking...
* Car smells like maple syrup...
Radar Love
A bullet-proof vest does not mean you're bullet-proof. It just means most bullets won't penetrate the vest.
But some will.
Same with radar detectors. You'll be less vulnerable - but you won't be able...
Free (and Easy) Fixes & End Runs
Do you know what to do - well, what to try - if you can't move your car's gear selector lever out of Park?
Well, first, don't panic. And don't try to force...
Car Lingo
How much do you know about cars?
It's not just trivia, either. Knowing some things about cars - or at least, some car lingo - can help you come across as more...
What They’re Not Telling You About New Cars
Did you know that some (and soon, probably many) new cars don't rely entirely on an alternator to generate the electricity needed to run accessories and - critical thing - keep...
Takata Air Bags Bad… Government Air Bags Good!
Probably the most interesting thing about the (can't help myself) exploding Takata air bag scandal is the doublethink it exposes.
On the one hand, we are told - in the literal/parental sense...