Fixing vs. Buying
One of the reasons - probably the main reason - people buy a new car is because their old car has gotten to the point that it is costing them too...
Small vs. Big: Some Pros . . . and Cons
If you're trying to decide whether to buy a bigger - or smaller - car, you might want to consider some of the following pros and cons:
* Small cars usually...
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 aren’t.
See that part above about “simple.”
Many places...
Conspiracy . . . or Merely Convenient?
Many new cars are optimized for ethanol - "flex-fuel" compatible is how it's usually described. The problem, of course, is that a majority of cars in service are not optimized for...
SkyDiving Without a Parachute
Given how expensive traffic tickets are, it’s amazing so many people won’t buy a good radar detector. Unlike the car you’re driving, it actually is an investment - and not just...
Politically Incorrect Teenager Driver Tips
What type of car is a good choice for a teenaged driver?
I get asked this a lot. Everyone's got an opinion. Here's mine:
* Avoid giving your teen an underpowered car.
This may...
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...
Another Measure of How We’ve Been Gypped (and Fooled)
Before I write a new car review, I like to do some background research - which helps provide context and hopefully makes the published review informative. Well, I found some interesting...
The Cheap Drive
I wrote the other day about stepping off the debt escalator. About the freedom that comes with not having to make payments. Car payments in particular. For every dollar you pay,...
“No Scheduled Maintenance Needed!” . . and Other Vile Lies
One way that car companies attract business is by advertising that their vehicles are low-maintenace and - sometimes - no maintenance. This sounds too good to be true and - as...