What to Look for in a Drive it Forever Car
Some people like to clip coupons - I like to shave my car ownership costs to the bone. Note that I didn't say car buying costs. Because that's only half the...
Reader Question: Aftermarket Alternatives?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I've got a cracked (plastic) headlight that won't pass state safety inspection in my state. The dealer wants an obnoxious sum...
A Good Time to Buy a Classic Car?
People who've longed to buy a classic car may be thinking now is a great time to go shopping for one.
Maybe.
But classic cars are not like new cars or even used...
The Used Car Checklist
It's always a good idea to have a used car you're thinking about buying checked out by a mechanic before you buy it. But you don't have to be a mechanic...
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...
Reader Question: Replacing Both Tires?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Dave asks: I popped a curb last week and it tore my driver's side rear tire on the sidewall. Went to a tire...
New Cars Aren’t Expensive . . .
New cars are actually very affordable - assuming you don’t buy an expensive one. The problem is that many people don’t buy the affordable ones - the ones you can buy,...
Reader Question: Car Buying Services?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Matthew asks: I'm interested in your take on car buying services.
Here's my situation: I'm looking to buy a used car for myself. No...
RWD, FWD, AWD or 4WD?
What's the best set-up for winter-weather driving? Or just driving, generally?
Is it rear-wheel-drive? Front-wheel-drive? All-wheel-drive? Or four-wheel-drive?
Here are some of the the pros and cons of each:
* Four-wheel-drive (4WD) -
This system...
Reader Question: Keep Jeep?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Joe asks: My question regards a 2003 Jeep grand Cherokee. I bought it used a few years ago with 122,000 miles on it....