Affordable, Again . . . If You Can Afford Them
Now is a good time to buy a used car - or soon will be, again. A house, too. Both for the same reason: Rising interest rates are making it more...
What to “Invest” in . . .
If you invest in something, the expectation is you'll get a return - as in of money. Cars (and trucks) typically cost you money; i.e., they depreciate. For that reason, to...
Making it Last . . . So as to not Have to Spend
A great way to save money is to not spend it - contrary to the usual advertising mantra. And a great way to not have to spend money is by doing...
How Long is a “Lifetime”?
How long does "lifetime" transmission fluid last? As long as the life of your transmission. It's just likely to be a shorter life, if you never change the fluid.
If that seems...
A Measure of the Obsolescing
Once upon a time, the car industry was accused of planning obsolescence - i.e., designing cars to be replaced, ideally as soon (and as often) as possible. The accusation was true,...
Gas Mileage Myopia?
Gas mileage is a consideration, often important when the price of gas doubles as a result of political considerations - such as the current attempt to make driving a non-electric car...
Blue Haze
All car engines burn oil.
That being the correct term, rather than "use" - which isn't.
It’s an inevitability arising from the fact that they are designed to. Lubrication being necessary to keep...
“Good Ideas” . . . and Maybe Not So Much
It would be idiotic to argue that the dual reservoir master cylinder is a bad idea; that it was better to have a simpler, single reservoir master cylinder - as most...
The “Free” 32 Point Inspection
One of the oldest tricks used to sell people things is to offer them something for "free." And one of the best examples of this bait-and-switch is the "free" 32 Point...
What to Know About Going Old . . . Before You Do!
Really old cars are becoming popular again - not so much because they are collectible but rather because they are practical.
Some are capable of exceeding the highest-mileage figures posted by any...