Pretty Flashing Brake Lights!
My pal Dom alerted me to a new annoyance - inevitably touted (and likely, soon to be mandated) as a "safety" measure: Third brake lights that flash or blink instead of...
Thank Uncle For The New (and $40k) COP-Spec Taurus SHO
It's getting harder to pick out cop cars in a crowd - and very soon, it's going to get much harder still.
Also, a lot more expensive for us - ticket-wise...
What’s Worse?
Well-intended people often do bad things to their cars - without realizing it, or understanding what the possible consequences could be. So, which is worse?
* Under or over-inflating tires?
Excessive air...
Anyone Remember. . . ?
Time passes - things change. Here's a quick look at some of those things, for instance:
Once upon a time, you had two car keys - one to unlock the doors,...
The Electric Car Imbroglio is About to Get Even More Expensive…
In just a few months from now, it will be $2,500 easier to "buy" a new electric car. I put "buy" in quotes because in fact, other people will be paying...
The Car (and Bike) “Notebook”
If you're someone who collects old cars (or bikes) you probably spend most of your free time fiddling with them, thinking of ways to make them look (or run) better -...
Appreciating Then – And Now
There's Ford vs. Chevy. Import vs. Domestic. And of course, Old vs. New.
Some people, for some reason, have difficulty accepting the bad - along with the good. That no car...
Dealer Douchebaggery
It really can happen to anyone - even someone who is pretty hip when it comes to cars. Hell, it recently happened to me!
About six weeks ago (the date's importance...
Hyundai Sued by The Illiterate
Hyundai Motors is the target of a lawsuit - possibly, a class action lawsuit - because one of its customers can't read.
Louis Bird of Sacramento, CA bought a 2011 Elantra...
Using Your Senses… To Save Money on Car Problems
You don't have to be a mechanic - or even much of a DIY'er - to save money on car-related expenses. For instance:
* Use your ears -
You can avoid costly...