Goodbye, V-8s. Maybe This Time, For Good
V-8s are on the way out - again.
The first mass extinction occurred circa late 1970s/early '80s - as a result of the first round of the government fuel economy edicts...
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...
The Virtues of the Pick-Your-Part
One of the biggest expenses that comes along for the ride when you own a car is replacing pieces of the car - especially small stuff like outside mirrors, grilles, headlight...
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...
Fixing Modern Cars
Probably the single biggest impediment to doing DIY work on a late-model car is the space issue - getting at the engine, being able to reach the part that needs attention....
Flat Tire Reboot
Getting a flat tire is less commonplace than it used to be - mainly because tires are built better today than they used to be. But flats still happen - because...
Don’t Depend on Just Gas…
Having a generator for back-up power is great - unless you don't have the fuel to run the generator. The irony of the portable back-up generator - most of them, at...
Shop Like a Car Reviewer
I test drive a new car every week - and have developed a checklist I use to help me do the subsequent write-up. This checklist might help you buy the right...
It May Be More Than Just a Fender Bender
If someone bumps your car from behind, be advised - it might be more than just a fender bender. It could be the prelude to something much worse.
Apparently, there has been...
Some Random “Car Stuff”
You probably know all about checking the air pressure of your car's tires to make sure it's up to spec - columns like that are as inescapable as "news" stories about...