Reader Question: Avoiding “Assistance”?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Matt asks: I'm 51 and I want to drive my car instead of the other way around. I was interested in an Outback...
Insurance & Extended Warranties
I get asked about extended warranties, which I regard much the same as I regard health insurance. Both are mostly of psychological value only and - often - of negative value,...
Reader Question: Advertising – but Not Selling?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Glenn asks: I am currently seeing TV ads for local dealers in my area. These ads are offering new and attractive lease offers and...
The Coop-in-Process: Installment II
The weather gods were cooperative yesterday, which was the first day for several days we didn't get doused with heavy rain. Which makes pouring concrete a no-go. I had to cover...
Reader Question: Strange Vibrations?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Elizabeth asks: My car has developed a strange vibration that is most obvious when the car is not moving. I can feel it...
Reader Question: Carb Spacers?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I know you're an old school carburetor guy so I figured you'd be the right guy to ask about putting spacers...
Reader Question: Bug Out Ute?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Tim asks: My wife and I are planning to buy a large used SUV that needs to satisfy the following criteria: 1. We...
Government Assistance, Sort Of . . .
The government occasionally does us a service, but always inadvertently. One such being that modern vehicles can go longer in between oil changes, tune-ups, coolant changes and other basic maintenance. This...
Reader Question: Changing Wheels?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I have an Acura MDX with 18 inch wheels and the ride is firmer than I'd like. I have been told...
Reader Question: Radar Detectors Still Worth It?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Kristin asks: Is it still worth getting a radar detector given how many cops use Instant On to peg "speeders"? My understanding is...