Advice/Questions/Tips [Archive] - Eric Peters Automobiles

Save money - Say no to new!
Worst dealer experience?
Lemon laws - and "catches"
Avoid a Katrina Clunker
Avoiding mechanical rip-offs
An ounce of prevention...
Warranties: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Put something other than a tiger in your tank....
Why new cars cost so much - and why they're worth every penny
Crossing over
Six Rules of Savvy Car Shopping
Long Term storage
Saturn Aura - Always the Same as GM
Invoice vs. Invoice
Is your car trying to tell you something?
Used car buying pros and cons
California Used Car Buyer Bill Of Rights
Do you speak Used?
Winter survival tips
How to choose a body shop
Buying new tires -- with time on your hands
"clean diesel" tips
Best mileage new vehicles by class
NHTSA recall/defect info
Trade it - or sell it? (Or drive it into the pond?)
2007 IIHS crash test data/ratings
Donate a car to charity to be nice - not for the tax deduction
Year-end deals to be aware of
Escalating Maintenace Costs
How to pick a first car for your teen driver
How to handle minor car problems yourself --
The un-American way to save money on your next new car
Early 2007 rebates/incentives
Deals on wheels (Feb.-April 2007)
The Cheapskates Guide to Car-Buying
Top 10 Must Have Car Gadgets
Always read the fine print
Six Features Every New Car Ought to Have - But Most Don't
Be careful at the car wash
Something other than a tiger in your tank?
Know what your "Check Engine" light means
The real reason a lot of people are broke
Commando Car buying Tips
Deals on wheels - March/early April 2007
Car for my mom?
"Miracle" gas savers/gadgets?
Automotive fountain of youth?
Latest rebate/incentive offers - late March/early April
April-May deals/rebates - highlights
Why don't today's economy cars get 50 mpg?
Put together a personal tool kit for your car
Please Help Me Choose:
Oil change intervals changing?
Stay safe on the road
The Ten Commandments of New Car Shopping
Selling your used car....
Factory GPS - today's 8-track tape player?
Lexus
Should You Buy That Extended Warranty?
Local dealer runs anti-mascot ads
Ten Things To Know About Tires
Quick hybrid Q&A
The 4-square sales approach
What can you do to make the car you currently have a bit more comfortable?
Top tailgating cars?
Cars can be overloaded, even before you add luggage
New cars vs. old cars: pros - and cons
Harbor Freight fuses
Analog telematics systems to die
12 great gearhead gift ideas - Christmas 2007
NATIONAL TEEN SAFE DRIVER WEEK 2007
What to look for (and maybe avoid) in your next new car
Which is easier to service - an old car or a new car?
Toyota Kicks Off Fall Gas Fill Up Promotion
Audi
Consumers Invited To Test Drive New Chevy Malibu and other '08 GM Vehicles
Skip Barber safe driving course for teens
Volvo offers new integrated, two-stage booster seat for kids
Massive Nissan recall announced; Altima & Sentra affected...
Toyota announces safety recall affecting '06 Lexus GS and IS Series
Garmin offers OEM-style nav systems for new Volvos
Huge Ford recall; 1.1 million vehicles affected
Seven 2008 Chrysler Vehicles Earn Five Stars In Government Crash Tests
Ford pushing its Sync technology with Chris Brown
Mercedes to offer "drowsy driver" warning system beginning in 2009
Ford showcases new consumer electronics technologies at CES
Two GM Engines make Ward's North American "Ten Best Engines" list
Simulated "test loop" duplicates real-world driving
GM Certified Used Vehicles to List Entire National Inventory on AutoMercado.com
How to buy a used car online
Ford launches child safety seat program
GM recalls 275,936 Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Saturns
Winter survival tips - for you and your car
Audi claims its cars among the safest
You haven't seen vehicle design until you?ve seen it on a ?powerwall.?
Ford researching new models to satisfy market demand
GM Offers Special Rate Incentive Financing on Select Used Vehicles
New in-car communications technology showcased at CES
Sync adds 911 connectivity; "vehicle health" reports
Taking over someone else's lease as a way to get into a new car?
All '08 Lincolns to get HD radio
XM radio debuts NavWeather technology at Detroit Auto Show
'08 CTS gets "Top Safety Pick" from IIHS
Tips for teaching teen drivers
Financing and dealer costs
Volvo to offer Collision Avoidance Package on 2008 V70, XC70 and S80
2008 Washington D.C. Auto Show - Clean and Green
GM to list entire inventory of "certified/ pre-owned" vehicles on eBay
Donate a car to charity to be nice - just not for the tax deduction
Chrysler announces new warranty coverage on remanufactured powertrains
Speaking of Toyota's quality problems....
16 Most Efficient new cars
Most over-sold new car features....
BMW 5-series greener than Toyota Prius:
Used car suggestions for older drivers
Are you ready for summer?
Chrysler opening up "Consumer Advisory Board"
Job change may require a new vehicle
XM - or Sirius?
Five things you should never tell a car salesman
Uh-oh. Another Toyota recall....
VW safety recall
Little things you can do to save gas
More saaaaafety technology from Ford: Good idea - or idiot proofing?
Chevy brings out 36 mpg Cobalt XFE
Handling a warranty-related problem... or dispute
The F100 Millionaire - and dealing with life in a world of $4 gas
Toyota announces recall on Highlander, Highlander hybrid for seat belt defect
What to do after an accident?
GM offers discounted driver training for buyers of large vans
What does your car say about your bank account?
When a "good" crash test score really isn't so great
Nitrogen in tires
Six things new cars ought to have but usually don't
Ford's smarter dummy
'09 Subaru Forester earns top crash test scores
Don't do this...
GM implementing program to establish PIN/Immobilizer database for locksmiths
6 things cars don't really need
New cars are safer - but more fragile, too
Toyota claims best overall "fleet" fuel economy
Benz claims major reduction in rear-end collisions due to Distronic technology
Why does car insurance cost so much?
child safety seat boosterism
Mitsubishi Lancer gets high customer satisfaction scores
Benz S-Class and C-Class earn top scores from JD Power & Associates
Surviving the Gas Panic of 2008
GMAC offering new incentive program
Chrysler extends $2.99 gas offer through July 31
Five things to skip - if you want to save gas
Looking for the cheapest gas in your area?
Dealing with a Lemon
Don't you miss the floor-mounted dimmer switch?
VW contemplates the future of the car...
10 gas saving tips
When "4WD" really isn't
Five essential used car buying secrets
Trade in Your Car or SUV for a Toyota Prius?
OnStar to offer "crisis assistance"
Lots of names for the same basic thing
On the bright side (for Ford)....
Ten most expensive cars to insure
GM vehicles that get at least 30 mpg
Online crash test demo
Nissan having problems, too
When to trade
rental car sales
Top 5 things to consider when car shopping
Great deals on gas hogs?
2009 Ford Flex earns 5 Star safety rating
Ford will fit all new vehicles with blind side mirrors
Toyota sweeps JD Power dependability study
Truths and half-truths about fuel saving tips
Falling asleep behind the wheel
DIY Do's and Don'ts
Too many choices to choose from?
GM revives "employee pricing" for new cars to jump start sales
GM will back certified used cars with 12 month/12,000 mile warranties
"SUV" crash test scores that weren't
2009 Ford Escape gets "Top Pick" award from IIHS on safety
Hyundai Accent "Most Dependable" car
Packing heat in your car
Save Gas: Ride Your Mower to Work
3,000 mile oil changes too soon?
Want to save gas? Lose weight!
Used car video "walk-arounds"
Chrysler dropping MSRPs as much as 40 percent on some new vehicles
2009 model year GM vehicles that get at least 30 mpg on the highway
Getting your money's worth...
Holiday gift ideas for the gearhead
Chrysler announces employee pricing/incentives
Great deals on used gas hogs
The other shoe....
More on Ford's "MyKey" awfulness...
Maintenance tips for lightly used vehicles
Ford now in statistical dead heat on quality with Toyota and Honda
Avoid being ripped off
More car features to hate
Why is increasingly commercial-laden satellite radio not free?
Why is increasingly commercial satellite radio not free?
One of the many reasons why GM is in trouble...
Economy car Catch 22
A better option for over-65 drivers?
Dealing with car / RV dealers
Rear drive, front drive or all-wheel-drive?
Dude, Where’s My Car Interior Space?
Gas saving myths and truths
Is now the best time to buy a car?
What might bankruptcy mean for me -and my car?
Classic car piggy bank!
Dealing with the dealership
Bad - and worse - things we do to our cars
4x4 or AWD - and what's the difference?
Your car can last forever - or almost
The latest bells and whistles...
"Old Chrysler" may not honor liability claims
The pros and cons of going broke...
Uninsured drivers on the rise
Is the "cash for clunkers" program itself a clunker?
The Penske Plan and Free Trade Part Deux
Lowest cost fuel in your area...
Car shopping
High mileage new/2010 model cars for senior drivers
Hybrid vehicle maintenance
The first accessory a new car owner should buy
Major backorder on throttle body?????
The fine print...
Do NOT go to this web site
A New Wagon
Buy in December to get the best deal
Gearhead Gift Guide 2009
Five Things Your Car Probably Doesn't Need
Five Ways to Spend Less on Driving
The Car Shopping Checklist
GPS unit
After a wreck...
Advice column
Real World Test Drive Tips
A better way to save gas...
Leasing vs. buying
Trading in...
Selling it yourself...
Teen's first car
Magic Jack
HID lights and infra-red night vision
Car design Q&A
When gas gets old...
The "extra" costs of car ownership
Garage security
The Libertarian promise of satellite radio... vs. the DMV-like reality