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Should You Use High-Mileage Oil in Your Car?
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Stroll down the oil aisle of a typical auto-parts store and you’ll be confronted with a literal wall of lubricant.
Top 10 Expert Detailing Tips on Keeping Your Car Looking New
Want to keep your vehicle shining like the day it was built? If not, what’s wrong with you?
8 Tips for Getting a Car Ready for the Spring
Another dreary — but mostly mild — winter is almost behind us, which means it’s the perfect time to get your prized ride back into shape for spring.
5 Tips For Being Less of a Jerk While Driving this Holiday (and Always)
The good news is that bad behavior makes for a great new year’s resolution and doesn’t involve any time at the gym.
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8 Tips for Properly Storing a Car for the Winter
Here are eight helpful tips to get your car ready for its winter hibernation.
8 Ways to Revive Your Car After Winter
Is your car ready for the warmer months ahead?
How to Change a Flat Tire
No matter how carefully you drive, you’ll have to deal with the hassle of a flat tire sooner or later. Here’s how to properly change one.
The Only Two Surefire Ways to Get Arrested While Driving
People do amazingly stupid things while behind the wheel, from eating dinner to reading the morning news, and putting on makeup to engaging in certain x-rated adult activities. If you can think of it, someone’s probably done it while driving.
What Really Goes On at Dealerships Part II
Whether they deserve it or not, dealerships often have less-than-favorable reputations.
Must-Have Car Features for Expectant Parents
There may be no greater joy in life than knowing a newborn is on the way.
Do You Have to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
To quickly answer the inquiry posed in this article’s title, NO! Modern vehicles do not need to have their crankcase lubricant exchanged every 3,000 miles. However, there are caveats and you need to be aware of them. We’ll explore these in greater detail after the jump so go ahead and click the link. We’ll wait…
What Really Goes on at Car Dealerships
You probably loathe car salespeople. Most of us do and in many instances they probably deserve their sullied reputation.
Tips From a Salesman on How to Buy a Car
Buying or leasing a new vehicle can be terribly stressful. This is understandable because cars and trucks are often the most expensive things people purchase after their homes.
What Does a VIN Do?
Cars and trucks manufactured today receive a vehicle identification number (VIN). These complex alpha-numeric identifiers may seem completely random but in fact they contain a treasure trove of information.
Can I Repair a Popped Tire?
Few drivers appreciate the importance of tires until they’re stranded on the side of the road with a flat. The truth is every mile we drive depends on these rubber donuts. In spite of their importance tires are surprisingly vulnerable; even a tiny puncture can keep you from going anywhere.
Should I Buy a Car with Cash?
The car-buying process is a frustrating chore; it’s stressful, takes hours of precious time and once you finally seal the deal you’re never certain if you got screwed like a box of Phillips-head fasteners. But before you sign your life away, is it better to finance a vehicular purchase or pay cash? Not surprisingly the…
How to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
After one of the harshest winters in memory, America’s northern extremities are finally starting to thaw out. Along with chirping birds and sunshine, spring has brought warmer temperatures. But just because nice weather has arrived doesn’t mean you should ignore vehicle maintenance.
Do You Need to Get Your Tires Balanced?
Balancing your tires is necessary for a smooth drive and to maintain the life span of your wheels and suspension.
How to Avoid Purchasing a Flood-Damaged Vehicle
Buying a used vehicle is always risky. Even if it’s certified, inspected and under warranty there’s no telling how the previous owner (or owners) treated it. In addition to lackadaisical maintenance water damage is a major issue to be concerned with as well.
Do You Need an International Driver’s Permit?
The need for an international driver’s permit made headlines recently when 18 automotive journalists and six $100,000 Mercedes E63 AMGs were detained by Spanish officials for failing to have the required documents.
What to do if You Are Involved in an Accident
Your car is at a standstill, your heart is racing, if you’ve just been in an accident, chances are you’re a little shook up. Take a deep breath. There are a few things to go over when you get into an accident, especially if another driver is involved.
How to Get Your Car Stolen: Infographic
Car theft season is here, as we learned earlier this month. Looking for a quick laugh this morning? Take a look at this infographic describing the best ways to get your car stolen.
EPA vs CAFE: The Two Sides of Fuel Economy Numbers
Fuel economy numbers are more important now than ever before, as gas prices continue to rise in North America. Recently Dodge came under criticism for announcing its upcoming Dart compact will get 40 mpg combined. An impressively high number, even a class-leading car like the Hyundai Elantra, which gets 40 mpg highway, only achieves…
How to Buy a Used Car
Taking your time and researching can reap big rewards when it comes to purchasing pre-owned vehicles. To some, the very notion of purchasing a used car can send them running for the hills, but as with anything else, provided you do your homework, the vehicle you choose can save you thousands of dollars over that…
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