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Can I Insure a Modified Vehicle?
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Insurance is something everyone needs but no one wants to pay for. Shelling out a big chunk of change every month for an essentially invisible service seems like a gross financial burden until you actually need it.
Why do Car Seats Expire?
This may come as a shock to some drivers, though hopefully NOT ones with kids. Believe it or not children’s car seats actually have expiration dates, though not because they’re made of dairy products or tuna salad.
Why are Diesels More Efficient Than Gasoline Engines?
Diesel. To many American drivers the “D” word is something of a mystery. It’s associated with construction equipment, tractor trailers and hillbillies “rollin’ coal” in their modified pickups, spewing more black smoke than a burning pile of used tires.
How to Drive Through a Roundabout
Roundabout, traffic circle, rotary, gyratory, whatever you call these curving intersections they can be quite confusing to drivers that have never experienced one before. With yield signs, bike lanes and pedestrian crossings there’s a lot going on in a small area and plenty of opportunity to screw things up. But here are a few helpful…
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 You Lease a New Car or Buy a Used One?
If you’re on a budget, these are the two best ways to get into a car, but which choice will you make?
What NOT to do When Being Pulled Over
The other day we shared some insights that could help you when pulled over by the police. Now it’s time to cover a few of the things you absolutely should not do during a traffic stop. Hopefully you take notes; this could save you a lot of trouble during your next brush with the law.
Top 11 Cars With the Best Residual Value
Residual value is one of the most important factors to consider when obtaining a new vehicle, especially if you plan on leasing. How much it’s worth at the end of the contract has a huge impact on how much you’ll be paying each month. Which cars on the market today hold their value best? The…
Which Continuously-Variable Transmissions Are the Best?
Transmissions play a big part in how your car drives, especially when it comes to fuel efficiency. Fuel efficient vehicles tend to use continuously variable transmissions, but they still aren’t universally praised.
How to Finance a Used Car
Used cars, just like new ones can be financed, but the process can be more complicated. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on buying a used car with borrowed money.
Which Bed Liner is the Best?
A pickup truck without a bedliner feels like a foot without a sock or a cell phone without a case. For quite some time, a simple sheet of plywood was the unofficial bed protector of America, but modern day pickup trucks are almost all outfitted with the latest and greatest bedliners made from a variety…
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…
What to Know Before you Tow
Making sure that your trailer is properly prepared can mean the difference between life and death for the family in the minivan behind you.
10 Ways to Lower Your Insurance
It’s not easy but its definitely possible. Here’s how to lower your insurance.
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.
Should I Buy Tires Made in China?
Good press for Chinese manufacturing is hard to come by these days. American consumers have faced numerous issues with products imported from the country. Lead-laced toys, melamine-tainted toothpaste and pet-food recalls are a few incidents that come to mind. But what about tires? Should you trust your life to bargain rubber?
Should You Buy Summer Tires?
If you think you’re going to get the most out of your car by driving it year-round with all-season tires, you’re in for a rude awakening. Summer tires (also called performance tires) provide excellent grip in warm weather and are the ultimate no-compromise choice for warmer weather driving.
Walmart Will Start Selling Car Insurance
Walmart is known for its low prices, questionable labor practices and general ruthlessness. But the retail giant that sells everything from fresh bread to fishing bait is about to enter a new market: car insurance.
What Should I Do If My Car is Recalled?
Recalls sound scary and have the potential to be a serious mess, but here’s what you should to to keep your car on the road safely.
Top 10 Insurance Myths Explored
Does the color of the car you drive raise your insurance rates? Are old cars cheaper to insure? And will your premiums go up after a claim? Each of these questions has an answer and it might not be what you think it is. We’ve compiled a list of the ten most common car insurance…
Top 10 Things To Check On A New Car Sticker
Want to get all the information on a new car without talking to a pushy salesperson? For that exact purpose, there’s the new-car sticker called the Monroney, which is put on every single new car on sale. The little information sheet is so important that omitting it can result in a fine and jail time…
Top 10 Best Cities For Sports Car Owners
According to some basic statistics, it isn’t too hard to determine which cities are the best place to own a sports car. For example, the dream spot would have low fuel costs, because owning something like the Mustang GT will drain your gas-budget in just a few miles. Keeping money in mind, insurance would…
Should You Buy a Car With Rust?
Should you dump that dream car you’ve been searching for over some rust?
When is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
Timing is a huge part of getting a good deal. Here’s how you find the best time to buy.
