When your car thumps, pings, and hisses it's hard to tell if you should take your car to the mechanic or not, so Consumer Reports has identified what noises drivers should turn down the radio for. Read More »
Big Payoff Awaits Savvy Car Owner
Don't you love it when someone says they know barely enough about a car to start it and put it in gear' Or the person who says the car they want to sell you is so dependable, they've had to do nothing to it for over a hundred thousand miles. Read More »
Inspecting Your Vehicle Makes for Safe Holiday Travel
With the holiday weekend and the summer vacation season upon us; there is no better time to "Be Car Care Aware" about your vehicle. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 13,000 Americans are killed between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Read More »
Before Loading the Truck, Protect the Bed
Anyone who owns a truck knows just how painful it is to see those first scratches in the truck bed. Even if they intended their truck to be used for hauling things, the goal is to keep it in great condition for as long as possible. Read More »
Cars Now Live Longer By Resisting Rust
Rust had always been a problem for aging automobiles, particularly for those built in the 1960's and 1970's. Read More »
Coffee and Cars Equal Bacteria and Mold
Since more bacteria and mold grow in cars than houses, homeowners are not the only ones starting their spring cleaning. Environmental scientists say cars are greater breeding grounds since they contain smaller volumes of air. Read More »
That High Mileage Car May Not be That Bad a Deal
You pass over the first ad and call on the second. Could you be making a mistake? Read More »
These Days, an Honest Mechanic is Hard to Find
I hung up the phone and sat in stunned silence. I had just found out I'd lost something I truly treasured -- the only mechanic I absolutely trusted. Read More »
Car Care Month Vehicle Maintenance Tips
April is Car Care Month and, by following these ten simple tips, you can help save significant time and money by spending less time at the gas pump and repair shop. Read More »
Prevent the Pain of Car Repair
A visit to a repair shop can be more painful and costly than a root canal. Read More »