What would you say if we told you you can save money by slightly modifying a few driving habits? Ford has done an excellent job of highlighting several habits that can increase your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. We’ve mentioned before in our 5 Ways to Spend Less at the Gas Pump post that removing excess weight and fixtures that increase [...]
Believe it or not, when you take your car someplace to have the oil changed, you’re mostly paying for the convenience of someone else doing it. If you have the basic supplies at home, the only cost is the oil filter and the oil. Plus changing your oil is one of the easiest maintenance tasks [...]
Understandably, most people become more safety conscious after they become parents. Suddenly that muscle car is looking more like a weekend toy, rather than an everyday ride. There is a good reason for your concern, car crashes are the #1 killer of children under the age of 13. Most parents are well aware of the [...]
It seems like drivers today practically live in their cars. With the commute to work, dropping kids of at random activities, and errands to run you might be surprised at how much time we spend in our cars. Did you know that the average American spends over 18 hours in the car a week! With [...]
Many times it is hard to tell you have a headlight out. Naturally, any passing law enforcement will be happy to let you know. Before you experience an unplanned stop, why not complete your due diligence and add checking your lights to your routine maintenance list. It only takes a few minutes to make a [...]
Buying a car is a big investment, probably one of the biggest you’ll make in your lifetime. So it’s not surprising that it requires quite a bit of research to avoid buyer’s remorse on this big ticket item. In fact, we found a great infographic that can guide you to the best time to buy [...]
Sure, this seems like a pretty basic topic, but not everyone knows the right way to wash their car. It doesn’t take an As Shown on TV gizmos or a pressure washer, you can get your car professionally clean and not spend much while doing it. We are going to walk you through the steps [...]
Driving at night can be challenging for the most experienced driver, so it’s not surprising the rate of accidents increases after dark. In fact, just a quarter of driving occurs at night, but more than half the vehicle related deaths happen during this time. Certainly this has a lot to do with popular evening festivities [...]
It may surprise you to hear, but even with the many auto alarms systems available a motor vehicle is stolen every 33 seconds in the United States. That’s according to an infographic released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which also states that 72% of all motor vehicles reported stolen are passenger cars. Yep, [...]
It’s a well-known fact that as cars get older they are more inclines to break down. Over time, parts in your car wear down and eventually break. The more you drive your car, the more wear and tear will occur. With proper maintenance, you can keep your car running well for years. One of the [...]