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How to Change a Flat Tire
Posted Thursday, Nov 29, 2018
One thing you don’t want to have to learn on the side of the road is how to change a flat tire, so it’s best to learn the steps, and even practice, before you’re faced with a flat. If you’ve never changed a tire before, it may seem daunting, but it really is not that […]
How to Check Your Car’s Oil Level
Posted Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018
As I stated in a post on tire pressure, often, we jump into our vehicles and motor off without thinking about checking anything on our cars beforehand. It is important to know how to check your car’s oil level. To be sure, cars have a warning light to signal low oil pressure, but do you […]
How to Check Tire Pressure and Inflate Accordingly
Posted Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018
Often, we jump into our vehicles and motor off without thinking about checking anything on our cars beforehand. One that’s important to know is how to check tire pressure. You may feel that this is a moot point if your auto is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), but those systems malfunction occasionally. […]
Hybrids Worth Their Extra Cost?
Posted Monday, Nov 26, 2018
Currently, gas prices have dropped down again, but whether they are high or low, having to spend less for gasoline is always alluring. So, when you see a hybrid advertising an estimated 49 mpg’s in the city, you begin to wonder if you should consider buying one. But, you may be asking yourself, “Are hybrids […]
Most Bang for Your Buck for $10,000 or Less
Posted Friday, Nov 23, 2018
We’ve all seen the lists with titles containing “Most Bang for Your Buck” that compare cars’ costs to their respective performance. However, most of these lists deal with the new vehicles for each model year. While it is true that car performance in general is at an all-time high, new cars, whether performance oriented or […]
What Do Those Numbers on Motor Oil Cans Mean?
Posted Thursday, Nov 22, 2018
So, you’re at the auto parts store to buy motor oil for your car, and you’re wondering what oil you should choose. But, what in the world? What do those numbers on motor oil cans mean? 10W-30, SAE 30, or 5W-30? Luckily, the employees there can look in their databases to see what oil weight, […]
Most Reliable Used Cars You Should Consider
Posted Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018
I just spent several hours scouring the internet researching the most reliable used cars, and, unsurprisingly, the lists were surprisingly similar, even when looking at different model year ranges. Since there was some variation among the lists as they regard specific models but little variation among manufacturers, I’m going to structure my list by manufacturer […]
How to Jump Start a Car the Proper and Safe Way
Posted Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018
So, you climbed into your vehicle and turned the key, but it didn’t start. Now what? Commonly, this condition is caused by a dead battery, but how do you know if that is the problem? First, notice if the dome light illuminates when you enter the vehicle- if it does but appears dim, you have […]
Understanding Tire Numbers and Letters
Posted Monday, Nov 19, 2018
Have you ever wondered what all of the letters and numbers on the side of your vehicle’s tires mean? If you’re like most of us, you simply drive to a tire store and choose from the tire options the salesman shows you on his computer monitor without considering tire numbers and letters. However, having a […]
Buying A Used Car- Part 8: Deal Closing
Posted Friday, Nov 16, 2018
Well, you’ve test driven the vehicle, and you’re sure it’s the one that will work best for you. It’s now time for negotiating and deal closing. If you’re buying from an individual, the process will be different than if you’re buying from a dealership, so we’ll look at those two processes separately. If you’re buying […]